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Old 08-13-2009, 05:59 PM
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Re: OEM wheels 7" or 8"?? Tire experts needed

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Originally Posted by Trevor View Post
Keep in mind that a narrower tyre on a given rim width, will result in sharper handling, due to a more rigid side wall. I have taken advantage of this, in fitting tyres to my SVX. Forget appearance, you will be in the driving seat.
Unless you go wayyyy too far (think 225/35/20 on a 20x9.5" rim). Then the tires tend to pull their own beads off under extreme cornering.
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