07-31-2022, 01:07 PM
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Location: SE Michigan
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Originally Posted by Gilles
Yes, I believe this is what it's called 'sprung weight'..?
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Rotational mass and sprung weight are two different things as already noted in another reply, but glad you mentioned it. So much trade-offs with larger wheels and tires for more ‘look’ over function, sacrificing performances in terms of acceleration, deceleration/ braking, handling and ride. Of course you can upsize them when you have overwhelming power to manage, I’m just a minimalist when it comes to my 986, less is more.
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1997 Boxster arctic silver/ red, XNE riveted mahogany/ leather steering wheel & 917-style wood shift knob, Ben’s short shifter, PSE, 996 TB, UDP, stereo/ center console delete, hardtop and speedster humps, daily driver rain or shine or snow!
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08-01-2022, 09:20 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: Sunny Silicon Valley, California
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Originally Posted by Boxstard
Rotational mass and sprung weight are two different things as already noted in another reply, but glad you mentioned it. So much trade-offs with larger wheels and tires for more ‘look’ over function, sacrificing performances in terms of acceleration, deceleration/ braking, handling and ride. Of course you can upsize them when you have overwhelming power to manage, I’m just a minimalist when it comes to my 986, less is more.
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Yes, as Bugs Bunny once said, "I had that backwards, and in reverse..."
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08-01-2022, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by DreamSign
Yes, as Bugs Bunny once said, "I had that backwards, and in reverse..."
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Yeah I’m glad that you arrived a logical solution. Replace your 15 year old front tires and you’ll be all set, probably with a bit more ride comfort with fresh rubber.
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1997 Boxster arctic silver/ red, XNE riveted mahogany/ leather steering wheel & 917-style wood shift knob, Ben’s short shifter, PSE, 996 TB, UDP, stereo/ center console delete, hardtop and speedster humps, daily driver rain or shine or snow!
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08-01-2022, 10:10 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: Sunny Silicon Valley, California
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Originally Posted by Boxstard
Yeah I’m glad that you arrived a logical solution. Replace your 15 year old front tires and you’ll be all set, probably with a bit more ride comfort with fresh rubber.
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Yes, the age of those front tires might have been part of the stiffer feel, I don't know.
New tires going on this week.
Last edited by DreamSign; 08-01-2022 at 10:01 PM.
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