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As far as I know, the bigger the rim, the bigger the wheel = more grip... but thats the end of story.
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Not really true. Wider wheels = larger foot print. Larger diameter wheels do not equal bigger footprint. Instead you get a change in the shape of the footprint. (perhaps a slight increase in foot print.. but thats mainly a minor side effect. It isnt proportional as in a width increase, but it does exist since a tire is not a rigid structure. Read my article on tires posted here some time ago for more info.
Thats why in drag cars (non top fuel) the rule is generally small diameter and as wide as possible.
)... the braking distance that will increase is almost meaningless; doesn't it?
those are the kind of calculations that you consider zero or simply don't care.
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They are more significant then you think.
You can use this tool
http://www.csgnetwork.com/multirpmcalc.html
to calculate the difference youll see in rpm at a given mph.
There are only 3 real reasons to go with larger diameter wheels..of varying degrees of importance.
1) clearance for larger brakes.
2) looks
3) higher top speed all other factors equal.
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