What are the effects of changing to wider wheels on a car?
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The effects of changing to wider wheels on a car include: 1. Reduced ride comfort: Wider and thinner tires produce more road noise, which is particularly noticeable with some performance tires, affecting the quietness inside the car; 2. Impact on acceleration and braking performance: Larger wheels naturally weigh more, leading to increased unsprung weight. This makes the vehicle's suspension less responsive to road bumps and increases the rotational inertia of the wheels. The classifications of car wheels include: 1. Steel wheels: Simple manufacturing process, relatively low cost, and strong resistance to metal fatigue; 2. Alloy wheels: Lighter weight, lower inertial resistance, high manufacturing precision, and minimal deformation at high speeds, which helps improve the car's straight-line driving performance and reduces tire rolling resistance.