Pete,
In general, the tire sidewall will be stiffer, which
should help turn-in response, and may also increase
the ultimate grip of the tire. I like to go with the
wider wheels when the rules and fenders allow.
For the street, the effect is the same, but of course
may not be critical in everyday driving. But they
wider wheels could *feel* better (more responsive
tire). Just don't go over the maximum wheel
width recommended by the tire manufacture for
a given tire. That may be 8" for some 225/50-16's.
Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pete Holsberg" <pjh@mccc.edu>
To: <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 7:23 PM
Subject: Hypothetical Question about Wheel Width
> Suppose a person has a set of say 225-50-16 tires mounted
> on a set of 16 x 6.5" wheels.
>
> Then suppose that person mounts them on a set of 16 x 7.0"
> wheels.
>
> What differences in autocross performance will he see? Are
> these differences significant?
>
> Will there be any significant differences in normal
> driving?
>
> Thanks,
> Pete
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