17" vs 15" wheels pros and cons |
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17" vs 15" wheels pros and cons |
moggy |
Aug 23 2015, 01:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 192 Joined: 15-December 04 From: Wales Member No.: 3,285 |
I don't seem to see many 914 circuit racers with 17" wheels on. Everyone seems to stick to 15". Is there a reason for this? I'm less bothered about the looks of 17" vs 15", I'm more interested in this from a performance perspective. Who out there has tried both wheel sizes? what size did you decide on, and why?
I personally have 15" (Cookie cutters 7" wide all around) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i31.photobucket.com-3285-1440357310.1.jpg) and 17" (Cup1 7"front 9"back) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i31.photobucket.com-3285-1440357310.2.jpg) At the moment, I'm forced to use the 17" on tracks where I need the top speed, due to my low ratio gearbox (a hangup from when it was a rally car). The 17" wheels have a 26" overall diameter. Whereas the 15" wheels are used on slower, twisty tracks. There is a huge weight difference between the wheels (including tyres) of 32kg (70.5lbs) total, which is an obvious benefit to sticking to the 15 "cookie cutters. But weight can't be the only reason why you circuit racers stick with the 15", so what are your reasons? |
moggy |
Aug 25 2015, 03:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 192 Joined: 15-December 04 From: Wales Member No.: 3,285 |
You yanks and yer V8 conversions (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
When are you gonna learn V8's are only good for boat anchors (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
mgp4591 |
Aug 31 2015, 01:41 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,383 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
You yanks and yer V8 conversions (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) When are you gonna learn V8's are only good for boat anchors (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Not baggin' on anyones engine choices but isn't it fact that a big P six weighs as much if not more than an LS1? I've never personally looked it up- this is just from what I've read on threads here... Probably doesn't include the cooling system but then that just balances the car out with a little weight on the front end. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
1stworks |
Sep 25 2015, 08:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 491 Joined: 31-March 13 From: colorado Member No.: 15,718 Region Association: None |
You yanks and yer V8 conversions (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) When are you gonna learn V8's are only good for boat anchors (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Not baggin' on anyones engine choices but isn't it fact that a big P six weighs as much if not more than an LS1? I've never personally looked it up- this is just from what I've read on threads here... Probably doesn't include the cooling system but then that just balances the car out with a little weight on the front end. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) I just finished ls1/boxster S 6 speed.My car came in at 2300lbs. All metal narrow body,full stiffening kit and not much else. I can't express how fun it is to drive... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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