Dem Wheels

"McMike" (mcmike) 01/13/2015 at 11:24 • Filed to: None

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deekster_caddy > McMike 01/13/2015 at 11:26

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That's a big wheel and a small rotor! I'd complain more about that mismatch than a large wheel arch opening...

For Sweden > deekster_caddy 01/13/2015 at 11:27

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Looks like math, checks out

McMike > deekster_caddy 01/13/2015 at 11:33

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That's what confuses me about these lifted "crossover activity fun" vehicles. They give it a lift, but throw low profile 19" tires on them.....

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > McMike 01/13/2015 at 11:36

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Do you have the picture without the lines on it?

CalzoneGolem > McMike 01/13/2015 at 11:39

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The lift is supposed to make you feel better than the people who bought shorter cars.

Funktheduck > McMike 01/13/2015 at 11:40

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It keeps you grounded to the ground

McMike > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 01/13/2015 at 11:42

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http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/det…

davedave1111 > McMike 01/13/2015 at 11:42

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Why should X be greater than Y? Does a crossover need bigger brakes for some reason?

It's daft that the tyres are so low profile, perhaps, but what's the relationship to the brakes?

McMike > CalzoneGolem 01/13/2015 at 11:43

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Ah, so it's also raises your self-esteem.

Do you think they have a button so it can be adjustable?

CalzoneGolem > McMike 01/13/2015 at 11:44

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No it should be as static as possible.

What does this say about people who drop their car so low they can't enter their driveway without a series of ramps?

deekster_caddy > McMike 01/13/2015 at 11:45

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Adjustable self-esteem? Awesome. I'm turning mine to 11.

McMike > davedave1111 01/13/2015 at 11:48

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Does a crossover need bigger brakes for some reason?

Nothing needs bigger brakes. We need smaller wheels.

I think it's ridiculous to put bigger wheels on a car just to make customers feel like they're ballin'. The added low profile tires on a "activity crossover sedan" are (to me) equally as silly.

I picked those two measurements because if X was bigger than Y, we would have less of this.

/one photo, two gripes

davedave1111 > McMike 01/13/2015 at 11:49

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I agree about the rim size. I just don't see how the brakes are relevant to the argument. Or do you also object to excessive Y in any situation?

McMike > davedave1111 01/13/2015 at 12:00

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I hate excessive Y from the factory. It's unnecessary. My bitching was never about the brakes.

Dear manufacturers,

Put the brakes on the car that you think are suitable, then put a wheel on it that will clear the caliper

If you feel the car needs 15" disks, then you can put a bigger wheel on it.

Love, McMike

davedave1111 > McMike 01/13/2015 at 12:14

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Hmmn. But is there any performance-related reason to do it? Other things being equal, a bigger overall wheel diameter is better, isn't it?

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > McMike 01/13/2015 at 12:25

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Thanks.

Is this better?

McMike > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 01/13/2015 at 12:40

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Much better. But I was thinking more like this.

McMike > davedave1111 01/13/2015 at 12:48

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Are you talking about total circumference (wheel+tire) being better for performance, or just the wheel?

davedave1111 > McMike 01/13/2015 at 12:50

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Total, yes.

McMike > davedave1111 01/13/2015 at 12:59

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No.

davedave1111 > McMike 01/13/2015 at 13:05

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And what's wrong with that, apart from the weight and practical issues with turning, suspension, etc? Larger overall circumference means lower rolling resistance and a more comfortable ride.

McMike > davedave1111 01/13/2015 at 13:45

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You must have misunderstood my gripe. The total wheel diameter was never the issue.

However, now that your brought it up, I'm curious to hear more about the lower rolling resistance with a larger circumference vs unsprung weight and the energy spent rolling that weight.

davedave1111 > McMike 01/13/2015 at 13:50

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"The total wheel diameter was never the issue."

I thought you were complaining about the brake-to-wheel ratio. So I asked whether there was any performance reason they ought to be in proportion, or if it's just stylistic.

"I'm curious to hear more about the lower rolling resistance with a larger circumference vs unsprung weight and the energy spent rolling that weight."

I'm pretty certain that weight is far and away the biggest factor there. Which is why I said 'other things being equal'.

McMike > davedave1111 01/13/2015 at 13:59

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I'm not sure I know how to reply any more, so I'll start over.

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davedave1111 > McMike 01/13/2015 at 14:24

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You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > McMike 01/13/2015 at 16:47

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