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Old 02-17-2009 | 10:29 PM
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on average how much power does going from a stock 16" wheel with a 245 to a 17" with a 315 cost ya? i raced a buddy of mine (01 t/a 6 speed with bolt ons) when i was bone stock. he got me by only about a car and a half. well now that i have my exhaust on and 4.10's along with the bigger wheels he still beat me by about the same amount. would the bigger wheels take away from the 4.10's that much?
Old 02-18-2009 | 12:08 PM
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it shouldnt take away that much.
Old 02-18-2009 | 05:26 PM
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Ya i was surprised when i shipped those out on how much they weighed. The front come in at 51lbs and the rears were 54lbs . The stocker the i ran on my car were only 38lbs
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Hey Caleb did you see my new wheels?
Old 02-18-2009 | 05:43 PM
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Heavier wheels do add rotating mass, gears only help on the launch. Dump the clutch a 1K higher and you’ll have your car length.
Old 02-18-2009 | 08:59 PM
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lol i cant even ride the clutch out at 1500 without spinning! and no roger i havent but i'll do that now!! god im so pissed i bent one




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