Came across this article this morning and found it to be pretty interesting. I was especially surprised by the 0-60 time differences recorded with the different setups. Enjoy!

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...sted-tech_dept

 

very interesting - thanks for the post!

seems that there are both advantages and disadvantages to bigger and smaller rims...

guess it depends on what you are looking for performance wise - shorter stopping distances and better handling, or better straight line performance!

cheers

 

Thanks for the post.

To sum up , people increasing wheel size is 95% for the appearance & to the detriment of fuel economy & ride.
Suckers!!

 

Unfortunately, that's what has happened in the US. I think the ride pimpin' shows had something to do with this, but it happened before that. The Audi, VW and BMW crowds seem to be more performance oriented than folks in the the MB forums. And, I know, AMGs in a straight line..blah, blah, blah. Save it. That's not the issue here.

BTW, that article is recycled from the mid-1990s.

 

Great find!.
Weight seems to be a bigger factor..

 

While this article is absolutely true, the effect isn't as great with cars that have more power. Also a lot of stock MB wheels are very heavy from the factory, opening the opportunity to minimize this while plus sizing.

 

What they don't mention is that that $199 19" wheel will be toast on the first pot hole, as well as the tire.