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Old 10-21-2006   #1
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Re: How Does Sidewall Affect Handling?

I would go 16's and stiff sidewalls. Best of both worlds.

What is this bumper support you speak of?
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Old 10-21-2006   #2
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Re: How Does Sidewall Affect Handling?

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What is this bumper support you speak of?
The 35 lb. hunk of metal that hangs off the front of the car. Remove the front bumper cover and its held on by 4 bolts I think.
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Old 10-23-2006   #3
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Re: How Does Sidewall Affect Handling?

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The 35 lb. hunk of metal that hangs off the front of the car. Remove the front bumper cover and its held on by 4 bolts I think.
3 bolts on my car.

Does that effect anything other than crash safety?
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Re: How Does Sidewall Affect Handling?

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Does that effect anything other than crash safety?
All it does is hold up and support the bumper and making crashing safer.
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All it does is hold up and support the bumper and making crashing safer.
...for benefit glorious nation kazakhstan.

As for sidewalls, as these guys:
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