Lack In Performance Really?

KaZpeR · September 7th, 2006, 08:17 PM

do 20 inch rims really drag on the perfomance of your car that bad ???

drgnracin72 · September 7th, 2006, 09:47 PM

yes.

orangeRcode · September 7th, 2006, 11:53 PM

Without a doubt, the best thing to do is compare the weight of the wheel & tire combo from the stock 17s to the 20s. More weight = slower times.

Bish · September 8th, 2006, 12:04 AM

Hmmm I really didn't need to read this post. No wonder I got passed by a taxi the other day.l

drgnracin72 · September 8th, 2006, 12:17 AM

lol.....thats great. hell ya they will slow your acceleration down a ton, wont slow down nearly as fast as stock, and wont handle as well

orangeRcode · September 8th, 2006, 09:19 AM

Another thing alot of folks don't consider when they add larger, heavier wheel packages is upgrading the brakes. I see SUVs that came from the factory with 17s sporting 22-24" wheels with the stock brakes. They are asking for trouble IMHO.

KaZpeR · September 8th, 2006, 04:12 PM

well i just got rid of my 03 cobra and it was built to be a show car so for my new mustang i wanted it to be presented as a show car but also have kick in the nuts performance so what do you guys suggest for my wheels i still want blacked out rims but what size should i use for the best performance

L33T · September 8th, 2006, 07:14 PM

18's are optimal from everything I've read so far.

drgnracin72 · September 8th, 2006, 07:48 PM

thats very true rob. i ask people when i see they have huge ass wheels why they didnt do it and most dont even undrestand why and how it could cause problems with braking. i read something sometime about going from a 18" to a 22" will extend your 60-0 brakin distance something like 50-60 feet. that imo is stupid and rckless and careless.

ckthecerealkiller · September 8th, 2006, 07:54 PM

18's would be IDEAL, just put some lowering springs on your car and it will look better then the 20's IMO

Pro Form · September 8th, 2006, 09:50 PM

I have 20's going on this week and will be adding a blower in the next 8 weeks...........................oh well

drgnracin72 · September 8th, 2006, 09:55 PM

just do your brakes

Pro Form · September 8th, 2006, 10:36 PM

I plan on it ......I want to do the proper research on the S/C and the brakes before I pull the trigger..........hence me crawling around the boards.

Pro Form · September 8th, 2006, 10:41 PM

I might trade my S/C for your boobs when I am done thow.

Bish · September 9th, 2006, 02:42 AM

I guess without comparison, I can't tell how much performance I'm losing. It's plenty fast for me and I like the look of the larger tires. I'm in love with the handling and braking is excellent.

I'll take the trade off...cuz I don't notice it.

drgnracin72 · September 9th, 2006, 06:52 AM

its there i promise ya!

Pro Form · September 9th, 2006, 12:22 PM

Just an excuse to add more HP...

T.M.-808- · September 10th, 2006, 10:49 AM

Not to be an ass,but these cars are slow already,and for the track,most folks have there stock rims with road coarse or drag tires.I'm going 20's all the way.The 05+ begs for larger tires,the 20's match the arch of the wheel wells perfectly,the 17 and 18s look funny.15 pounds per wheel is no big deal and won't effect braking as long as you keep the diameter the same as stock,throw your spare tire away to compinsate ..05+ has as big breaks as an 04 cobra.You can't compair an SUV with 24's because they goal IS to increase the tire size.The stang 20's,we just want a larger rim with a smaller/shorter tire to keep the diameter the same.The Saleens do pretty well with stock 20's
Example.....a BFG KDW2 265/30/20 is 26.3 inches tall..
.................my stock Perilli 235/55/17 is 26 inches tall.

You can even get a 25 series 20 inch ties that is only 25 inches tall.It's pretty much a rubber band though.Not good for potholes.

Bish · September 10th, 2006, 05:49 PM

Good info, TM. Thanks!!

whtleroy4you · September 22nd, 2006, 05:14 PM

I have the 18's on my, and at first i didnt like them, but they really do fit the car. i heard the 17s get better traction out of the hole?

September 7th, 2006, 08:17 PM	#1
KaZpeR Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 120	Lack In Performance Really? do 20 inch rims really drag on the perfomance of your car that bad ??? __________________ http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n.../kazperjr0.jpg you know your a ricer if you can fist fuck your exhaust tip

September 7th, 2006, 11:53 PM	#3
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 12.37@110.89 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,778	Without a doubt, the best thing to do is compare the weight of the wheel & tire combo from the stock 17s to the 20s. More weight = slower times. __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/image-apic687.jpg

September 8th, 2006, 12:04 AM	#4
Bish Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 769	Hmmm I really didn't need to read this post. No wonder I got passed by a taxi the other day.l __________________ Bish http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c5...ForumSig-1.jpg

September 8th, 2006, 09:19 AM	#6
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 12.37@110.89 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,778	Another thing alot of folks don't consider when they add larger, heavier wheel packages is upgrading the brakes. I see SUVs that came from the factory with 17s sporting 22-24" wheels with the stock brakes. They are asking for trouble IMHO. __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/image-apic687.jpg

September 8th, 2006, 04:12 PM	#7
KaZpeR Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 120	well i just got rid of my 03 cobra and it was built to be a show car so for my new mustang i wanted it to be presented as a show car but also have kick in the nuts performance so what do you guys suggest for my wheels i still want blacked out rims but what size should i use for the best performance __________________ http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n.../kazperjr0.jpg you know your a ricer if you can fist fuck your exhaust tip

September 8th, 2006, 07:14 PM	#8
L33T Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 732	18's are optimal from everything I've read so far.

September 8th, 2006, 07:54 PM	#10
ckthecerealkiller Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Greeley Colorado with high rate of living an low wages baby! Posts: 935	18's would be IDEAL, just put some lowering springs on your car and it will look better then the 20's IMO __________________ http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/6483/sig4zm.jpg

September 8th, 2006, 09:50 PM	#11
Pro Form Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 112	I have 20's going on this week and will be adding a blower in the next 8 weeks...........................oh well

September 8th, 2006, 10:36 PM	#13
Pro Form Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 112	I plan on it ......I want to do the proper research on the S/C and the brakes before I pull the trigger..........hence me crawling around the boards.

September 8th, 2006, 10:41 PM	#14
Pro Form Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 112	I might trade my S/C for your boobs when I am done thow.

September 9th, 2006, 02:42 AM	#15
Bish Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 769	I guess without comparison, I can't tell how much performance I'm losing. It's plenty fast for me and I like the look of the larger tires. I'm in love with the handling and braking is excellent. I'll take the trade off...cuz I don't notice it. __________________ Bish http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c5...ForumSig-1.jpg

September 9th, 2006, 12:22 PM	#17
Pro Form Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 112	Just an excuse to add more HP...

September 10th, 2006, 10:49 AM	#18
T.M.-808- Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: HAWAII Posts: 145	Not to be an ass,but these cars are slow already,and for the track,most folks have there stock rims with road coarse or drag tires.I'm going 20's all the way.The 05+ begs for larger tires,the 20's match the arch of the wheel wells perfectly,the 17 and 18s look funny.15 pounds per wheel is no big deal and won't effect braking as long as you keep the diameter the same as stock,throw your spare tire away to compinsate ..05+ has as big breaks as an 04 cobra.You can't compair an SUV with 24's because they goal IS to increase the tire size.The stang 20's,we just want a larger rim with a smaller/shorter tire to keep the diameter the same.The Saleens do pretty well with stock 20's Example.....a BFG KDW2 265/30/20 is 26.3 inches tall.. .................my stock Perilli 235/55/17 is 26 inches tall. You can even get a 25 series 20 inch ties that is only 25 inches tall.It's pretty much a rubber band though.Not good for potholes. __________________ ..........05 GT... 2 1/2" DROP..........

September 10th, 2006, 05:49 PM	#19
Bish Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 769	Good info, TM. Thanks!! __________________ Bish http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c5...ForumSig-1.jpg

September 22nd, 2006, 05:14 PM	#20
whtleroy4you Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 74	I have the 18's on my, and at first i didnt like them, but they really do fit the car. i heard the 17s get better traction out of the hole?

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