V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

rims slow me down?

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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 03:00 AM
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yea shoulda got a tru trac to start with now ur gonna have to pay for parts x 2 and labor x 2
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 03:05 AM
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yeah thats why i am glad i heard the day i was about to order my tlok to just go ahead and get a true trac
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 03:14 AM
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well i gto a package deal that was on rpmoutlet but it was taken off, but it came with tlok and it was a hell of a deal and i was planning on stopping now but once u start u just keep going
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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Even if you get rims that are the same weight, but are bigger, they require more power to turn. The bigger the diameter, the more power it takes....unless they weigh a good bit LESS than your smaller rims.
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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yes i know that makes since. But here is the part i dont understand. Wouldnt a 16 inch rim with a bigger tire and a 17 inch rim with a low pro tire be the same size?
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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yes, that is what i did when i bought 18's from 15's you just need the same diameter
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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I noticed a BIG difference when I put my wheels on. The whole back end felt heavy. I dont really care though, they look nice and thats all I care about, for now.
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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You guys do know the stock V6 rim is pretty hefty...I went to 17x8 bulletts and my car felt lighter(kinda scared me on the freeway) and had a tad better handling
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