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how much slower do you go with 20s?

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Old 08-19-03, 10:25 PM
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I'm thinking about upgrading from 18 to 20s. Can someone please give me an idea on how much you go slow with 20s on the car? on a gs400
Old 08-19-03, 11:36 PM
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I put 20's on mine and it really set my odometer off but I got lucky that I got it tested after I got a ticket, and it came out on my speedo showing 65. I went from 18's to 20's and I don't feel a difference in acceleration, but I find that I can take turns sharper and faster but that also might have a lot to do w/ the Pirelli P zeros on it.
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Depends on the 20's you select. And often it's the slowing down, not the speeding up that should be the concern.
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i was shocked tha i didn't lose that much power when i got mine put on. i had some getto 20's b4 and they reall slowed me done and made it harfer 2 brake so i guess it depends. get a good quality whhel, they don't way as much as some of the lesser xpensive wheels.
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You could always try to find some of the lighter wheels out on the market to help you offset the difference in size by having lighter rims. I mean I could lift the 19-in VOLK TE-37 with just one finger. Now that's some serious weight reduction. Try doing that with your stock wheels. No way!

I was reading a mag earlier and they are doing a review on some 140+ wheels that are on the market that they could get their hands on. The lightest was the Volk range (obviously) and also a brand of wheels called EGOIST or EGOIS, I forgot. But the others, especially the bling2 chromey ones are very very heavy. Might as well strap on some lead wheels and drive....
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thanks
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I dont feel that my 20's slowed me down at all.. When I pass speed o meters that police put out, the exact speed it shows is usually what i'm going....
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