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Old 08-30-2005, 03:15 PM
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Default Re: HCH Wheel / Tire Selection

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Originally Posted by Tim
Does anyone think (or know) if a 205 is all that much worse on FE than a 195 vs. 185 width? I think a 16" or 17" rim would look better, and you can clearly get a config that's at or below the current weight. I'm just all hung up on the 205. If it didn't matter much, I'd look at other configs.

BigBill - were you particular about your tire selection (in terms of low rolling resistance) or did you go with weight as the deciding factor?
I went for weight. I think the weight differnce will make up for the differnce in rolling resistance, especially since I plan to run 45psi in the tires.

I got 05 HCH about 2 weeks ago, so I ordered my rims 1 week ago. I should have them this week, and as soon as I get them on the car I will snap a pic.

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