Stupid question, but is there a difference between an Elk and a Moose?
Is it like Americans having a side walk and the UK using the proper term pavement? ;-)
It seems a bit dodgy that Toyota are making a big deal about the new Invincible 200 being the most powerful pick-up in the UK, then saying its got to have smaller wheels so it doesn't tip over if you have to swerve. Is that why they launched the latest Hilux with the 102PS D4-D initially as they didn't feel it was safe to handle anymore power? ;-) Joking aside, I really like the Hilux, but this must be an embarassment for them.
I was told the logic of going for the same rolling radius but smaller wheel, was that the tyre itself would have a slightly higher sidewall and would therefore start to roll earlier and run wide sooner. On the bigger wheel, but same rolling radius the slight reduction in sidewall height meant less flex and so the truck would be less inclined to skid and more likely to grip and so roll over! ie on 15" it is more likely to skid wide on 16" it is less likely to run wide and so load up the outside of the truck more and induce a roll.
Sort of made sense, but to me its only a small difference! Surely 1/2 inch on the radius won't make that much difference? Would they not have been better going for a slightly narrower tyre instead?
Sounds very odd to me! Plus I've got a Navara on 17" wheels and it grips and handles great so I don't care
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Harvey
