Tire Size Question
Le Mans Master
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From: ABQ NM
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Originally Posted by 99 vett babycar
there is no "advantage" - it's a matter of eye appeal.
Melting Slicks
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From: Newark, DE
St. Jude Donor '06
One of the few good things that can be said of the factory runflats (from a performance perspective) is that they offer excellent turn-in response (because of their stiff sidewalls). Running 18's up front allows you you to go with a lower profile non-runflat which, by virtue of the shorter sidewall, allows you to retain turn-in response without any of the negatives associated with runflats. Even though the 18" wheels weigh more, you typically break even (or even save weight) by going to lighter non-runflats.
Of couse, you could always run 18" runflats up front, but then the only "advantage" is cosmetic and the ability to run bigger brakes.
Of couse, you could always run 18" runflats up front, but then the only "advantage" is cosmetic and the ability to run bigger brakes.
