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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 07:30 AM
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What effects would 26 lbs wheels have on a evo 9?
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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make it accelerate slower
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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what wheels/tires are u going to put on your car that weigh 26lbs?
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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26 POUNDS! REALLY? that's almost 40lbs of extra unsprung weight!
You do not want them, no matter how good you think they look!
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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From: somewhere testing various tires, brakes, and suspensions.
Stock are 22ish. So thats 4 more lbs a corner. Slower accel, slower handling/response.
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Ev0_J0e
what wheels/tires are u going to put on your car that weigh 26lbs?
Just wheels,Enkei RZ-5,18 INCHES.
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