So i had worn out the rear tryes and due to finicial restrains couldnt splash out on some new ones ..a mate loaned me some 15in rims with 60mil tread ..there 20mil bigger than the ones which were on it 16in with 50mil. This has lead to some interesting developments ..roundabouts are now a 10km and hour job in wet cas it slides sideways on them it sits and spins at lights under light acceleration when wet ..the rear end is all over shop on straights on take off im wondering what effect the tyres have had size wise The car also spins in the dry but not quiet as badly not that it isnt fun but id rather have more control over when the tyres are spinnin
So whats the question? It makes sense that having a wheel with a potentially smaller rotating diameter, will spin up easier. Also depending on the quality of the tire, it will have less traction when compared to a larger diameter wheel. Cylindrical inertia also plays a part in this. As a smaller diameter wheel/tire combo will require less power to rotate one revolution. Where as a slightly larger wheel/tire combo will require a small amount more, to make one revolution. We're not talking large %, but it all makes a difference. Also, what zed cant spin a wheel in the wet. Albeit 16,17,18,19,20 inch. Im presuming by your user name that you have a turbo zed. This will make it more easy also. Its good that you're enjoying your zed, but be careful. Its easy to have fun but its more easy to come unstuck.
