Does Wheel Size Matter?

If tire height is low, then you have more steering control. Logical to me. What I don't get is this fad with big wheels on small cars, and the new craze to retro-fit them on the older cars.

I get that cast wheels (Aluminum/Magnesium) don't flex like a stamped steel wheel, but at normal road speeds, I don't see a plus.:confused:

On a 4,000 plus wagon with a moderate decent Center Of Gravity, rolling over is a pretty tough thing to do, on a turn.

Are these large diameter wheels and low profile tires just 'eye-candy' on a hefty car, or do they really add more sure-footedness to it?

What am I missing?

 

It's Called P@%is ENVY!!!

 

Yeah, but it comes with a lifetime warranty!

So it adds no real safety value to the vehicle, unless it's some featherweight rice-rocket rollerskate?

 

Only if it works that long!!! Then you need that magic pill.

 

Round, not long! Wheels are round. Roads are long or short. Besides, I always heard that its not the meat, its the motion!

Is the wife watching? (Trouble coming soon!)

 

DUH!!!! TOO LATE...

 

So when are you guys moving? We've got a couple more weeks of winter, but then I'm going like a blue-a$$ed fly to get the car done, and started on my outdoor projects.

I came up with a new project (not car related) that we're gonna add to our product line. That's what I'm doing right now. One retailer is really excited about it, and I think others will be too. I'm filing a patent application next month. But I'll produce a junior version in the meanwhile to pay for the legal costs. Gonna be a great year!

 

We are looking at April. My wife changed her mind about Kansas when she realized how cold it gets there. So LV here we come.

 

Let's see, I cut across to Saskatchewan, down through Montana, and one more state to NV. About 4 days. Not bad. We'll see how it goes, but it would be great to get together. I could brush up on my Southern.

 

Yep it would be great for a G2G. Now can you say Y'all,Yes'm,Okra?

 

I'll practice my Mississippi draawl! You'll have to learn Canuck! We're famous for 'Eh?' Like CanEHdian.

 

Huh?

 

We almost always end our questions with 'Eh?' It's a Canadian trademark of the way we talk.

 

add a day to come my decreped ol arse

 

gebuz cripes....you even dragged me into your threadchasing...

as for the Beeeg Wheels...just a fad my freind!!

althought...there is some science behind "short tire+bigger wheel" theory..
...from a "pro touring" and "road racing" aspect