I know small wheels on a car look dorky; but do they really make a difference in performance or handling (other than ground clearance). Assuming same with and profile, would a 12" rim really be a disadvantage over a 15"?
2007-03-20 14:18:51 · 3 answers · asked by Jallaway 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
To clarify my question -
Not to swap wheels with those larger or smaller than originally specified; but what if the car is designed around small diameter wheels vs. large diameter.
2007-03-20 16:02:57 · update #1
For handling and acceleration you want to have the smallest diameter wheels possible. For braking you want to have the biggest disks possible. Compromise between those two gives you your actual wheel size.
2007-03-20 20:57:29 · answer #1 · answered by Misha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here's a artical on the bolt patterns of rims that is interesting. (I found it on ebay motors guides)
2007-03-21 16:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you like stopping at every gas station, go ahead
really, no. your speedometer would be off, it wouldnt go as fast, but it can really burn rubber. bad idea.
2007-03-20 21:26:35 · answer #3 · answered by oldtimer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋