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El-Camaro
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Post subject: How is the acceleration with big wheels?  Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 9:48 pm |
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Hi,
I'm thinking of buying 20" rims for my Maro, 245/35 ZR20 front and 275/30 ZR20 rear. Unfortunately it's just a V6.
Do you think the acceleration will be noticeable slower?
Currently I have to stock wheels on my car.
I'm sure a lot of guys here have experience with big wheels!
Kai
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Garry
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 10:08 pm |
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Location: Bad Hersfeld, Germany
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20"? Why not go all the way and build a 4x4  J/K
If you can really make 'em fit, they'll probably look pretty massive ... dunno if our poor V6's can still get the car moving 
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BenZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 10:59 am |
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Gunnar had 19" and that was already debatable but 20" is a bit too much for my taste and I guess it does not help drivability either.
Ben
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slickmetal.com
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 11:05 am |
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I have 18", 235/40 all around...not too much diff in accel then with the 16" - but the ride is way more bumpy....
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 5:56 pm |
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It depends on how heavy they are. If they are heavier, there will obviously be more rotating mass. I wouldn't even think of going 20s. Yuk!
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Daddy
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 7:19 pm |
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Yeah dude. I agree with the previous posts.
I have 18's and they are big enough. I wouldn't think of anything any bigger
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nmonty
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:31 am |
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No flame intended, but why is it always the V6 cars that do the really tacky crap to a nice car. I mean, seriously, 20's on a camaro. It's supposed to be a sports car, not some sort of lowrider.
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 6:02 am |
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There are alot of V8 guys who do that chit too, but I can't understand why. You can bling just as much with 17s or 18s, without running on dubs. :laugh:
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Daddy
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:23 am |
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CandyMan
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:58 am |
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hehe, I agree too, 20s are just too big. Might look better if you go with a body kit, but still wouldnt take bigger than 19".
19" and body kit looks kewl
Vadim
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Daddy
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:12 am |
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That does look pretty kewl!
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ChrisV6
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 12:17 pm |
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nmonty wrote: No flame intended, but why is it always the V6 cars that do the really tacky crap to a nice car. I mean, seriously, 20's on a camaro. It's supposed to be a sports car, not some sort of lowrider.
I hate to say it, but you´re right Nick...
For the money for a set of 20s and appropriate tires you can nearly buy an LS1 engine  Well, or at least some power mods.
The changed ratio (axle-tires), the additional rotating mass and the persistent fear of hitting the fender wells will make that car pretty slow j/k
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 12:57 pm |
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Why is the front so much higher on that black one???  Ugly if you ask me.
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CandyMan
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 1:00 pm |
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hehe, that wasn't me who wrote damn sexy on the pic lol. That car is not my style either but the 19" look good.
Maybe he has front coils like Bruce.
Vadim
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El-Camaro
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 7:31 pm |
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I didn't expect that much response 
I have seen a lot of 20" wheels on Camaros in the states and I really like the look. It looks massive that's true, but I also think it looks aggressive. But that's just my opinion!
Take a look at this car, but ignore the body kit and the hood!
I really like the rims!
@ChrisV6: The ratio will change just a bit, the total diameter of the wheels will be almost the same! They will cost around 3500 Euro including wheels! If I could change the engine to a V8 for that money, I would not drive a V6 anymore!
Kai
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ChrisV6
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 7:41 pm |
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El-Camaro wrote: @ChrisV6: The ratio will change just a bit, the total diameter of the wheels will be almost the same! They will cost around 3500 Euro including wheels! If I could change the engine to a V8 for that money, I would not drive a V6 anymore!
It looks "massive", true. Agressive, i don´t know.
But tastes are different.
I just wanted to say, your car won´t get any faster for sure
And i know different things to do with 3500EUR as spending it on something that makes my car even slower... j/k
I hate to ask this question, but, i guess, you have to get your car through TÃœV...?
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 7:56 pm |
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Not my opinion of aggressive, but HEY- it's your car. Do what you want with it. Hell, Jason does!
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El-Camaro
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 8:30 pm |
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@ChrisV6: The TÃœV is always a pain in the a.. But it should not be a problem, if you buy german wheels. I mean if they are ok for a BMW, why should there be a problem with a Maro?
But just a wrote, I'm "thinking" of buying 20" rims! 19" would be also great 
Kai
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ChrisV6
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 8:33 pm |
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El-Camaro wrote: @ChrisV6: The TÃœV is always a pain in the a.. But it should not be a problem, if you buy german wheels. I mean if they are ok for a BMW, why should there be a problem with a Maro?
Should work, if the TÃœV guy overlooks the 5x120 and 5x120.65 difference..
(I know it works, but TÃœV guys can get picky if it comes to half an milimeter difference LOL)
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Garry
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 8:36 pm |
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I think John had an issue with BMW wheels before ... !?
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