Xeryon Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 ^^^ I was just thinking that it still looked like a 4x4 even lowered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeryon Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 incorrect. the larger wheels usually weigh more, therefore the rolling mass is greater for the engine to try and turn. 1 additional pound on the wheel has an effect of like 100 pounds of weight for the rest of the car. If you really want to I can find the article about a pro shop that ran dyno tests that confirm this. The test car was a d15 civic and after changing the 13's to 17's the guy lost near 10% power, from 105 to 95, and 3-5 mpg the other issue is the location of the weight itself. Even if the wheels weighed exactly the same the larger wheel will rob the car of more power due to the weight being further out from the hub. I'm not sure of the physics on that, I didn't pay that close of attention all those years ago in high school. This is also a dyno proven issue, although the effects in this case are much less pronounced then the total weight issues. This is to the tune of a couple hp loss and a minor variance in fuel mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repsol Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 I like these wheels. If I got a smaller size rim, it would be the same rim. I'm not spending money on that right now, When I have money to blow sure why not. I am going with a lip kit. And thanks for the Photoshop pics, makes my car look sex in my opinion. That's all that matters.>_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pballer2005 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 i already did that. mine looks better and i couldn't help but compete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphries Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 of course photoshop's gonna look better but i found a way to make it look decent with ms paint.. thats talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pballer2005 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 yeah true i guess i gotta give you props for that. i tried it with ms paint first and it looked like a preschool kid did it with his plastic scissors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pballer2005 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 yeah true i guess i gotta give you props for that. i tried it with ms paint first and it looked like a preschool kid did it with his plastic scissors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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