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

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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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does putting on bigger wheels make your car acclerate faster... i could just be fooling myself but to me with the 17s i got on seem to me that the car does acelerate..also by going wider

man the traction is crazy


Old Jan 25, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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no, usually bigger wheels = heavier = a tiny bit less acceleration. traction should be better though.
Old Jan 25, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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No actually slower.

Smaller diameter =better acceleration
Bigger diameter = better top end
Old Jan 25, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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smaller the more acceleration, thats y most dragracers roll on 15' and 16'
Old Jan 25, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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Smaller wheels is like lower gears, you take off quicker.
Old Jan 26, 2007 | 02:13 AM
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smaller the more acceleration, thats y most dragracers roll on 15' and 16'
yeh but for a every day car if you but after market rims that small your just wasting money
Old Jan 26, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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+1^ ^ ^
but bigger is slower but i wouldnt let it bother u, its not that much
Old Jan 26, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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you loose torque when you go with bigger wheels thats why most people do a dyno run with the stock 15's...................................
Old Jan 26, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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The one and only good thing about the waffle stars!!!!
Old Jan 26, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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That and the stockers are supprisingly light.



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