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| retrotech |
 Oct 2 2005, 11:40 PM
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retrotech  Group: Members Posts: 470 Joined: 2-November 03 From: Mosier, Oregon Member No.: 1,302  |
Any opinions, or experience with 18" wheels on street/track 914? Trailing arms reinforced, but thats all.
I am running 17's now. If the Boxster needed changes to run 18's, can a 914 dare? I want to. |
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| groot |
Oct 3 2005, 12:36 PM
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Dis member Group: Members Posts: 896 Joined: 17-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,444 |
I will conceded that increased braking loads will transmit higher forces with a higher grip tire, but otherwise I don't think the a-arm cares what size wheel you have because it pivots on either end.....
From a OEM perspective, we vehicle engineering types usually want smaller wheels (that fit around adequate brakes) on regular passenger cars, but marketing and styling always want larger wheels. Smaller wheels are generally lighter (when built to OEM standards) and deliver a better ride and produce much lower loading conditions which allow the car's suspension and body to last much better. |
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