Car And Driver Wheel Size vs. Performance Article

Dr.Awkward · 05-01-2010, 12:19 PM

Hopefully nobody has posted this but I thought this article was a great test of how how wheel size affects performance.
Effects of Upsized Wheels and Tires Tested - Tech Dept. - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver

G Fo12ce · 05-01-2010, 12:27 PM

Thanks for linking the article. Considering most of us have stock 19" wheels I don't think many will go more than +1.

Mize · 05-01-2010, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Awkward

...size affects performance.

lol.

JACKPAC · 05-01-2010, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mize

lol.

Every inch counts!

SoCal 370Z · 05-01-2010, 12:35 PM

Does not consider lighter forged rims, and many other variables, but generally a decent cursory article on the subject.

CBRich · 05-01-2010, 07:45 PM

I heart my 18s.

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Dr.Awkward Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 39 Drives: 09 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	Car And Driver Wheel Size vs. Performance Article Hopefully nobody has posted this but I thought this article was a great test of how how wheel size affects performance. Effects of Upsized Wheels and Tires Tested - Tech Dept. - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver __________________ Dr.Awkard

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G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 53	Thanks for linking the article. Considering most of us have stock 19" wheels I don't think many will go more than +1. __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

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