10-17-2012, 12:11 PM
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#56
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Second Lieutenant
Drives: W205 C300
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Boca Raton FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cstavaru
This is not true. If you look closely, the BMW Motorsport race cars have 18" Advan RS wheels (or custom BMW style). Also look at Formula 1 cars. Too little sidewall height results in loss of grip. Plus, larger wheels means that the wheel barrel must travel at a higher speed (because it is farther from the wheel center) which increases the force needed to rotate the wheel. Larger wheels = less performance, but better looks.
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