20 inch rims
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20 inch rims
I recently put 20s on my bonne and I notice that it doesn't have that "stick you to the seat feeling" anymore. I've already spent my money on the rims so how can I get that torque back. My Bonne is pretty much stock. A/C Delco Platinum plugs and some okay spark plug wires are the only things I have replaced. I ready to step up my Bonne so I can smoke the 20 inch tires like I did the 16s.
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The 20" rims are going to hurt you more then they are going to help you. It takes more power to rotate the 20" rim then say a 16-17" rim(or something to that effect). You would've been better off with a 17" or 18" rim.
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the weight of your 20" rims ( especially chrome.. they weigh more ) plus the weight of your low pro tires are heavier then stock rims and tires total.. so you have more rotational mass.. thats why it'* harder to turn those puppies and to stop them.. Think of it as throwing a 10lbs ball vs. a 20lbs ball.. which one can you get more distance and easier?? Weight is the factor.. it'* also the placement of the weight.. if the weight is more on the outer portion.. it'* got more leverage thus requires more energy to turn and stop them.. if you're weight is closer to the center.. it takes less energy to turn and stop them also.. ( want you to spin a 20LBs ball on a 6 feet chain and want you to stand in one spot vs. 20Lbs ball on your chest and a 6 feet chain )
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Originally Posted by zzzzzeke
eh....just do intake, exhaust, and smaller pulley ...that'll get u back some
Your brakes are gonna be under more stress, you may want to look at nicer brakes or rotors as well. I'm sure you've found that out already.
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