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Litesonic 09-21-2011 01:11 PM

why are 15" fuchs worth more than 16"
 
For those who are willing to suffer me... can you explain to me why the 15" fuchs are worth so much more than 16" fuchs.

I understand that the 7s and 8s in 16 are worth more than the 6s and 7s for tire width... but it seems to me that 15s are worth so much more simply because they are 15.

Is it a weight thing? a scarcity thing?

Thanks!

dtw 09-21-2011 01:45 PM

Rarity.

neilca 09-21-2011 01:46 PM

Most race cars use 15's since the selection of race tires are better in 15.

Litesonic 09-21-2011 01:47 PM

thanks. I had a hunch, but preferred to get the right answer.

rattlsnak 09-21-2011 04:25 PM

They arent more expensive. If you compare the same widths, 7s and 8's, the 16s bring more money.
(unless you get into some wide RSR 15" widths.. like 9s or 11s)

boba 09-21-2011 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rattlsnak (Post 6267426)
They arent more expensive. If you compare the same widths, 7s and 8's, the 16s bring more money.
(unless you get into some wide RSR 15" widths.. like 9s or 11s)

...Or 4.5", or 5.5", or 7R, or deep 6 with hearts.

rattlsnak 09-21-2011 04:45 PM

Good point! I forgot about all those nerd wheels.. lol... So lets just go with 6, 7 and 8's. lol..

dtw 09-21-2011 05:36 PM

Oh! Well unless they are deep sixes (rare), then the 15s are generally cheaper.

Quote:

Good point! I forgot about all those nerd wheels.. lol... So lets just go with 6, 7 and 8's. lol..

Por_sha911 09-21-2011 06:25 PM

While we're on this topic (with a slight hijack), what makes the heart wheels special/more desirable?

Litesonic 09-21-2011 06:53 PM

Oh, now I gotta know... is there a "cheat sheet" to the Fuchs? Kinda like in poker where 3 of kind is better than a pair, etc. etc.

Come on wheel whores (or nerds if you prefer)


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