Originally Posted by
markhat250
I'm new to on-road. Just wondering the difference between the 12R5.1 and the 12R5. I was thinking of going used 12R5 unless the .1 is a huge jump in whatever. Was hoping for some advice. Thanks.
I actually prefer the 12r5 when combined with the wider original style rear pod plates. I feel the older box style pod is less fragile than the 12r5.1 style. I have bent two cars worth of pod parts on my R5.1. Could just be coincidence though.