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what size wheel
zxrlocost - 5/9/05 at 09:53 AM

Ive been looking at what wheels I can have on my MK indy BEC

Ive seen some lurvely lightweight 17" is this going to cause any probs..

what major changes will it make..

thanks
chris

its just 17" look better


shortie - 5/9/05 at 09:56 AM

OX had 17" wheels on his first Indy, worth dropping him a U2U.

Rich.


Wadders - 5/9/05 at 10:01 AM

If its all about looks 17's are great, but if you want ultimate grip and handling 13" is the way to go, especially in a bec, lighter the better, sticky tyres are cheaper as well, which is worth
considering as they dont last long.


progers - 5/9/05 at 10:09 AM

If you want your Indy to handle well you should keep the wheel size to 15" or below.

17" wheels are heavy and will give you poor ride quality and a skittish ride that will tend to break traction very quickly (maybe sending you into a hedge...)

17" may look nice but why hinder the car with poor ride and handling?

Cheers

Paul