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      05-27-2016, 08:42 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by vstolpner View Post
Any improvement in stopping distance?

They definitely look much nicer
I don't know why there would be. The car is traction limited in stopping distances (repeat stops/fade resistance aside). The stock brakes can engage the ABS...so going bigger isn't going to shorten stopping distances in street driving situations.

Unless of course you add enough tire and/or wheel mass that your stock brakes can't engage the ABS anymore...than sure.

But anyway, as a general rules...if you want shorter stopping distances, step 1. is always a tire upgrade.
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