Re: Size...matters?


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Posted by Steve Inman on February 24, 2001 at 13:08:46:

In Reply to: Size...matters? posted by Jeff R on February 23, 2001 at 18:27:49:

I own several mpcs, some with very small diameter differences, according to the published specs. However, the rim profile can make two mpcs of virtually identical size feel more different than the specs would indicate. I personally think the inner rim shape (sharp vs. rounded) is probably the biggest infleunce, but rim width is also a significant factor. I'd guess the rim "playing surface" shape: flat vs. rounded might come next, and finally the sharpness/rounded-ness of the outter edge of the rim. Just my guesses at the characteristics in order of significance.

I'm afraid you won't really know until you try 'em both side-by-side. But if your favorite mpc vendor can assure you that the rim widths and inner edge profile are very similar, then I'd bet you won't be able to tell the difference.

Others w/ ideas out there?

Steve Inman
Kokomo, IN


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