Tire performance 16" vs 17"

[turbotalon1g]

I apologize, I am talking for a street car. I drive an average of 15k in a summer, a lot of cruising, a bit of drag and a bit of street.

I want to take up more "talented" type stuff like auto-x, road racing, etc. But who knows if that will happen.

From what I understand, the stiffer sidewall will be good for handling and the softer taller sidewall will be good for drag.