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Big wheels - 20 inch vs 22 inch. Which would you buy?
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Can remember now if it was black or gray. I just remember watching those tyres bouncing along the road and having a laugh to myself. It wouldnt have been any worse with old wooden spoke wheels with the steel band for a tyre.
SV6
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Thanks for all of the responses.
Admittedly I didn't buy an 'SUV' for it's off road capability. I bought it more for it's practicality, towing capacity, reasonably compact size etc. Unlikely to ever take it on anything more than an unsealed track so off road tyres are not a consideration.
Was just keen to get thoughts on ride quality of 20's vs 22's and the theory behind sidewall heights.
Admittedly I didn't buy an 'SUV' for it's off road capability. I bought it more for it's practicality, towing capacity, reasonably compact size etc. Unlikely to ever take it on anything more than an unsealed track so off road tyres are not a consideration.
Was just keen to get thoughts on ride quality of 20's vs 22's and the theory behind sidewall heights.
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Depends on the suv, ml63's ride nice with 20's. I havent been in the bmw's but ill assume the x5 and x6's ride just fine.
I was going to put big rims on my ml but then thought whats the point? Stock alloys look just fine.
I was going to put big rims on my ml but then thought whats the point? Stock alloys look just fine.
SV6
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See this is what I don't understand. Most of you make comments about how big wheels make for poor ride quality.
BUT - Is it the big rim at fault or the really low profile tyre that most people have to use to fit under their guards?
If I ran a 265/35 on a 22 is the ride going to be any worse than a 265/35 on an 18 inch rim?
Can I reasonably expect to nice a difference between say a 275/40/20 and a 265/35/22?
BUT - Is it the big rim at fault or the really low profile tyre that most people have to use to fit under their guards?
If I ran a 265/35 on a 22 is the ride going to be any worse than a 265/35 on an 18 inch rim?
Can I reasonably expect to nice a difference between say a 275/40/20 and a 265/35/22?
SV6
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I'm glad i'm not the only one thinking that... no shortage of smart opinions but ask for something more solid and..... [tumbleweeds]
Worth another try??? I'd have thought someone on here would know the answer or have experience with this.
If I ran a 265/35 on a 22 is the ride going to be any worse than a 265/35 on an 18 inch rim?
Can I reasonably expect to nice a difference between say a 275/40/20 and a 265/35/22?