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Old 05-23-2021, 01:32 AM   #86 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
I suspect the Mirage is the last new car with 14" wheels in the US & Canada.
Which is quite bad, as a smaller rim and taller sidewalls smooth out the ride on harsher terrain. OK, it may sound like the US and Canada has fewer harsh terrains where someone would actually try to drive a Mirage than Mexico or Uruguay, but the extra buffering provided by the taller sidewall is still desirable as it may decrease wear and tear to the suspension.
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