Just wondering out loud...
I have a Leon SE that has 16'' alloys as standard. I've just bought a set of 17'' FR alloys for it because... why not, right? Leons come with wheels ranging from 15'' on the S up to I think 19'' on the Cupra? Obviously, as the rubber gets wider and shallower you get more feel, more dry grip and more direct steering. And more backache and pothole damage as well but that aside, I was wondering.
As you move up the range in terms of sportiness, how much of the handling improvement you experience will be down to upgrades to the suspension and how much is simply due to the badasser wheels?
What do you think?
I have a Leon SE that has 16'' alloys as standard. I've just bought a set of 17'' FR alloys for it because... why not, right? Leons come with wheels ranging from 15'' on the S up to I think 19'' on the Cupra? Obviously, as the rubber gets wider and shallower you get more feel, more dry grip and more direct steering. And more backache and pothole damage as well but that aside, I was wondering.
As you move up the range in terms of sportiness, how much of the handling improvement you experience will be down to upgrades to the suspension and how much is simply due to the badasser wheels?
What do you think?