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Thanks Humble and Steve. Your car looks great, Humble. I particularly like the look with the larger wheels.

Steve, thanks for the info on rolling diameter. I have and will continue to try to get my head around all this. I'm not trying to reinvent anything here, I am simply trying to gain an understanding of the reasons why someone with some knowledge chooses the wheels and tires that he or she does.

In the end I will choose a wheel/tire combination and a brake and suspension set-up common to most of what is here on the German Look forums. If, however, I am to learn anything through this project I need to know the "whys" - not just the "what" I should go with.

As I indicated, I don't mind sacrificing a cushy ride for better handling. I also need to consider what tires I can fit on what wheels in the event that I need to run all seasons or snow tires. The ET will, I gather, impact my suspension choice. ...

Thanks again