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Old 05-31-2007, 03:01 PM
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I upgraded from 16" salad shooters to 18" AR Rebels 275/295.Now my ? is it feels that I lost a little SOTP feel is this normal with the bigger upgrade?
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The rebels are likely quite a bit heavier than the wheels you replaced. So yes it would be normal.
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The rebels are likely quite a bit heavier than the wheels you replaced. So yes it would be normal.
What do you think I lost 5hp or so?
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The rebels are likely quite a bit heavier than the wheels you replaced. So yes it would be normal.
What do you think I lost 5hp or so?
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What do you think I lost 5hp or so?
That would be a good estimate, most of the loss will be at the bottom end. It really does just depend though.
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That would be a good estimate, most of the loss will be at the bottom end. It really does just depend though.
When I punch it from like 40-60 mph it seems I lost some power whith the new setup.
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Your also not going to be breaking traction as much with a wider tire, wheel spin makes a car feel faster than it is sotp
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Its in your head. Theres no way you could feel that negligable difference.
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also, if that tire is taller, you have done the same thing as putting in a taller gear.
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