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Actually, bigger wheels equal more weight farther out from the hub. And that does impact stopping ability.
EDIT. And actually, bigger brakes take less foot pressure (all else being equal) to obtain the same force on the wheel, which allows you to modulate more finely and have a better feel-which would allow you to shorten your stopping distance. Also, a lower profile tire doesnt squirm as much which gives you better traction and feel-which will also contribute to shorter stopping distances.
Other wise, race cars would just run little go-cart tires and not worry about it. They actually run larger wheels so that larger brakes can be used-because they stop better.
EDIT. And actually, bigger brakes take less foot pressure (all else being equal) to obtain the same force on the wheel, which allows you to modulate more finely and have a better feel-which would allow you to shorten your stopping distance. Also, a lower profile tire doesnt squirm as much which gives you better traction and feel-which will also contribute to shorter stopping distances.
Other wise, race cars would just run little go-cart tires and not worry about it. They actually run larger wheels so that larger brakes can be used-because they stop better.
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