997 GT3 on 20" COR Fossil's
#16
There's no denying that larger wheels necessarily weigh more, limit tire choice, and are a detriment to performance in all cases (other factors being equal). Perhaps that's an acceptable tradeoff for street cars but it's antithetical for a track-focused GT car. Calling it a "race" package doesn't really change the physics.
Last edited by Nugget; 03-15-2010 at 10:58 AM.
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Last edited by GT1; 03-15-2010 at 10:22 PM.
#21
Even if they are lighter, you're adding significant rotational inertia that must be overcome, which will affect acceleration and deceleration, as the moment of inertia (resistance to change) is increased. It also puts more stress on the attachment points and brakes due to increased torque on those parts (by adding 1" in wheel diameter, you're furthering the edge of the wheel, which adds weight at the end of a longer radius than before, hence increased torque on the center).
It's obviously a quality product, but I wouldn't go so far to say it's a performance thing...
-Joe
It's obviously a quality product, but I wouldn't go so far to say it's a performance thing...
-Joe
#27
Thanks
Agreed, to each their own. Everyone has different a different preference and style.
Well, the owner of that car thought differently.
Agreed, to each their own. Everyone has different a different preference and style.
Well, the owner of that car thought differently.
#30
Thanks the wheels on the 599 in our avatar are our Brava's
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