Hmmmmm... Rim Questions
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Hmmmmm... Rim Questions
Here are some questions I really need to know the answers to:
1.) Is it possible to have 20 inch rims on the RX-8?
2.) What is so bad about putting 20s on the RX-8?
3.) You know how the RX-8 car tires are like 225/45/18? what should I be looking for, because I will ovbiously have to get new tires with 20 inch rims.
Thank you very much,
The Doctor
1.) Is it possible to have 20 inch rims on the RX-8?
2.) What is so bad about putting 20s on the RX-8?
3.) You know how the RX-8 car tires are like 225/45/18? what should I be looking for, because I will ovbiously have to get new tires with 20 inch rims.
Thank you very much,
The Doctor
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1) Yes
2) The extra rotational and unsprung weight and extremely low profile tire. The extremely low profile tire significantly increases the chances of damaging those rims on potholes and the like, and more importantly, it decreases the tires ability to conform to the road surface. This (along with the extra weight) ruins the ride quality, and decreases handling, braking, and traction.
---jps
2) The extra rotational and unsprung weight and extremely low profile tire. The extremely low profile tire significantly increases the chances of damaging those rims on potholes and the like, and more importantly, it decreases the tires ability to conform to the road surface. This (along with the extra weight) ruins the ride quality, and decreases handling, braking, and traction.
---jps
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Originally posted by Sputnik
1) Yes
2) The extra rotational and unsprung weight and extremely low profile tire. The extremely low profile tire significantly increases the chances of damaging those rims on potholes and the like, and more importantly, it decreases the tires ability to conform to the road surface. This (along with the extra weight) ruins the ride quality, and decreases handling, braking, and traction.
---jps
1) Yes
2) The extra rotational and unsprung weight and extremely low profile tire. The extremely low profile tire significantly increases the chances of damaging those rims on potholes and the like, and more importantly, it decreases the tires ability to conform to the road surface. This (along with the extra weight) ruins the ride quality, and decreases handling, braking, and traction.
---jps
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