Why 16 inch for trackdays?

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29 August 2000, 03:24 PM

sonu

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Hi all,

I've seen on a number of posts that some people use 16 inch wheels for track days.

Why is this so, if 17 inch wheels provide better handling etc?

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Sonu

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29 August 2000, 03:35 PM

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Cost of a 2nd pair of rims + spare rubber at a guess!

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29 August 2000, 06:33 PM

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& Stef does a good sideline in 16" slicks.

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29 August 2000, 09:54 PM

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easy,i have managed 3 sets of part worn 16" from local tyre centres for free but the same in 17" not so common.

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