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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)