Are large aftermarket wheels a benefit when buying a used car?

I am considering buying a Citroen C4 eHDi 110 Airdream EGS6. The car is fitted with 18-inch alloy wheels as an extra over the standard 17-inch alloys. Do you consider this an advantage?

Asked on 2 October 2012 by BH, Crosby

Answered by Honest John

It's a serious disadvantage. Worse ride and handling, greater vulnerability to damage of both the rims and the tyres, higher wear rate and higher cost of replacement tyres.

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