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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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Default wheels size..does it effect speed?

would going with a 18" wheels up from 17's slow it down?
 
Old Jan 4, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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Yes, more rotating mass.
 
Old Jan 5, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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wrong forum this goes in tire talk.

And like he said more rotating mass means a slower car.
 
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