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"Curb Crud" vs handling considerations?
Tires have specs for section width, rim width, and rim width range.
(Plus lots of other stuff). Looking at a Pirelli PZero Nero 225/45-WR17, it lists a rim width of 7.5" and a rim width range of 7-9". If this wide tire were mounted on a 17x7" wheel, it would seem that the sidewalls would protrude a bit on either side, offering the rim some small level of protection against curb scrubbing. That would seem to be a good thing, but what I need to figure out is if there are any handling / ride considerations for using a 7" rim versus a 9" rim. Any implications for sidewall flexing / rolling resistance / contact patch / "spring" effect on a tire as a car enters a corner? Thanks in advance. -- CL. +-----------------------------------------+ | Charles Lasitter | Mailing / Shipping | | 401/728-1987 | 14 Cooke St | | cl+at+ncdm+dot+com | Pawtucket RI 02860 | +-----------------------------------------+ |
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