[sweet99]

OK what are the differences? Sidewalls are less on the 17's so handling is better, right? How about ride? More wall softer ride? TRACTION?-taller sidewall flexes more so traction should be better, yes/no?
1. Handling?
2. Ride?
3. Traction?

Given a choice why are wheel tire sizes getting taller?
WELD has 12lb. 15" x 8" wheels. My 17" x 9" Bullitts are 25lbs. My rears are 10.5" and 28lbs. with a 315/35 tire(MUSTANG). If a 15" lightweight wheel/tire had a nice ride and excellent traction what would I lose in handling given I could find a 15" tire wide enough? Long winter isn't it? LOL I need to put my brain into hibernation. Thanks, just looking at theory here. Also concerned to get Alan's 10" 3800 rpm stall converter to hook. Thanks, mark

 

[coggonobrien]

straightline performance and comfort go with more sidewall, cornering go with low profile

 

[sweet99]

As I gigured but will the brakes on my '99 Stang fit with 15" wheels? I have to check that but have seen a pic pf one with what appear to be WELD star wheels, VERY LIGHT and can get a 12" wide rim for the back! Then how wide a tire can I get for a 12" rim, not being a wicked expensive Hoosier Pro street radial made for rods. Can't afford. M&H has a street radial called drag radial!!LOL 390/45-15. That would be wide enough to hook, huh? That's about a 15" center section, wow. maybe my 315 Sumitomo's will work with Alan's 10" converter. maybe try that first. Thanks for listening. mark