Will 17’ wheels perf
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Will 17’ wheels perf
In a general rule of thumb, 15/16's will perform better than 17/18/19, ect..The reason being is the reduced weight REALLY adds up, and they don't give such a short final drive to kill the top end.
Same thing with handling, provided a low-profile tire is added to the mix.
Same thing with handling, provided a low-profile tire is added to the mix.
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Will 17’ wheels perf
Originally Posted by aaron_b_b
What's the deal guys, </P>
Now that I'm getting the packs, gears, chip and maybe the timing adjuster, I was thinking of my wheels. I've heardthat 17' wheels perform better on the street then 18' inches..(I hope that it's not a stupid questions<IMG height=17 src=smileys/smiley9.gif width=17 border="0">) </P>
Is this true? 18's look bad a$$, but I want the performancevs the looks... </P>
Will 18's make the car heavier? Slower? <IMG src=smileys/smiley24.gif border="0"> Any input on this one? </P>
Thanks again!</P>
In a straight line 17's "might" perform better. Depends on the tire. The main reason being the hieght of the tire. The 18's will usually have a smaller sidewall hieght thus reducing the "wrinkle effect" when you launch your car. </P>
Depending on how much you are willing to spend you can get 18's that weigh less than 20lbs. a piece for racing and what not. The only drawback to running really light or large rims on the street is they dent easier. Be it R/R tracks or pot holes a rim that uses a taller tire will survive the abuse longer.</P>
Handling wise, a shorter, wider tire will perform better in corners since it has less flex and that energy is transmitted to the chassis. Though the American Iron series will only allow you to run a 17x9 max. </P>
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Will 17’ wheels perf
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Ohh Vfast,</P>
I like the bling-bling, but it's just not what the mustang was made for.
I'd prefer for the mustang to look like a muscle car. <IMG src=smileys/smiley2.gif border="0"></P>
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Um, lots of places sell those types of rims. Give a call to Steeda, Saleen, Maximum Motorsports, etc. It mainly depends on the look you are wanting. As in a solid wheel like a Weld or a 5-spoke like a Cobra R.</P>
I just run a set of 16x9 steeda rims. Too cheap to get bigger rims.</P>