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What downsides to using bigger rims (17/18”)

Define "Jarring"...
My car rides no firmer than our 2015 Challenger R/T. I have 1.15" torsion bars, Bilstein shocks, a 1.25" front sway bar, HD leaf springs, a 3/4" rear bar....welded K member and frame connectors and torque boxes. It rides firm but soaks up rough roads just fine.
 
Define "Jarring"...
My car rides no firmer than our 2015 Challenger R/T. I have 1.15" torsion bars, Bilstein shocks, a 1.25" front sway bar, HD leaf springs, a 3/4" rear bar....welded K member and frame connectors and torque boxes. It rides firm but soaks up rough roads just fine.

It was engineered and durability tested with 14" or 15" wheel-tire packages, back in the day.
If it rides like a '15 Challenger R/T, that's quite a bit firmer than originally designed for...
Keep an eye on rubber parts.
 
The 440 block was designed around a 375 HP rating. Many builds are running 700 HP with stock blocks.
Who restores these 100% stock and really thinks that they are on par with todays factory hot rods? Just about everyone wants an edge...bigger cam, headers, stiffer suspension, etc.
I drive less than 2000 miles per year. At this rate, the parts will rot before they wear!
 
Today's hot cars are MUCH better than our old hot rods!
Other than nostalgia, hard to figure out why there is an old car hobby!! (and I LOVE my Charger, too)
 
Today's hot cars are MUCH better than our old hot rods!
Other than nostalgia, hard to figure out why there is an old car hobby!! (and I LOVE my Charger, too)


LOL would we need any other reason than "Nostalgia" I say heck no! LOL
 
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I am a traditionalist. 15” is plenty. I like the old school look.
 
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