Slower Max w/ larger rims??
09-15-2003, 06:23 PM
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Slower Max w/ larger rims??
I know a couple of the Org guys have told me that larger rims (18" & 19") make the Max slower. But how much slower are we talkin?? I would love to get some 18" Konigs, but I really dont want to lose any performace, since I have an auto.
09-15-2003, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by kloogy
I ran at the track with my stock 17's and with my 19's and I ran the same exact times, and even trapped higher with my 19's...Just my .02
on your max, very clean...
09-15-2003, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SteVTEC
Larger, heavier rims = more weight = more rotating weight = requires more of the engine's power to spin up, and more of the brakes force to decelerate
werd...i definitely agree...there is always a trade off...19 looks better but it does slow down ur car....
09-15-2003, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by SteVTEC
Larger, heavier rims = more weight = more rotating weight = requires more of the engine's power to spin up, and more of the brakes force to decelerate
09-15-2003, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by E55AMG2
Well, you could always get volks w/ pilot sports. They will be a sh!tload lighter than stock.....but so will your wallet.
09-16-2003, 12:31 AM
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If you get SO-3's on a 19 inch wheel, that is 26 lbs or less, I can guarantee you you will get a better time than a 17 inch heavy **** stock wheel. I just speak from the numbers I have gotten at the track. I ran my best time on 19's with quite a bit of heat in the air.
09-16-2003, 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Cdriven
I know a couple of the Org guys have told me that larger rims (18" & 19") make the Max slower. But how much slower are we talkin?? I would love to get some 18" Konigs, but I really dont want to lose any performace, since I have an auto.
Any forged wheel is going to be lighter in weight than a cast wheel. The same two wheels (1 forged and 1 cast) having the same size, style and diameter, the forged can be as much as 20-25% lighter in weight than the cast. The only downfall of forged wheels is that they are a tad higher in price. You pay a bit more to get the added power to the tires, but isn't it worth it in the long run?
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