Interesting read from the Del Sol guys about tires [Archive] - Toyota MR2 Message Board

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I came across this on the del sol forum and figured because it mentions mostly hondas I would put it here. Mods if you feel inclined to move this thread please feel free. There is a common misconception afloat that a taller rim will always provide increased lateral grip, but typically result in a weight penalty that hurts acceleration and deceleration. Well, this is partially true, but it also has to do with the height of the sidewall and its ability to flex enough to hook up with the