 Depressed after putting 17s on, brb less power, less handling, less braking |
 Jul 21, 2011 - 9:05 PM
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performance in all categories has decreased.
What have you guys done to remedy this problem? I can definitely tell I need lowered now more than ever because of the hightened center of gravity. My tires currently are 215/50/17....hopefully some 215/45s will give me a bit more of my power back. blah. |
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Jul 22, 2011 - 8:23 AM
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When I put 17s on my Celica I didn't notice a single bit of difference in performance. It's more the weight of the wheel than tire spec. It's more rolling mass that your car has to get moving. I'm running a 245/35/19 and 275/30/19 on my Lexus, the performance aspect is phenominal!!! Ride is a little rough due to almost no sidewall though
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Jul 22, 2011 - 5:01 PM
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QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jul 22, 2011 - 8:23 AM)  When I put 17s on my Celica I didn't notice a single bit of difference in performance. It's more the weight of the wheel than tire spec. It's more rolling mass that your car has to get moving. I'm running a 245/35/19 and 275/30/19 on my Lexus, the performance aspect is phenominal!!! Ride is a little rough due to almost no sidewall though Throw in a 3S and you'll have a change of heart  Lol, just kidding. I know exactly how you feel. I used to have a staggered set of 18's & the acceleration went downhill, but I got accustomed to it. After a month or so, if you are still bothered by it, switch back to smaller wheels. Just my .02 cents.-Ryan QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jul 22, 2011 - 8:23 AM) When I put 17s on my Celica I didn't notice a single bit of difference in performance. It's more the weight of the wheel than tire spec. It's more rolling mass that your car has to get moving. I'm running a 245/35/19 and 275/30/19 on my Lexus, the performance aspect is phenominal!!! Ride is a little rough due to almost no sidewall though Throw in a 3S and you'll have a change of heart Lol, just kidding. I know exactly how you feel. I used to have a staggered set of 18's & the acceleration went downhill, but I got accustomed to it. After a month or so, if you are still bothered by it, switch back to smaller wheels. Just my .02 cents.-Ryan |
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Mycurse180 Depressed after putting 17s on Jul 21, 2011 - 9:05 PM
Mycurse180 Also like to add that it made my steering feel a l... Jul 21, 2011 - 9:16 PM SwissFerdi I went from 14" steelies to 17" wheels, ... Jul 21, 2011 - 9:22 PM RabidTRD I'd say a smaller tread patch... If you think ... Jul 21, 2011 - 11:12 PM azian_advanced changing to a 45 won't make much of a differen... Jul 22, 2011 - 12:31 AM BonzaiCelica hmm why did you get 215/50R17 in the first place? ... Jul 22, 2011 - 3:21 AM whatthe Go back to stock rims, and wrap street semis and r... Jul 22, 2011 - 3:26 AM bmj67 From what I've read the 17" matrix wheels... Jul 22, 2011 - 6:56 PM
str8thugginit4ya QUOTE (bmj67 @ Jul 22, 2011 - 6:56 P... Jul 22, 2011 - 7:10 PM
Mycurse180 QUOTE (bmj67 @ Jul 22, 2011 - 6:56 P... Jul 23, 2011 - 10:55 AM stephen_lee 17 lbs? really? the stock 15" GT alloys? Jul 24, 2011 - 2:49 PM bmj67 the gt wheels are 15" Jul 25, 2011 - 12:15 AM stephen_lee oops. youre right. but they feel lighter to me...
... Jul 25, 2011 - 11:58 AM cjh4l22 yea, how heavy are the 17's you put on it? min... Jul 25, 2011 - 12:49 PM Rob_A Splash out on some volks
My 18" Ce28N weigh... Jul 25, 2011 - 2:30 PM Needles QUOTE (Rob_A @ Jul 25, 2011 - 3:30 P... Aug 29, 2011 - 9:09 AM Neon90424 regular OZ wheels are about 8 kgs and cast wheels ... Jul 25, 2011 - 2:36 PM Mycurse180 Well I'm moving tire size down to 215/45/17 Jul 25, 2011 - 5:52 PM Keiri Be prepared to continue being disappointed because... Jul 25, 2011 - 6:41 PM bmj67 I have the 17" tC wheels and 225/45r17 genera... Jul 25, 2011 - 8:06 PM Keiri QUOTE (bmj67 @ Jul 25, 2011 - 9:06 P... Jul 25, 2011 - 8:13 PM bmj67 I haven't driven in the wet yet just got them ... Jul 25, 2011 - 8:23 PM stephen_lee 1lbs of rotation mass(wheels) = 10 pounds dead wei... Jul 25, 2011 - 9:12 PM Mycurse180 QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Jul 25, 2011 - 10... Jul 27, 2011 - 3:45 PM Keiri QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Jul 25, 2011 - 10... Jul 25, 2011 - 9:37 PM bmj67 QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Jul 25, 2011 - 10... Jul 25, 2011 - 11:30 PM Galcobar QUOTE (bmj67 @ Jul 25, 2011 - 9:30 P... Jul 29, 2011 - 1:38 AM stephen_lee true it does take more energy to spin weight furth... Jul 26, 2011 - 4:21 PM delusionz ive had 14" steelies (not on the gt4 obviousl... Jul 29, 2011 - 10:10 PM ricochet1490 I'm also rolling 215-40-17's on mine. I d... Aug 28, 2011 - 9:14 PM |
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