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Any limitations in keeping 16inch wheels?

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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 03:29 AM
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Default Any limitations in keeping 16inch wheels?

I have noticed that just about everyone has upgraded to 17s .What are the performance differences?
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 09:11 AM
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Default Re: Any limitations in keeping 16inch wheels? (montie98)

In addition to better handling you can upgrade to 13 inch rotors.
The cars with 16 inch wheels have small rotors the difference in brakes makes it worth changing them.
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 09:23 AM
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Default Re: Any limitations in keeping 16inch wheels? (montie98)

Hard to find 315 tires in 16"

315's rock even on 9.5 wheels.

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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 10:41 AM
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Default Re: Any limitations in keeping 16inch wheels? (montie98)

I did it so I can do a C5 brake upgrade, and because i hate the 84-87 wheels, theyre ugly.
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 10:46 AM
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Default Re: Any limitations in keeping 16inch wheels? (black bart)

In addition to better handling you can upgrade to 13 inch rotors.
The cars with 16 inch wheels have small rotors the difference in brakes makes it worth changing them.
A must for the performance type of driver.
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