Ride of 16" and 17" wheels
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naturally the 17" have a harsher ride... But the fun just blows you away!
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I went from 17" S-lites with the Dunlop run-flats to the 16" MINI R84 V-spokes with 205/50 R16 Yokohama AVS ES100 tires (from the tire rack).
I can happily report the following:
- the weight dropped from 50 lbs per corner to 37 lbs per corner (52 lbs of unsprung, rotating weight saved)
- accelleration is improved
- no more first gear bog
- less influenced by groved pavement (it doesn't hunt as much)
- improved ride comfort
- better lateral adhesion, and thus higher cornering speeds
I'm carrying my cellphone, my roadside assistance card, a small compressor, and a can of fix-a-flat. I still have the 17" S-lites with the run-flats mounted for doing road trips.
Dave
I can happily report the following:
- the weight dropped from 50 lbs per corner to 37 lbs per corner (52 lbs of unsprung, rotating weight saved)
- accelleration is improved
- no more first gear bog
- less influenced by groved pavement (it doesn't hunt as much)
- improved ride comfort
- better lateral adhesion, and thus higher cornering speeds
I'm carrying my cellphone, my roadside assistance card, a small compressor, and a can of fix-a-flat. I still have the 17" S-lites with the run-flats mounted for doing road trips.
Dave
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