Size = Peerformance?

[XCELMotorsports]

Im talkin bout wheels.... http://images.bimmerforums.com/smilies/1shifty.gif My teacher asked "what are the negatives/positives of running a largr wheel, say from 15-17". Googled but cant find a solid answer. Anyone wanna enlighten me on this subject? Thanks

[frey328is]

one reason it could be better is because you have less sidewall, so when you take a turn there is less rubber to slant

so on my stock 16's when i turn the sidewall is like / /
but when i got my 18's with a stiffer tire and less sidewall its more like l l


slightly better handling?

[teh Phil]

If you're talking about pure function, there's a balance on every car where the handling benefits will not outweigh the extra weight of the wheel itself.

So, no, bigger wheels does not mean better performance.

[The HACK]

Size = Performance?

That's what she said.