Changed my wheels
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Originally Posted by ttrank
Ahhh I don't agree...
These wheels are about the same weight as my stock 17's and a tiny bit smaller diameter with the tires. They weigh 2lbs less than the iForged Aero's I was going to get. Yes the tires weigh a little more but the extra grip from the width, smaller sidewall and compound is worth it.
Plus the looks are hot!
These wheels are about the same weight as my stock 17's and a tiny bit smaller diameter with the tires. They weigh 2lbs less than the iForged Aero's I was going to get. Yes the tires weigh a little more but the extra grip from the width, smaller sidewall and compound is worth it.
Plus the looks are hot!
As for handling, you have altered the geometry of your car, which in most cases will be detrimental to it's handling. It's all too common to assume that bigger/wider wheels and rims help. They actually usually hurt, even if they come in at the same weight as their replacements, which they usually don't.
I attended a Skip Barber high performance school two weeks ago in Daytona that confirmed what I am saying.
It's too bad that you haven't been to the track at all to see a before and after. But I think you would be very surprised.
I'm taking my new Charger SRT8 out to the drags next weekend for the first time. The only reason this car comes with 20's standard is to clear the 14.2 inch Brembo brakes that come with the car. I expect a low 13 or high 12 stock based on other's experience. No one to date has done better with altered wheel combo.
Good luck.
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10-20-2006, 11:48 PM
^^^
its about priorities. dont talk like we havent discussed this before. It has been beaten to death on this forum.
I am not going to give a detailed response, but on the street, the look of the wheel out values its poor performance
I think TTrank would rather have good looking wheel that he could use on a saturday night than a wheel that will shave off .5 seconds at the strip at the sacrifice of appearance assuming that he spends more time on the street than at the track.
anyways, that S/C more than makes up for the weight of the wheel
its about priorities. dont talk like we havent discussed this before. It has been beaten to death on this forum.
I am not going to give a detailed response, but on the street, the look of the wheel out values its poor performance
I think TTrank would rather have good looking wheel that he could use on a saturday night than a wheel that will shave off .5 seconds at the strip at the sacrifice of appearance assuming that he spends more time on the street than at the track.
anyways, that S/C more than makes up for the weight of the wheel
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10-20-2006, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Neal376
^^^
its about priorities. dont talk like we havent discussed this before. It has been beaten to death on this forum.
I am not going to give a detailed response, but on the street, the look of the wheel out values its poor performance
its about priorities. dont talk like we havent discussed this before. It has been beaten to death on this forum.
I am not going to give a detailed response, but on the street, the look of the wheel out values its poor performance
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Originally Posted by DP03
Right. I just want to make sure that folks that want big wheels/tires understand the compromise.
Thats cause I know mine looks and sounds better(and thats stock)!!!
Yeeaahh Baby!
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10-21-2006, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Neal376
yup, they know.
I actually hate the handling of my 19's compared to my stock 17's.
(however, the car rolls much less on the highway with my wider tires)
I actually hate the handling of my 19's compared to my stock 17's.
(however, the car rolls much less on the highway with my wider tires)
The only place that the G excels at over the SRT is low speed choppy roads. The Bilstein shocks on the SRT are designed for the autobahn...
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What is this thread turning into? It is simply about ttrank sharing pictures of his new wheels and that is it. It is getting way off topic and you guys are jacking his thread. If you would like to discuss the handling and such, this is not the correct forum. Please take it to the appropriate forum. Thanks.
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10-21-2006, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by AgentAero04
I agree.It rests with each individual on performance vs appearance.Some of us want a mix of the 2.I really don't care if someone elses car is faster.
Thats cause I know mine looks and sounds better(and thats stock)!!!
Yeeaahh Baby!
Thats cause I know mine looks and sounds better(and thats stock)!!!
Yeeaahh Baby!
But guys, the old standard saying is still correct."No replacement for displacement". I fire up the old V8 every morning and get a grin......The G is another V6 - period. And unfortunetly, lots of folks make them sound like the Honda lawn mowers that we all hate....
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Originally Posted by BOCABLACKG35
What is this thread turning into? Tt is simply about ttrank sharing pictures of his new wheels and that is it. It is getting way off topic and you guys are jacking his thread. If you would like to discuss the handling and such, this is not the correct forum. Please take it to the appropriate forum. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by BOCABLACKG35
What is this thread turning into? Tt is simply about ttrank sharing pictures of his new wheels and that is it. It is getting way off topic and you guys are jacking his thread. If you would like to discuss the handling and such, this is not the correct forum. Please take it to the appropriate forum. Thanks.
https://g35driver.com/forums/wheels-tires-25/
If you feel a need to move this dialogue, please let us all know....
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Originally Posted by DP03
The G has great looks by anyone's standards. Sound, that's another story. I had the Stillen on mine, and it sounded good. I've heard every aftermarket system, and they either sound ok or really bad (rice), depending on the application.
But guys, the old standard saying is still correct."No replacement for displacement". I fire up the old V8 every morning and get a grin......The G is another V6 - period. And unfortunetly, lots of folks make them sound like the Honda lawn mowers that we all hate....
But guys, the old standard saying is still correct."No replacement for displacement". I fire up the old V8 every morning and get a grin......The G is another V6 - period. And unfortunetly, lots of folks make them sound like the Honda lawn mowers that we all hate....
.But c'mon.The stock exhaust(especially on deceleration-low end) sounds awesome.
I've listened to lots of sound files recently of so many set ups.....and nahhh.
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10-21-2006, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by AgentAero04
Thats true about the lawnmowers.. .
But c'mon.The stock exhaust(especially on deceleration-low end) sounds awesome.
I've listened to lots of sound files recently of so many set ups.....and nahhh.
.But c'mon.The stock exhaust(especially on deceleration-low end) sounds awesome.
I've listened to lots of sound files recently of so many set ups.....and nahhh.
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10-21-2006, 05:35 PM
Originally Posted by DP03
Sorry, we have to agree to disagee.
OK, sounds like a deal. I'm not going to get into a pissing match with you since I don't care that much...
Originally Posted by DP03
I'm taking my new Charger SRT8 out to the drags next weekend for the first time. The only reason this car comes with 20's standard is to clear the 14.2 inch Brembo brakes that come with the car. I expect a low 13 or high 12 stock based on other's experience. No one to date has done better with altered wheel combo.
Good luck at the track, I hav raced a charger SRT-8 a few times and won by a decent amount. I'd like to know what you run after you take it.