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      10-17-2012, 12:11 PM   #56
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Originally Posted by cstavaru View Post
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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