20 INCH REAR WHEELS??
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Honolulu Hawaii
Re: 20 INCH REAR WHEELS?? (Tombone)
Depends what aspect you're talking about. Conventionally, a shorter sidewall will allow less flex which in turn reduces traction. However the stock runflats are pretty stiffly sidewalled anyhow, so it might not be that bad a hit. Along the same lines, the reduced flex means better cornering capabilites as well....so straight line traction may suffer, but your cornering grip should improve.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,911
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From: Honolulu Hawaii
Re: 20 INCH REAR WHEELS?? (2C5only21)
Here's some pics of my Z...the rest can be found in my imagestation album (there's a link in my sig). I've since lowered the front of the Z another inch or so. Much better :thumbs:
[Modified by EFI-1, 5:12 PM 12/28/2003]
[Modified by EFI-1, 5:12 PM 12/28/2003]
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,298
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From: Tyler TX
Re: 20 INCH REAR WHEELS?? (kwik8racr)
Man thats a sweet car.
:cool: :cheers: :thumbs:
I have 20's on the rear of mine, and I get no traction what so ever with them, but with having over 500 rwhp and a heavy foot, it's impossible! :D
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From: Savannah GA
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Re: 20 INCH REAR WHEELS?? (red1vette)
Weight of the rim has some performance factor also. A set of lightweight forged 20" rims will offer maybe a tenth or two of benefit due to unsprung weight being 4x+ that of non-unsprung weight.
