You guys with 17-inches - describe to me the feeling...
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Okay - So I've yet to have the pleasure of riding in a 70's model Mopar with 17-inch tires and rims to know how it feels versus the good ole 15-inch tires and rims.
How is the "road feel" in the steering wheel? More due to the lower profile tires?
What percentage is the handling improvement superior over the 15-inchers?
Any reasons why you would go back to 15-inches from 17?
I'm looking for mental justification to purchase a set of 17-inch tires and rims when I have perfectly fine set of 15-inchers.
Thanks for the input!
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Re: You guys with 17-inches - describe to me the feeling...
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Closest I can come is when I upgraded my 05 Neon's 15's to 17's.
However, I also changed brands of tire, added better struts and lowering springs so it's probably not relevant. That being said, the upgrade was less wiggly feeling, I could feel more of the road and it was noisier.
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Re: You guys with 17-inches - describe to me the feeling...
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You can feel more of the road, the only downfall is though that you can also feel the irregularities of the road and if you come in contact with a pothole you may have some straightening to do. I pay attention to the road though so I am always dodging stuff. I wouldn't go back to 15's. I run 255/55/17 Eagle RS-A on my 69 Charger. Magnum 500s. Modern and still retro. It's a classy upgrade.
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Re: You guys with 17-inches - describe to me the feeling...
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I actually like the ride of 15's, although 17's have all the pluses mentioned so far, but with 15's you can boost TP to stiffen them up, 17's are already and allways stiff, if you lower pressure in them rims will suffer. But the biggest issue, 15's are getting rarer, and that is unlikely to change. I say enjoy 15's while you can. Although some may read "old school" into this reply, I have 15's, 17's and 18" in my collection.
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Re: You guys with 17-inches - describe to me the feeling...
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I actually like the ride of 15's, although 17's have all the pluses mentioned so far, but with 15's you can boost TP to stiffen them up, 17's are already and allways stiff, if you lower pressure in them rims will suffer. But the biggest issue, 15's are getting rarer, and that is unlikely to change. I say enjoy 15's while you can. Although some may read "old school" into this reply, I have 15's, 17's and 18" in my collection.
Lot's of great thoughts, opinions, tips and advice from everyone. Thanks for the comments. I think I'll try some 17's and compare to the 15's on both my 71's and that should give me a good comparison. Once I get both cars on equal playing fields with regard to suspension restoration. Thanks so far!
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