Rob B
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had a play with another 1.6 Corsa tonight black lowered alot with 15s and just a smooth boot, not sure whats been done to it, basically off a roundabout going right he got traction big time as i booted off it i was spinning had to back off or would hit the curb... then down the dual carriageway i slowly pulled closer until i passed him at about 70, so what im trying to ask is, are 15s really that much better than 16s ?
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Nic Barnes
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smaller wheels accelerate faster i believe but bigger wheels are better for top speed
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Wrighty
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if he was on 15's he wud have been closer the floor and have more acceleration i would have thought..cant be THAT much difference
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Rob B
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it just pissed me off  i suppose he was ahead so he got a head start... but i still spun like a mother fucker when turning...
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Corsa E-Tec
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eibach are meant to be a good set of springs to have like mine, but why are they so high off the ground 
[Edited on 06-12-2005 by Corsa E-Tec]
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Rob B
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i know one reason is that my car is down 65 mm ish but his low was low too...
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Nic Barnes
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winning isnt everything mr rob
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Rob B
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quote:
Originally posted by muppetsport
winning isnt everything mr rob
Its the taking part that counts 
Bullshit!" WInning is everything
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Bullet Proof SRi
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maybe he just had a bit more weight, better tyres, different suspension. who knows
in my opinion there is no way a 15 will grip that much better than a 16
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mav
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i have had 14's , 15's , 16's and 17's on my corsas over the years and would take 15's everytime
not much in it though, must have just been the driver   
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ed
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16" and 15" wheels will have the same outside rolling radius unless you specificly have very low profile tyres on the 15's... You will have a greater un-spring mass which will take a little bit more to get going if you have 16's though.
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Rob B
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cheers for that Ed .. 
Mav, i havent really got used to it yet so yes that could have something to do with it the driver
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Bullet Proof SRi
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im on 14s, and when i go round a round about, they spin like a mo fo.
my mate had 17s and they gripped like anything
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Brycey
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quote:
Originally posted by Bullet Proof SRi
im on 14s, and when i go round a round about, they spin like a mo fo.
my mate had 17s and they gripped like anything
Agreed.
Mate had an old civic, he had two sets of rims for it.
17" Lensos and 14" Honda Mugen Racing rims.
The 17s gripped so much better than the 14s round roundabouts and tight bends!
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drax
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Whats best for 16s 40 or 45 profile?
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broster
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seems like he had more of an idea how to control his throttle, hence allowing him o pull away, you can have all the power in the world but if you cant use it properly someone with little power will beat you.
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Rileysport
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i thought my 15's were the future... R.I.P 
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Siberia
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i went from 16's to 14" steelys... one of the best moves i have ever done... acceleration was way better....
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Dione J
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quote:
Originally posted by drax
Whats best for 16s 40 or 45 profile?
I would like to know the answer to this question to??
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dna23
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quote:
Originally posted by broster
seems like he had more of an idea how to control his throttle, hence allowing him o pull away, you can have all the power in the world but if you cant use it properly someone with little power will beat you.
i concur
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Dave A
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not much difference between 15 and 16's.
best for handling are 15's but theres hardly aything in it tbh.
17's are shite for acceleration and handling.
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3CorsaMeal
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maybe he was a better driver?
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Dione J
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quote:
Originally posted by d_jay50
quote:
Originally posted by drax
Whats best for 16s 40 or 45 profile?
I would like to know the answer to this question to??
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Rob B
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As your all saying he probably was a better driver as i havent really had a chance to have a play in my car yet, was just wandering if there were any general difference's at all thats all thanks for all the help though as ever
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Dione J
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Whats best for 16s 40 or 45 profile?
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