In a message dated 2/14/2005 6:35:00 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
brushyck@wf.net writes:
Can someone explain (without using the term "looks good") why someone would
want to put 14" or 15" rims on a Tiger. I would think that going to a lower
profile tire would make it ride harder. Am I missing something?
You can go through all the arguments for "plus 1" and "plus 2" sizing, but
at the end of the day, for most Tiger drivers, the choice is being driven by
tire availability in the 13" rim diameter. These days, it seems you can either
buy old tech, economy car tires or DOT R's in the 185 to 205 section width
for 13" rims, without a lot of choice in between.
As far as sidewall dimensions/aspect ratio, one man's rough ride is another
man's stiff sidewall for better control of the friction surface ;-)
Mike Wood
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