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BigDaveC
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26 March 2006, 20:28 »
what are the disadvantages of bigger rims/wheels? Do they slow down the car ?
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...joe
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26 March 2006, 22:05 »
not as such... they can affect acceleration and they will affect handling
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BigDaveC
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26 March 2006, 22:15 »
So it's actually best to stick with the lowered 14's then ?!
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27 March 2006, 07:54 »
not so much 'best' darl. it all depends what kinda look you're after!? i like both, so i can't comment on my preference i'm afraid!
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27 March 2006, 09:29 »
nah you can go 17's on a mk3 without much trouble! i meant more like 19's would be worse.... 15's work best on mk2's.
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27 March 2006, 12:57 »
i wouldn't go any bigger than 16''. Like the others say it will destroy the handling of the car, and acceleration will take ages
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28 March 2006, 13:29 »
it can also put extra pressure on ur clutch and in my wexperience,as found out at the weekend, u sum times cant get ur wheel bearing covers on, which would obv mean changin ur wheel bearings more frequently
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