20" Axis Pentas

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Old 05-10-2007 | 04:48 PM
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20" Axis Pentas

So I decided to go with the 20" Axis Pentas, just love the lip and look of them, but I got one question. How big of a difference will it be going to the 20" from my OEM 18" Sport wheels, handling and acceleration wise? Is it noticable/worth it? Thanks! -matt
 
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Old 05-10-2007 | 04:53 PM
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your acceleration will suffer somewhat, but not enough to warrant not getting the wheels. The Penta's are great looking wheels, i'd say its definitely worth it!
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Old 05-10-2007 | 05:24 PM
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With my cheapo cast Privat Netz....I noticed a huge difference in acceleration from the OEM 17s to the 20s. I'm not sure how much a difference it was from the OEM forged 19" I ran prior to the Netz (sold 19s, put on stock 17s)...but I felt it big time going from the 17s to 20s.

As Gdup said...I still wouldn't have not got them even if I knew
 
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Old 05-10-2007 | 05:37 PM
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Very nice choice.

The average equations are anywhere from 4-8lbs of equivalent car weight when you add 1lb of unspring weight. So if you use those every lb more the wheels weigh would be like adding 16-32lbs to your car.

I know when I got rid of my first 20" wheels that weighed 14lbs each more than my new ones the difference in acceleration, cornering and braking was very noticeable.
 
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