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Re: Is there a performance difference between 16&a (archive)
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Posted by Andi on February 16, 1999 at 02:09:27:

In Reply to: Is there a performance difference between 16&18" ? posted by PoopShoot on February 16, 1999 at 01:58:06:

Improves handling by reducing sidewall (and inherent sidewall flex). Usually slows the car down just a bit in the straight line due to increased rotational inertia of the wheels.

--Andi

: Is there a performance difference between 16&18" wheels? If so...what? does it make the car any faster? Better ride? Handling?
: Thanks



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