What happens if..............

[The AJP Griff]

My new wheels have arrived,and i'm more than just a little confused.My old rears used to be 7 1/2" x 16" ET32mm,and i run 245x45x16 tyres on them.The new rears are now 9" x 18" ET40mm ,and i wanted to run 255x35x18 tyres on these.I realise that i will effectively make my track narrower if i fit these new wheels,but what will the consequence be on the effect on handling?I now have a larger contact area than before,which is what i wanted,but i'm wondering what effect the narrower track will have?

Cheers,Mike

[jon-]

Won't the track width be about the same, just more rubber under the car (i've not done the maths and it's late friday)

[vdub_badger]

yea the track width should be the same, you just have more grip, handling should improve