DeTomaso Mailing List: November 2000, Message #62

In a message dated 11/1/00 7:36:23 PM, mattwell@aa.net writes:

<< Can anyone explain any pro's or con's between the 16 and 17's up front? >>

With either wheel, you are replacing rubber with cast aluminum, so your ride 
will get a bit firmer, since some of the springing comes from the tire cases. 
I believe the 17s are more apt to do this. With either 16 or 17" wheels, the 
first thing you'll notice is how nice they look. The second thing is how 
wimpy the stock brakes look inside those huge shiny  wheels. All aftermarket 
brake systems fit the 17" ones while some will not fit 16" wheels. Beyond 
this, it's how the wheels appear to your eye. Good luck- J DeRyke