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General Discussion and Announcements => General Discussion => Topic started by: f85gtron on November 22, 2016, 08:58:51 pm

Title: Conestoga wagon wheels
Post by: f85gtron on November 22, 2016, 08:58:51 pm

Rims are getting so big and tires are getting so thin, it appears that wagon wheels are making a comeback. This idea dawned on me today while looking at an advert. I like wheels up to 17-18", but too much is too much.
I also hate when people walk across my lawn and everybody mumbles when they say things.

Title: Re: Conestoga wagon wheels
Post by: Fierofool on November 22, 2016, 09:11:50 pm

Quote from: f85gtron on November 22, 2016, 08:58:51 pm

Rims are getting so big and tires are getting so thin, it appears that wagon wheels are making a comeback. This idea dawned on me today while looking at an advert. I like wheels up to 17-18", but too much is too much. 

Like the Mustang you and Paul saw in DeKalb County?


I also hate when people walk across my lawn and everybody mumbles when they say things.

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Title: Re: Conestoga wagon wheels
Post by: Fierofool on November 22, 2016, 09:15:58 pm

I had to put my comments in your post.  I can't separate them when posting from my phone.

Title: Re: Conestoga wagon wheels
Post by: f85gtron on November 22, 2016, 09:47:39 pm

Yup, just like that mustang.

 That must be where we're heading. Those guys must-have been ahead of the curve. Steam-rollers.

Title: Re: Conestoga wagon wheels
Post by: Raydar on November 23, 2016, 11:47:16 am

I've been running 17s for years. 18s are pretty much the largest I'd ever go, especially on a Fiero.
I run 18s on my G6. They look way smaller on the car than I would have expected, though.
Unfortunately, good 18" tires are rather spendy, compared to 17s.

Title: Re: Conestoga wagon wheels
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 23, 2016, 01:45:00 pm

Not just a looks issue.  The cars handle terribly.  I'm sure the power is adversely affected, and the excess strain on the car can't be good.  Connestoga wheels were actually worse; if you let them set in water, they swelled.  Also, the hubs were a pain.  The large wheels had several purposes, however: no flats, go over bumps better, can sleep under the wagon, clearance over objects (rocks, grass, tree trunks), and creek crossing (getting a loaded wagon over the bank--not entering/exiting the river).  They had drawbacks of rough ride, swelling, bad handling, only good at low speeds, tire changes are a pain, and can't be used on smooth, hard surfaces (ice, concrete, etc).

For that Mustang, where do they carry the spare?  A donut spare won't work.  Heck, how much do those tire/wheels weigh?  The weight alone must be a drain on fuel mileage.

I can't tell you how many cars I eliminated from consideration when I saw the wheels.

I, too, don't like people walking across my lawn.  We have some people in my neighborhood that walk any old place, and leave a grail of wrappers, empty drink containers, chewed gum, etc behind them.  I complained, so they graveled my front lawn.  I had it on camera, so they were stuck with the removal bill.