09-20-2007, 07:11 AM
Not including profile, the criteria to consider are brake clearance and aesthetics.
As was said earlier a lower profile will likely give you a slightly different cornering feel.
As was said earlier a lower profile will likely give you a slightly different cornering feel.
oldeguy,Sep 19 2007, 10:42 AM Wrote:This has bugged me for awhile, and I can't seem to get a straight answer. What difference does wheel and tire diameter make? Why is a 16" tire better than a 15" tire, not including profile.
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