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Old 12-07-2005, 04:11 AM
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Thought I wouldn't respond, just read the thread, realize the poser comments about 20" rims with 35" tires...but...must...respond.

Look dudes, you obviously bought your hummer for poser mallcrawling. 20" rims with a 35" tire?

First, your wheel/tire weight is much higher than a 16" or 17" wheel. Metal weight is greater than rubber, so if you stick with a 35" tire, more wheel = more weight = more inertia = slower acceleration, worse gas mileage, less low-end torque.

Second, lower profile tires have higher sidewall strength = less sidewall compression = less tracetion (because less sidewall flex means less overall tire patch and that equals less traction).

So...you can choose butt-fugly 20" wheels with 35" tires that look like crap AND have zero offroadcapability.

Or...get a set of 17" wheels and have great looks with real functionality.

of course, that's my 2 cents, everyone has their opinions.
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