big or small alloys better?

[BenWall]

Sorry if this is the wrong thread.

If you have a Williams for example, would it be faster with the standard gold rims, or some boy racer 17"?

Just curious. Thanks

 

[Dave]

Standard size is best for handling.

 

[rory182]

in theory smaller wheels mean faster acceleration and lower top speed, whereas bigger diameter wheels mean slower acceleratin but lower top speed.

the bigger, the harsher the ride generally. Wouldn't put bigger than 16 on if a car had 15 standard, personally...

 

[Day]

16's for go
17's for show

 

[patty]

day speaketh the trutheth

 

[BenWall]

kk thanks lads, just thought I wud change to 17"s, but i prefer the speed over the looks. I'll stick with me 15"s.

 

[MAXIBOY]

if you use the right profile tyres you don,t alter the radius show the speed wont be affected. though the lower profile will affect ride comfort. depends on other mods also

 

[Andy_J]

http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbibles/tyre_bible.html

scroll down till u get to "tyre size calculator"

 

[mas]

come on mate, 13's all the way

 

[Remedi]

http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbibles/tyre_bible.html

scroll down till u get to "tyre size calculator"

That's a damn good link dude