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Old 04-03-2011, 01:03 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by thstone
+1 on reducing weight and unsprung mass to mitigate the loading from a 18" setup.

Key would be to ensure that the 18" tire/wheel combo had the same or less weight, along with same diameter/circumference, as the 17" setup.

If these conditions are met, the suspension should be loaded similarly between the 17" and 18" setups.

I believe the main concern was increased torsion load from the reduced sidewall height & presumably higher performance tires.
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