tmh88j
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Comment · 3 months ago
Mostly to prevent damage and minimize maintenance + cleanup. Dirty shoes can mess with the oiling and rocks lodged in soles can gouge the floor.
Comment · 3 months ago
> it's like how so many buy and tune WRXs, but don't actually take it to gravel roads.
For good reason, they're not built for it. A relatively stock WRX is going to be destroyed after a few outings of hard driving on rough terrain[1]. The WRC winning Subarus[2] were fully built racecars from top to bottom and share only styling with the ones sold at dealerships. They're very fun and capable on solid pavement for a cheap car, but the rally pedigree is all marketing.
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT-o8vuhRok
[2] https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/27996/lot/87/1999-subaru-im...
Comment · 3 months ago
> 20-inch wheels aren't capable of cool stuff. It's all peacocking.
You should let Porsche and Chevy know that all the lap records they set with the GT3 RS and ZR1 could be even faster with some proper wheels ;)