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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris4130
Here are FLUSH wheels:




VS. SUNK wheels... both on a 240.. you tell me which looks better lol
I agree. I was just asking you to tell me what you meant by "sunk".

And, for the record, while the wheels on the first car look good, I'd hate to see what happens the first time they hit a bump...
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The car on the bottom will handle better in the corners, simply cuz it will allow for more body roll. The top car will rub like a champ.

And don't tell me what I do/don't know. You're not my dad. I could care less what you drive or what you know. All I know, is that you're an ass who thinks he's the man, but in all reality, is the WOMAN.
Old Jun 15, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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You're Delano's brother.. that explains a few things..
Well what do got to say about my brother eh?
Old Jun 15, 2005 | 10:30 AM
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OH yeah, hes the only one who has a clue about everything while the rest of us have no clue eh.
No, most people are very ignorant when it comes to wheels fitment. It's just a fact. Do you know how offsets/disks ect work? If your thinking about buying wheels you should know.

Most people know more about the computer they buy than their wheels. All they know about the wheels is what theey look like in a picture, not how they should fit on their car, or what effects how they fit on their car. They only know what other people tell them fits. They don't actually experiment and find out what really fits. Or what can be made to fit. Sorry if that's harsh but it is generally very true.
Old Jun 15, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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And no, I didn't work with your brother. I worked @ NTB in Manassas.

Anyway, back on topic...

What night does everyone wanna meet up? Friday or Saturday night?
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The car on the bottom will handle better in the corners, simply cuz it will allow for more body roll. The top car will rub like a champ.
HAHA no.. stop degrading your intelligence.. I know you are smarter than that.

Did you pull that out of your ass? I mean seriously please tell me you based that on something more than "body roll" last time i checked LESS body roll = better handeling.
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Well what do got to say about my brother eh?
just what i said... nothing more nothing less
Old Jun 15, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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just what i said... nothing more nothing less
Well you aint saying much so stop talking out your ass
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Originally Posted by Chris4130
No, most people are very ignorant when it comes to wheels fitment. It's just a fact. Do you know how offsets/disks ect work? If your thinking about buying wheels you should know.

Most people know more about the computer they buy than their wheels. All they know about the wheels is what theey look like in a picture, not how they should fit on their car, or what effects how they fit on their car. They only know what other people tell them fits. They don't actually experiment and find out what really fits. Or what can be made to fit. Sorry if that's harsh but it is generally very true.
One thing you neglected to mention is the radius at which the higher offset wheels move. I wish I could find a picture, but I can't, so bear with me....

Take a car with the stock wheels. When the steering wheel turns the front wheels move in an arc. With less offset, that arc is not only further from the axis on which its turning, but moving in a greater distance.

I've been racing karts for over 20 years, and one of the things that effects handling the most is that arc. So, while low offset may look good, it upsets the handling characteristics the engineers designed into the car. Yes, you can use that to your advantage in certain circumstances, but generally that just translates into more push and less front end traction...
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I agree. I was just asking you to tell me what you meant by "sunk".

And, for the record, while the wheels on the first car look good, I'd hate to see what happens the first time they hit a bump...
no that's cool... like i said most people don't know these things when they buy wheels... just a pet peeve of mine i guess.

I didn't mean to bash your wheels really.. just let you know there are other options out there that probably look better. But that is personal preference. However, i think it's important that people are aware of their options.



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