DeTomaso Mailing List: November 2000, Message #52

Silverstate...
Thought I would go down for a looksee best I can to check out this madness
1st hand.
After reviewing a borrowed video several times,it looks like an intense
method of soul cleansing
inline with bungee and skydive. must have new tires...etc.
As my Pre-L stock fendered car is just fine for streeting it is not ready
for a 90 mile flat out run yet quite yet.
I'm nursing a set of P7's on my beautiful 15 inch 8/10's to get me through
the summer with no hope of finding a new set of VR rated tires in sight...
Soooo I suppose I will have to spring for some big wheels with modern
rubberband tires in order to run fast with any peace of mind. My question is
about the choice of a 16in. or 17in. wheel.
My first thought is I like how the present tire/wheels absorb alot of the
bumps and add just a little cushion so I am more inclined to use the 16in up
front with 17 in back.
Our road repair tax was exchanged for cheap tabs in Washington,ala I-695 so
the roads can be very 3 dimensional at times.
Can anyone explain any pro's or con's between the 16 and 17's up front?

Thanks,
Matt Wells
1972
3584

enjoy!