Large vs Small Rims
Just a few additions to that:
Up to a certain point- given a fixed wheel width. If you get too far over the reccomended tire width for the rim width, you end up stretching the tire to fit, and you end up with less contact at the sides.
This is not always necessarily true- it is possible to get a larger wheel and have an overall lighter tire/wheel package. You have to keep in mind that the bigger wheel is offset by less sidewall; and then you have to keep in mind the various wheel designs and styles with some wheels being lighter than others.
A lot of tires have a treadwear number on them. Although I don't believe you can compare between brands- this should give you idea within a brand of how long a tire will last.
Up to a certain point- given a fixed wheel width. If you get too far over the reccomended tire width for the rim width, you end up stretching the tire to fit, and you end up with less contact at the sides.
This is not always necessarily true- it is possible to get a larger wheel and have an overall lighter tire/wheel package. You have to keep in mind that the bigger wheel is offset by less sidewall; and then you have to keep in mind the various wheel designs and styles with some wheels being lighter than others.
A lot of tires have a treadwear number on them. Although I don't believe you can compare between brands- this should give you idea within a brand of how long a tire will last.
if you get too wide a tire, it will grip better, but then you get a workout trying to turn the wheel also which can lead to worse traction...
and michelin overall are going to just be softer tires compared to cooper, especially when looking at higher level tires like the CS4 Touring or the Hydroedge
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From: KC,MO
Having talked to afew that have had bigger wheels etc the only real advange you gain by a bigger wheel is in cornering but you give up your ride comfort. If you are going for quarter mile then I would stick with the smaller wheels and get some sticky rubber on them. But that is just my opinion.
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