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Have any of you noticed that the wheels on the newer vehicles seem to get bigger every year? How big will they go? Every time I look at a new vehicle with 20 inch wheels I think to myself "how much will it cost to replace those tires in another year?". Are people even thinking about this when they buy a new vehicle? In another decade there won't be any under 18 inches.
I have noticed that too. And yes that means that replacing the tires will cost more too. Most people don't realise that. I hear people at working complaining when they have to replace 18, 19 or 20 inch tires.
Never was a fan of the gigantic wheels. They make the ride less comfortable, make the tires more expensive, and creates more rolling mass to stop (bigger brakes required).
I think they're dangerous. How many people will be riding around on bald 20 inch tires because they can't afford new ones? People can barely afford gas lately.
My cars still use 15" wheels. The low aspect ratio tires do steer more precisely but transmit every bump to the steeering wheel and to the drivers butt. The big rims can be destroyed very easily on the edge of a pothole and are very expensive to replace. Great for race cars but dumb for street daily drivers. Must be ghetto styling gimmic.
Never was a fan of the gigantic wheels. They make the ride less comfortable, make the tires more expensive, and creates more rolling mass to stop (bigger brakes required).
False...
The wheels are most often aluminum - light - and tire may have a sidewall of 4 inches which Won't weigh that of a 15" tire.
Compare that 14-15" steel rim with its tire on it to the weight of the aluminum wheel with the lo profile tire and you understand why lightening usnprung weight makes a difference
The tall rim and low profile tires are a rough ride as the sidewall is reduced to handling rather than ride comfort.
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In another decade there won't be any under 18 inches.
Huge Wheels!!!!!!
