It wasnât until driving an Infiniti G25 sedan recently that it struck me how truly stupid this trend toward larger wheels is. The G25 has 17-inch wheels with tires that have only half an inch more sidewall than the Audi A5âs.
What a difference that half inch makes.
Sure, the steering was sharper on the Audi, but the Infinitiâs slightly taller tires easily absorbed holes and bumps in the pavement that I wouldâve had to dodge in the Audi. For the peace of mind taller tires bring, I will gladly give up the minor improvement in steering feel on a daily driver.
Large rims are overrated on cars used for everyday transport. In fact, to me, theyâre a liability that costs more money and causes more stress than theyâre worth.
Go for the 20-inchers if youâre getting a Corvette or Ferrari. Otherwise, I recommend avoiding all the pricey wheel and tire upgrades available on so many regular cars.