20" wheels affect performance?

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Old 08-29-2008, 09:20 PM
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20" wheels affect performance?

I know there probably isnt much difference with 19-20" wheels, but I was thinking about getting some new 20" volks for the ride. Just wondering if anyone has put 20's on the front and back, and if there has been a performance diff? newbie question..
Old 08-29-2008, 09:43 PM
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Some of the differences from the stock 19's going up to a 20 will be the slight increased weight (depending on what wheel you get), and the additional rubbing if you already have a drop. I dont have my 20's yet, but those who do may be able to chime in a little better.
Old 08-29-2008, 10:22 PM
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Old 08-30-2008, 01:22 PM
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The "rotational mass" is what hinders performance in bigger wheels. The more "mass" that needs to roll, the more power it robs. It's not as crazy as some people say it is in my experience...
Old 08-30-2008, 01:26 PM
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Stock 19s are heavy as-is, so going to 20's wont hurt as much as you think, if at all
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nope i have 26's and im faster than stock
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Ok, 20" is it then! Going to wait until I burn up my first set of tires, and at the rate im going it wont be long. haha.
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what rims are you gonna go with?
Old 08-30-2008, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by TerribleONE453
what rims are you gonna go with?
Looking at the Volk GTC's
Old 08-30-2008, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TerribleONE453
nope i have 26's and im faster than stock
uh 26 on a g?
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Originally Posted by jnguyennikka
uh 26 on a g?
Sarcasm....
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16's FTW!!!!!
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