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Don't know about you guys, but I'm a big fan of the meaty tire look on a nice set of lightweight wheels. If done right this combo can yield an improved ride, better handling, better fuel economy, and, dare I say, more aggressive looks to the car too. A proverbial win-win.
Now while I love the look of an up-sized wheel wrapped up in a thin profile tire, I'm more of a traditionalist in the sense that function will always trump form. Running a thin profile tire is almost guaranteed to sharpen up turn in response and add a level of poise to the vehicle observed both by the driver and by the bystanders nearby as they draw gaze at the car at the intersection in awe. For many that is at the top of the priority list and rightfully so. However, its hard to deny the fact that plus sized wheels typically add weight and/or worsen the ride comfort, not to mention the added risk of damage you have to live with if you drive on bad roads. I know there are exceptions to this (read: how much are you willing to spend?) but generally speaking, this is the case.
I believe beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and in my mind, a setup that adds sidewall between the driver and the road, while maintaining - if not improving - every other attribute, is a beautiful thing. Enter the 'meaty tire' concept. Decrease the wheel diameter by an inch or two, possibly widen the wheel by half or a full inch, and mount a big ol' tire (with sidewall support) around it.
The ride comfort of the sport is incredible already. However the stock wheels look like they are quite heavy, and style wise are a bit of a wash. Not bad but in the pursuit of excellence you could always have better, right!

So... anyone running a MEATY TIRE care to post up some pics?! Would be great to see what people are running and have a place to discuss options for those that would like to. please post tire and wheel details including offset :nerd:
Now while I love the look of an up-sized wheel wrapped up in a thin profile tire, I'm more of a traditionalist in the sense that function will always trump form. Running a thin profile tire is almost guaranteed to sharpen up turn in response and add a level of poise to the vehicle observed both by the driver and by the bystanders nearby as they draw gaze at the car at the intersection in awe. For many that is at the top of the priority list and rightfully so. However, its hard to deny the fact that plus sized wheels typically add weight and/or worsen the ride comfort, not to mention the added risk of damage you have to live with if you drive on bad roads. I know there are exceptions to this (read: how much are you willing to spend?) but generally speaking, this is the case.
I believe beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and in my mind, a setup that adds sidewall between the driver and the road, while maintaining - if not improving - every other attribute, is a beautiful thing. Enter the 'meaty tire' concept. Decrease the wheel diameter by an inch or two, possibly widen the wheel by half or a full inch, and mount a big ol' tire (with sidewall support) around it.
The ride comfort of the sport is incredible already. However the stock wheels look like they are quite heavy, and style wise are a bit of a wash. Not bad but in the pursuit of excellence you could always have better, right!
So... anyone running a MEATY TIRE care to post up some pics?! Would be great to see what people are running and have a place to discuss options for those that would like to. please post tire and wheel details including offset :nerd: