 engine stress caused by wheel size? |
 Mar 1, 2008 - 8:14 AM
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First note that I looked around but didn't happen to see anything that mentioned this (pardon me if I missed it.)
Ok guys, Im looking into buying some new rims for my car, and I love the way 18's look on the celica. I know that physically they fit on the car no problem, but also i'm planning to put in the silvertop 4age. Now i know the 1.6 4age technically has more torque than the 1.8 7afe, but at a much higher range in the rpm band. Because of this would i be putting any unnecessary stress on the motor during stop and go traffic due to the wheel size? Basically are 18's to big for a 1.6L? Or am I worrying over nothing? Thanks ahead of time guys! |
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Apr 1, 2008 - 3:29 PM
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I just moved from a 17 wheel to a stock 15 inch GT wheel. I can tell a difference in the time it takes to get up to speed from a stop from my 17's. The car seems to rev quicker with the 15s for sure. Tires are a lot cheaper too!
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Razgriz engine stress caused by wheel size? Mar 1, 2008 - 8:14 AM
Hanyo When you increase wheel size you increase stress o... Mar 1, 2008 - 12:45 PM Razgriz I've already considered brakes and suspension ... Mar 1, 2008 - 7:57 PM jason i dont think you will have too much of a problem. ... Mar 12, 2008 - 6:50 PM ZGear I'm running 18in now and I'm really having... Mar 12, 2008 - 10:53 PM jason larger wheel, more weight, less acceleration, less... Mar 12, 2008 - 11:01 PM ZGear Believe it or not....7.5 width tires did feel a lo... Mar 12, 2008 - 11:17 PM 6_GEN Some 18's are lighter than others(more $... Mar 14, 2008 - 2:14 AM MercuryFree QUOTE(jason @ Mar 13, 2008 - 5:01 PM... Mar 14, 2008 - 2:30 AM Rayme 18" are for the looks, it's all it is abo... Mar 14, 2008 - 5:53 AM markjbutler QUOTE(MercuryFree @ Mar 14, 2008 - 2... Mar 15, 2008 - 2:57 PM alltracman78 Yes, unsprung weight for the suspension [anything ... Mar 17, 2008 - 7:06 PM Helix Don't forget the increase in fuel consumption.... Mar 18, 2008 - 8:25 AM 6strngs different brands of wheels are different weights t... Mar 18, 2008 - 9:34 AM
alltracman78 QUOTE(6strngs @ Mar 18, 2008 - 9:34 ... Mar 31, 2008 - 1:01 PM 6strngs QUOTE(alltracman78 @ Mar 31, 2008 - 11... Mar 31, 2008 - 4:37 PM Zelstin QUOTE(alltracman78 @ Mar 31, 2008 - 1... Mar 31, 2008 - 7:33 PM EXQUIZITCELICA when i went from 17's to 19's, i didnt not... Mar 31, 2008 - 12:10 PM thespacepanda Seriously, you guys realize that when getting a la... Mar 31, 2008 - 9:36 PM |
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