

| Subject: | Re: wheel size recommendation |
| From: | Todd Last |
| Date: | Thu, 6 Sep 2007 23:18:52 +0000 |
Cm'on isn't anyone running 21 or 22" wheels with spinners? What always amuses me are the SUVs with wheel and tire combinations which would last all of about 5 minutes on a decent off-road excursion. Part of the job of the tire sidewall is to absorb impacts - like a pothole. The shorter the sidewall, the less impact absorption - which translates to a harsher ride or potentially damage to the wheel, tire or suspension. The difference may be minimal between a 15" and 16" wheel but the lesson still applies. Pick the wheel/tire combination that is apropriate for the kind of driving you plan to do. My question is how the GoWesty 16" wheels fit. I thought you needed special rear control arms to fit 16" wheels with the proper offset. Todd '88 Westy (Going to 15" wheels if my Michelin XCA tires ever wear out 3+ years and counting)
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