Does size matter???

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Does size matter???

By Ecc0
- Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:38 pm #62945 Ok so I know what wheels I want and yes I know they've been done to death but am going for Rota C8's in Bronze.

My questions is should I stay with 15"s or go for 16"s.

I have a black Coupe which I'm now kinda turning into my track toy so am looking for optimum handling and grip from my wheels and tires.

Also what tires would ppl surgest are best I was looking at the Yoke Paradas as have had the Toyo PX's and found then to slippery in the wet.
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By teal_dx
- Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:38 pm #62956 15" for sure :thumb:
everyone recommends 15" over something larger for our cars and here's why...
A smaller diameter wheel will weigh less and give less rotational mass which will help your acceleration and braking. also less unsprung weight will be good for cornering.

For tires, I have had a great experience with Falken Azenis RT615. They are soft but still great for street driving and not too bad if you get caught in a rain storm. People say to expect about 10,000 miles from a set. Also beware if your car is low, Azenis are wider than most other tires of the same width by about 10mm. So a 205 is really closer to a 215, 195 is closer to a 205 etc...
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By id3379
- Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:37 pm #62987 didn't know that about the corning, thanks teal!
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By teal_dx
- Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:54 pm #62995
id3379 wrote:didn't know that about the corning, thanks teal!


It won't make as big of a difference as good tires & suspension setup but every little bit counts when it comes to unsprung weight.
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By Ecc0
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:17 am #63057
teal_dx wrote:
id3379 wrote:didn't know that about the corning, thanks teal!


It won't make as big of a difference as good tires & suspension setup but every little bit counts when it comes to unsprung weight.


Thats why I have my light weight wheels nuts/lugs ready and waiting :thumb:
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By opocot
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:51 am #63170 15" :thumb:
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