just put some rims on car.
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I just got some 18''s on the car I figured that I would go a bit slower, I find myself pulling more on my friend then before. I was just think it was a bad start but the thing was that I pulled a car 1/2 infront now then 2 weeks ago he was on my back bumper. I dont know my times from before but I really want to go check now. Any ideas why? I figured I would go slower. Ill post pics of the rims when I get around to it. If I am going faster im not complaining im just shocked. Thank you all.
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Originally Posted by unlemming
I know my 16"s will chirp pretty easily, which means power loss. So maybe the 18"s are putting the power to the ground better. ![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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yeah but you have to remember that larger/hevier rims you loose power (its harder to start a larger/heavier object). Just because the 18s aren't chirping doesn't mean it's putting power down better.
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Its all about traction off the line, i run faster times with my 18's than my stock because my 18s dont peel out as much on the line. It gives a more responsive take off thats y u jump on your friend.
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Originally Posted by AcuraTL2000
Its all about traction off the line, i run faster times with my 18's than my stock because my 18s dont peel out as much on the line. It gives a more responsive take off thats y u jump on your friend.
In fact, smaller wheels provide better traction because that means you will have a taller sidewall providing flexibility off the line, therefore letting the tread grab the pavement better. That's why they don't make hardcore slicks in low-profile, and that's why dragsters don't run big-ass wheels and low-profile tires. You can actually see the sidewall rippling on a dragster, which means less spin, giving you better traction.
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thanks, yeah 18'' x 7.5'' +45mm with 215/35/18 on them. yup you guys are correct konig tantrums, I really didnt know what i was going to get but saw these and they are on sale... so i got them.
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just take them off right now? you think it will look better with out them right as the car is right now? hmm i didnt even think of removing them before getting my kit.. but it can be done
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