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12-22-2012, 08:55 PM
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Rocky
Drives: 16 M5, 18 ZL1 1LE, 18 M3
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brenham TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LarThaL
Look at ALL German cars and you will see that the wheels are tucked under the fenders more than they need to be. This is true for even the top end performance models. This is because TUV standards require enough clearance for vehicles to have snow chains installed. Without this limitation, you could easily increase the track of most vehicles at least 10mm per side, if not significantly more.
Furthermore, you are ignoring the variation in wheels and tires on the same model in certain cases. Did you know that on a Porsche Cayenne GTS the standard wheel/tire is a 275/45/20 on a 9.5" wheel. The optional factory sport design wheel is 10" wide with a 295/35/21 tire and a more aggressive offset. This is no different than adding a spacer.
All manufacturers work within certain constraints, even on high end cars. Best thing to do is to become educated so you can know where you can change things for the better and where you can't.
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Good points.
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