15" or 16" Fuchs, Decided......going with the 16" |
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15" or 16" Fuchs, Decided......going with the 16" |
JStroud |
Sep 19 2013, 08:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
I want to get another set of wheels for the white car, the 14" Fuchs are too limited on tire selection, plus too high RPM at freeway speeds, odometers off and so on.
Now the desicion, I've been offered a set of 16 x 7 Fuchs, but through my research if I understand right I would need just the right size tire then still have to pull the back fender a little to make them fit......if thats true, not sure I want to do that. (Narrow body car) Then yesterday I came across a set of 15 x 6 Fuchs, both sets are in very good condition and about the same price. Haven't done much research on 15" wheels, only have my iPhone this week, limited search ability. So what do the experts say, which will fix my issues better, 15" or 16".....and fit my car the best. Thanks Jeff |
gunny |
Sep 19 2013, 08:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 17-October 12 From: Madison Al Member No.: 15,051 Region Association: South East States |
Larger rims of the same style will weigh more = more mass. More rotating mass = more loss of Hp. You will find that most race cars go with smaller rims. If you’re not racing and don’t care about the small loss of Hp then larger rims tend to look better. If your worried about diameter you can get the same diameter tire for 15" or 16"
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