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Buying a Cayenne base, which will be better for offroading, 17 or 18 wheels?

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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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Buying a Cayenne base, which will be better for offroading, 17 or 18 wheels?
Will be using it for offroad now and then
 
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18s i believe
 
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17's smaller csa to the ground = increased weight
 
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As small as possible if you plan to really do offroading. If you take a low profile tire off road, you will end with a bent rim. Also most grip tires are made for smaller wheels.
 
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