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Re: Wheels that fit the SVX
That's interesting you mention heavy Blacky.
I was about to suggest to Danny that taking rims from another vehicle might be a problem if the vehicle is a 2 plus tonnes behemoth. Or am I mistaking what a QX 45 is? In my experience these large jeep like vehicles tend to have agricultural size wheels that are way too heavy for smaller lighter vehicles. My rule of thumb for changing wheel size is to ensure that the new tyre/wheel combo is the same weight as or if possible lighter than the factory set up. The original spring damper rates are set up to cope with controlling the movement of that weight wheel. If you go up in weight without changing the spring/damper equation, then the new wheels will be too heavy for effective control. Braking and handling will be adversely affected. If you can't ensure the same weight or lighter, then don't change just for the style, you will affect the car's driving ability. Joe ![]()
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