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15's, 16's, or 17's?

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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by renzo1200
Larger diameter requires more rubber to wrap around
not sure if i follow. wrap around what? is there that much more rubber in the bead or something?
say 35 inch wheels on 15's vs 16's. the 15's definitely should have more rubber since the tire would have to fill the extra inch that isn't there on the smaller rim.
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