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Old 12-08-06, 05:21 PM   #27 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Sandy
Ron, you forgot one thing that is bad about 15" wheels, and that is usually brake fitments. You can get a good sized brake, but you can usually get much larger with the bigger rims. Cooling might also be better as well since more of the rim can be opened. The big deal for me on the 15" is that they look good on a 60's car. Ever see an old muscle car with tires that are too low profile, not such a good thing (not always, but IMHO).

Sandy
That is true, but Fran already solved the brake issue for us - 6 pots upfront and 4 pots in the rear, Wilwoods, so that should be plenty in a < 2000 lb car. Cooling is tight, but I'm facing that on my 13" on the JH and TR8, it is solvable. One has to be neater and tidier with their cooling cans etc.

It'd all be easier with 17s though, but I have to admit I don't like the look that much and for me personally, don't see any improvement in functionality or performance.

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