Rims

[rocco16v at netzero.net (L F)]

Yes, lower profile/sidewalls will give crisper handling.
Larger diameter wheels are heavier, but shorter tires are lighter, so that's a wash.
Yes, the larger wheel(w/shorter tire) will bend easier, etc. ..that's the price you pay.
That, and the fact that >15" tires are a few more dollars for no real benefit, are why I stayed with 15".
So far, I have not regretted the decision.

Larry
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: T. Reed 
  To: Dan 
  Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org 
  Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 9:48 AM
  Subject: Re: Rims


  Somebody want to clue me in about why this is?

  I've never run anything but 14's, but it was my understanding that running
  a lower profile tire will take away some of the "mushy" feel during hard
  cornering (its still there a little bit even with bilsteins + H&Rs), so
  I've been considering larger rims to keep the overall diameter the same.

  Obviously larger rims will have more metal and be heavier... nothing is
  without compromise. They'll probably bend easier, curb easier, and get
  stolen easier, too.. The appearance of the wheels is not really an issue
  for me.. I'm a "go fast" guy, not a "look like my car could go fast if I
  tried to" guy.

  Like I said, I've only been "considering" them. A Quaife is much higher up
  on the list..

  Anyway.. just wanted to hear some reasons why you guys decided you didn't
  like running larger rims?

  Thanks

  -Toby

  On Fri, 20 Feb 2004, Dan wrote:

  > On Thu, Feb 19, 2004 at 09:16:49PM -0800, Kevin Collins wrote:
  > > Chad Eatock wrote:
  > >
  > > >What would the ideal wheel diameter and width be on putting 16" rims
  > > >onto a 16v with H&R sports? Also, what is the bolt pattern size for
  > > >stock 16v's? 4x100? 4x108? 4x114.3? Also, what wheel diameter and
  > > >width would be ideal for 15" rims?
  > >
  > > I'd say avoid the 16's altogether, but others will disagree.
  > >
  > > 15x6.5 or 15x7's are proper in 15".  Bolt pattern is 4x100.
  >
  > Heck, I'd avoid 15's as well.  I'll never again go over 14 on a 'roc.
  >
  > Dan
  >
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