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      10-15-2011, 08:39 AM   #21
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Originally Posted by tracer bullet View Post
Only a guess here, but if he's talking about tires specifically for their grip level, then changing the wheels might not matter much.

Obviously it's still a variable, sidewall heights do come into play, etc. And he does seem to disregard something he already said was important, I agree. But maybe he didn't care about the wheels themselves as long as he kept the same tire (brand / model and perhaps width as well)?
And the other big issue here is the total weight of the tire/wheel combo. That can make a huge difference in the perceived handling.
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