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Plus-size tires: when more is less.(Buyers Guide)
Larger wheels and tires have taken the fast lane, from street racing to showroom. Nearly 40 percent of new vehicles now leave the factory with larger, 16- and 17-inch wheels. Fewer than 10 percent did so in 1996.
The big-wheeled look has also grown into a $2.25 billion aftermarket business for tire dealers as drivers increase wheel diameter anywhere from 1 to 8 inches or more beyond the originals--known as plus-sizing.
Style is fueling most of that growth. But retailers also point to more cornering grip and handling. The larger the wheel, the shorter the tire's sidewall and the wider its tread must be to maintain the same outside tire diameter and ...
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- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Haas, Al December 1, 2000 700+ words
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- Magazine article from: Production Technology News July 1, 2005 700+ words
...competitor products. GP Plus Convolute Wheels are the best choice for...consistent cut rate and wheel durability are a primary requirement. GP Plus Wheels provide a consistent cut rate without a sudden wheel degradation associated...
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...competitor products. GP Plus Convolute Wheels are the best choice for...consistent cut rate and wheel durability are a primary requirement. GP Plus wheels provide a consistent cut rate without a sudden wheel degradation associated...