>245/45/16 or
> 245/45/17 is the widest recommended for either wheel. So would I be
>better
> off missing out on a half inch of width for the benefits of smaller
> diameter, lower rotational mass, and slightly less cost?
I don't have all your answers, but I had to respond anyway. Isn't a 245/45
the same 245mm wide regardless of wheel diameter? Therefore, I wouldn't
think there should be any question. Lighter, cheaper, and same amount of
rubber on pavement?
Greg Reno
Mazda MX-3 GS V6
#36 ES
----- Original Message -----
From: "William J. Petro" <petronix@optonline.net>
To: <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2000 5:21 PM
Subject: FS Mustang wheel size (2nd try)
> I guess my first post wasn't really specific enough, so I'll try again.
> The 2000 Mustang GT (and 99 also, I believe) comes standard with 16 x 7.5
> wheels. There is a factory, stand alone, option of 17 x 8 wheels
available
> from the factory (which I have). I believe either would be legal for the
> current FS class.
>
> My question is, would I be better off finding a set of the standard 16 x
7.5
> wheels for autox tires (easier to find), or should I look for a set of 17
x
> 8 wheels? I'd assume that if the 16's where 8 inch wide they would be
> better than the 17's at 8 inch wide for autox, all other factors being
> equal. According to both Kumho and BFGoodruch spec sheets a 245/45/16 or
> 245/45/17 is the widest recommended for either wheel. So would I be
better
> off missing out on a half inch of width for the benefits of smaller
> diameter, lower rotational mass, and slightly less cost?
>
> thanks again
> Bill
> NNJR SCCA #88 FS (was GS)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: William J. Petro [mailto:petronix@optonline.net]
> Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2000 7:17 PM
> To: 'autox@autox.team.net'
> Subject: FS Mustang wheel size
>
> I'm looking for wheels to autox my 00 Mustang GT which will be run in FS.
> Anyone have words of wisdom whether I should go with the stock size of 16
x
> 7.5 or 17 x 8. I have the 17 x 8 for the street. I was thinking I might
be
> better off with the 16s for autox, for faster steering response, less
> rotational mass, etc.. I would be loosing out on the half inch width
> though. Anyone also know what size tire is best. I'll most likely be
> running Kumhos.
>
> Thanks in advance for any info.
> Bill P
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