<VV> [FC] 17" or 18" wheels on an FC

[Bill & Chris Strickland]

> Another disadvantage with the large wheels and tires is excessive and
> premature ...

... wheel replacement -- when you flat the rubber band tires, pinching 
the sidewalls between the lip of whatever you hit and the rim, not only 
do you loose the tire, but the wheel is often damaged.  All is not lost 
however as such damaged wheels make excellent air hose hangers for the shop.

Also means, depending on what one thinks of spare tires, that you need 
to have a fifth "fancy" tire & wheel when you need to repair such damage 
when out of cell phone range.  A plug kit won't fix ruptured side walls.

Bill Strickland