Originally Posted by
fuzzy
over on e30zone ive always argued against the "unsprung weight" argument when the bufties dismiss 17" alpina reps in favour of 15"bbs alloys. the difference is 17.5kg compared to 15kg, both with tyres. "they ruin the handling" etc etc.
I agree with the weight argument but thats not the only thing that can ruin handling.
Escort turbos drive so much better on 16"s than they do on 17"s. They just do.