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Old 03-16-2010, 09:58 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Warning: Increase in size increases wieght. I have been told that the static weight increase, say 8lbs is multiplied by 4 when rolling. This DRAMATICLY increases the demands on the brakes and associated parts like the rotor. So I would start with fresh rotors and pads.

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+1 . When I was doing research on my one-size-up from stock, I considered two-sizes-up from stock. For the tire I was looking at, this is what I saw :

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OEM             = 185/65R15 = 17 lbs.
1-Up from stock = 195/65R15 = 18 lbs. =  5.9% heavier than OEM (my choice)
2-Up from stock = 205/65R15 = 21 lbs. = 23.5% heavier than OEM
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