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Old 09-26-2009, 06:56 PM
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hey guys, what kinda et gains might I get from going from stock 17 inch zr1's all around to a skinny combo? Any feedback would be appreciated from Weld, Bogart and Billet Street lite owners. thanks
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i think i saw a tenth or two.
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I would say at least a couple tenths between the weight of the front and rear wheels, weight transfer, and presumably better traction..
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Originally Posted by Magnet
and presumably better traction..
im sure thats where the gain comes from....
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Originally Posted by 383lt1impala
im sure thats where the gain comes from....
He said big/little combo not just littles, so I am saying he should get better traction depending on choice of tire, especially since it will most likely be a 15in wheel..

to be running what he is, he is obviously already getting good traction, but a 15 is always(all else constant) gonna get better traction..

all this being said, YES he most likely WILL gain from better traction so
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You will gain from the less rotating mass of the wheels if you go down to 15's but like said when you make that move often the rims are getting a sticky bias ply tire or at least a Drag radial which will gain as well.
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I lost two tenths just by putting skinnies on. Also, bias ply tires are A LOT lighter than radials too.



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