15 or 16s?
10-22-2007, 06:52 PM
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Whats wrong with the treads? I thought the purpose of a forum was to share information- The more information shared the more valuable the forum. maybe im wrong here. If thats the case maybe i should keep my inquiries and car talk to my local group, in person.
Im serious though, whats the problem?
Im serious though, whats the problem?
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10-22-2007, 07:14 PM
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Personally, I like 15's. I like less rotational mass. Of course, that isn't as important to others. Some people like the look of 16's better and don't mind the extra rotational mass.
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10-22-2007, 11:25 PM
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Well, the application would be for 95% street use, and some track days when the time is available. I do prefer the looks of the 16s, but im not sure if something like SSRs 16x7 or so can out perform a set of say, konigs. Id like to find out what the performance gain really is by sticking with the 15s. I understand the whole bit on increased rotational mass. if i understand correctly, the tires weigh a bit more than the rims, so i assume it may be possible to keep a good tire/rim combo (16s) and have an equal performance level to a set of average 15s due to say, the rotational mass being closer to the axle. Has anyone gone from 15s to a good set of 16s or viseversa?
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10-22-2007, 11:30 PM
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I went from stock 14's to Motegi 7 spoke 15's with 225-50's and it slowed me down A LOT! The traction was excellent, but the added weight sucked. My acceleration is better with the stock wheels/tires, although now traction limited, and the steering feel and turnin is a lot quicker and lighter. Im ready to sell the old ones and get some 14's or 15's that are as light as possible, such as Emilo's 6UL's.
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10-22-2007, 11:33 PM
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Im in a similar situation ive got the 14 in BBS set on my 92 black and tan. i believe they are under 10 lbs. despite the great looks of a 15 or 16in set, im not sure ill actually enjoy the grip if im really gonna lose my acceleration as much as im predicting with around 150 hp.
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