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Does the tire/wheel diameter effect the dyno??

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Old Jan 8, 2002 | 09:04 PM
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Default Does the tire/wheel diameter effect the dyno??

Would the tire and wheel diameter effect dyno results. Same car with 18's vs 20's. THANKS!!
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Old Jan 8, 2002 | 09:51 PM
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as long as they are the same diameter no, But if one weighs more than the other yes.
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Only if the overall diameter of the tire+rim is larger or smaller, thus changing the gear ratio. I don't think it would change it much. Any other ideas???


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Old Jan 9, 2002 | 04:10 AM
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Default Re: Does the tire/wheel diameter effect the dyno?? (NoMercy)

NoMercy I too run 20's on the back. I have been told I am loosing power, how much I don't know :nonod:

I don't care all that much do to how :cool: they look.
I know your car is going to be scary fast so I know where your coming from :)
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