[ConceptVBS]

If 2 tibbys have stock 2.0L BETA engines, one has a 16" wheels + tires and the other with a 14 or a 15" wheels + tires....which one will win a straight race? Is there any performance difference between these two cars in terms of speed?






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[i8acobra]

With identical drivers, the car with the smaller rims would be quicker, even if the overall rim/tire height was the same. The smaller rims have less rotational mass and can accelerate quicker. However, the difference would be so small that driver skill would be a bigger factor.


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[jrh382]

Usually an ideal type of rim to race with is 15". Whenever you see people trying to race with 19s and a body kit, you know they ain't for real <img src=/images/forums/snitz/laugh.gif width=15 height=31 border=0>


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[dijabutia]

depens on the wheels, if you've got low weight wheels then you'd probably win


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