Drag car tires are huge both in the side-wall and in their width.
Xdrive handling, read what I wrote "According to BMW"
Heavier wheels do load the suspension, but also distribute weight to the corners which lowers the overall center of gravity.
Kevin
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Originally Posted by Elk
Actually, no. The statement is only they noted "a slight oddity" in that the tires were not staggered as usually comes from the factory.
Not yet in this thread, but it has been a consistent claim in every thread discussing xDrive v. RWD. It simply is not true. (After writing this, I note it has already begun.) <sigh>
Yes, which is bad for any type of performance, cornering or acceleration. This additional unsprung weight must be hauled around and rotated, both which heavier wheels hinder.
Of course, on both street cars and dedicated drag cars. The wheels are smaller proportionally to the tire diameter so that there is increased sidewall flex. This increases traction. A low aspect ratio and stiff sidewall decreases traction.
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