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Old 11-20-2020, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by JLMounce View Post
One area that I would agree should be looked at is wheel size and weight with factory braking systems. The added weight of larger wheel and the fact that the weight is carried further from the wheel's center increases rotational inertia that decreases acceleration and increases stopping distances.

Excellent point. This is sometimes forgotten. The overall rotating mass and moment of inertia can affect braking and even steering to a degree. But you have to consider also total differences between the original wheel tire combinations. Going from steel to steel will for sure be more (especially if you go wider as well). But aluminum may not differ as much.

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