After much deliberation i have come to the conclusion that the time has come to replace the stock wheels. I have had wheels picked out for about 6 months (white Buddy Club P1 II's) but i am am not sure what size i should get. Obviously this won't be the only place i seek advice, as i will be doing the rounds when it comes time to quote.
It basically comes down to 16" with a higher profile (for ride comfort) or 17" with a lower profile (for looks, handling and clearance). I guess what i'm asking is can anyone point out some of the issues i face? Would 17's rub on the guards or significantly reduce the presently good compromise between ride and handling
17" work alright if you live in a city where the roads are smooth etc, but depending what width rim you get you could get some strut/guard fouling...and the 'performance advantage' of 17" over 16" is pretty much nil, especially on the road.
Thanks for the input guys. I was leaning towards the 16's anyway, but to have a few people agree with my logic is reassuring. Will post something in the "Member's Ride" section once i get them on...
Wed, 19 May 2004 02:57
