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Old Oct 25, 2002 | 12:31 PM
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hello i was wondering if anybody knows exactly how much a change from 17 inch to 18 hinders the performance/handling of the s2000?
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Old Oct 25, 2002 | 12:50 PM
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With bigger wheels you definately have a disadvantage on roads that are not smooth as glass.

As far as comparing performance between 17's and 18's on perfect roads...it comes down to the tires.
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Old Oct 25, 2002 | 04:30 PM
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Also, the weight distribution is further out on 18" (only by 1/2", but still further out).
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Old Oct 26, 2002 | 05:58 AM
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so what do u think? would u not suggest it?
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Old Oct 29, 2002 | 04:35 AM
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so what do u think? would u not suggest it?
I'm getting a set of 19" for SHOW and a set of cheep 17" for GO follow this route and you won't go wrong

Andy
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Old Oct 29, 2002 | 04:52 AM
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WOW!!!! 17 foot to 18 foot wheels. That's impressive!!!!!
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Old Oct 29, 2002 | 04:59 AM
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WOW!!!! 17 foot to 18 foot wheels. That's impressive!!!!!
Yeah I can drive over all the other cars now, but I need a set of ladders to get into my car " " " "(oooop's)
thank's for pointing that out Dario
Andy
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