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Ziegelsteinfaust · 03-10-2017, 11:50 AM

I read a build post a few years ago where the guy wanted to run really wide rims/tires.

If I am not mistaken he narrowed his frame 3 inches to gain the nessacary room for the wheels.

The dually guys narrow their A arm's the same amount for the same effect.

There is some debate of which is better, but longer a arms due contribute to better ride. Shorter arms can contribute to better handling, but at the cost of a slightly rougher ride.

As I have never ridden in either I have no firm opinion, but I would likely narrow the frame myself.

03-10-2017, 11:50 AM	#9
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,560	Re: so its time for wheels I read a build post a few years ago where the guy wanted to run really wide rims/tires. If I am not mistaken he narrowed his frame 3 inches to gain the nessacary room for the wheels. The dually guys narrow their A arm's the same amount for the same effect. There is some debate of which is better, but longer a arms due contribute to better ride. Shorter arms can contribute to better handling, but at the cost of a slightly rougher ride. As I have never ridden in either I have no firm opinion, but I would likely narrow the frame myself.