15 X 7 wheels vs. 15 X 6.5 wheel.... would the extra 1/2 inch slow me down?
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15 X 7 wheels vs. 15 X 6.5 wheel.... would the extra 1/2 inch slow me down?
I'm wondering, if going from a 15 X 6.5 wheel to a 15 X7 wheel, would that extra half inch slow me down? I know it would offer me slightly better grip due to contact area though, any insight would be appreciated.
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Re: 15 X 7 wheels vs. 15 X 6.5 wheel.... would the extra 1/2 inch slow me down? (TODA RACING)
I'm wondering, if going from a 15 X 6.5 wheel to a 15 X7 wheel, would that extra half inch slow me down? I know it would offer me slightly better grip due to contact area though, any insight would be appreciated.
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Re: 15 X 7 wheels vs. 15 X 6.5 wheel.... would the extra 1/2 inch slow me down? (fuzznuts)
it will weigh more, and i dont see the point of adding the width on the rim so long as the tire width is 205...
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Re: 15 X 7 wheels vs. 15 X 6.5 wheel.... would the extra 1/2 inch slow me down? (hooptie157)
hey what kind of car is that in the picture is that a Audi TT or a cougar???
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Re: 15 X 7 wheels vs. 15 X 6.5 wheel.... would the extra 1/2 inch slow me down? (rodney)
I'd go wider, whatever you add in weight will be more than made up for with traction, especially with acceleration/handling. That's just me though.
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Re: 15 X 7 wheels vs. 15 X 6.5 wheel.... would the extra 1/2 inch slow me down? (hooptie157)
That is either not a VW GTI or it has the wildest body kit ever made. Come on now guys how many of you don't wish you had that extra 1/2 an inch! Oh wait we're talking about tires, never mind!
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Re: 15 X 7 wheels vs. 15 X 6.5 wheel.... would the extra 1/2 inch slow me down? (TODA RACING)
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Re: 15 X 7 wheels vs. 15 X 6.5 wheel.... would the extra 1/2 inch slow me down? (Project X)
Get 7" wide wheels. For crisp handling, you'll want the extra half inch.
Always buy the widest wheel you can. That bulge may look cool, but it does nothing for handling.
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Always buy the widest wheel you can. That bulge may look cool, but it does nothing for handling.
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Re: 15 X 7 wheels vs. 15 X 6.5 wheel.... would the extra 1/2 inch slow me down? (hooptie157)
hey uuhhh, am I the only one that doesn't think thats a GTI??????
hey, uuhhh, you know what kind of car this is?
how about this one?
i left his plate on there so maybe you can track him down and ask him what kind of car it is. kids....
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Re: 15 X 7 wheels vs. 15 X 6.5 wheel.... would the extra 1/2 inch slow me down? (hooptie157)
Thanks for all the responses guys, I may consider selling my 15" Volks TE37's
in the future.
in the future.
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