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      12-29-2022, 02:17 AM   #23
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Originally Posted by lelandr View Post
Thanks. I have an ulterior motive for using 17"s as a track wheel. As tires are a significant consumable, the reduction in cost of as much as $50 PER TIRE is significant.
Gotcha! It comes with drawbacks though, mainly the reduced brake disc/wheel clearance. The cooling for the brakes won't be as efficient increasing pad and disc wear and the discs will transfer more heat into the wheel which will change the tire pressure more.
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