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Q: Should I go for larger diameter wheels?

Let’s talk about the pros/cons of going up in size vs. staying stock. This is typically considered when optimizing for a performance-oriented wheel and tire upgrade. When upsizing your wheel, you often inherently downsize the tire size, or rather, the air volume capacity of the tire. By doing so, you are reducing the deflection in the tire, which translates to more direct road feel and steering input, which caters to those looking to improve vehicle responsiveness. From a comfort perspective, however, a larger wheel and smaller tire combination often reduces the ride comfort of the vehicle. If you are looking to improve the comfort of the vehicle as opposed to increase road feel and performance, then a smaller wheel and larger tire will be a more effective comfort-oriented wheel and tire upgrade.

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