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Old 12-07-2011, 12:21 AM   #14
newshirt
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Default Re: Why the 16 inch wheels?

As a novice, I was shocked when I first saw 16" wheels on a Model A (in modern photographs). But as time went on I saw so many of these photos that I began to believe it was a Model A option. In other words, I thought they came that way from the factory.

It never occurred to me to "modernize" an old car (except for hot rods). But then I learned that modern mods make the car better. 16" wheels are more stable, alternators are more reliable, halogens are brighter, turn signals are safer, etc, etc, etc. With some creativity, you could turn your Model A into a Pinto!

You'll have to decide what mods fit your personality. Are you a hardcore purist? Or can you live with a few modern upgrades?
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