Biggest Rims - Page 2 - HondaClub.com

**TJ213** · 10-27-2006, 11:43 PM

I just found this article that says that bigger heavier wheels cause a drop in power as well as speed.

AP1fun · 10-29-2006, 12:46 AM

Speed yes which is commonly considered power on the street. On a dyno the numbers will be the same.

**TJ213** · 10-29-2006, 01:48 PM

There might be other factors, but when they tested the two wheels on the dyno they got this:

AP1fun · 10-29-2006, 09:04 PM

Is the first dyno plot listed? If so please post it up. Weather conditions might have played a huge factor or many other things to change this small amount of power.

**TJ213** · 10-29-2006, 10:40 PM

That dyno represents the larger wheels in red and the smaller ones in black, the entire article is here. I think they say that the HP drops mainly because of the messed up gear ratios, and that it accelerated slower due to extra weigh.

AP1fun · 10-30-2006, 05:15 PM

Gears don't effect HP or TQ numbers.

**TJ213** · 10-30-2006, 05:27 PM

IDK as far as I know either one of your could be right, but I'm willing to lose a few hp to go from

This

To This

AP1fun · 10-30-2006, 05:30 PM

I read the entire article. It's not bad, but they didn't post the conditions for the second run. Sometimes they wait 4 hours or so to set the dyno up or even wait untill the next day. A car can gain 3.8 hp on a 68 degree day than a 55 degree day (rain or some other situation)

**TJ213** · 10-30-2006, 05:33 PM

Well, at least we know bling does not = speed

boxcarracer0260 · 11-02-2006, 12:23 AM

or improved handling in most cases!

10-27-2006, 11:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
TJ213 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,568	I just found this article that says that bigger heavier wheels cause a drop in power as well as speed. __________________ Comma Club Member #1

10-29-2006, 12:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
AP1fun Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 683	Speed yes which is commonly considered power on the street. On a dyno the numbers will be the same. __________________ [/quote]

10-29-2006, 01:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
TJ213 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,568	There might be other factors, but when they tested the two wheels on the dyno they got this: __________________ Comma Club Member #1

10-29-2006, 09:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
AP1fun Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 683	Is the first dyno plot listed? If so please post it up. Weather conditions might have played a huge factor or many other things to change this small amount of power. __________________ [/quote]

10-29-2006, 10:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
TJ213 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,568	That dyno represents the larger wheels in red and the smaller ones in black, the entire article is here. I think they say that the HP drops mainly because of the messed up gear ratios, and that it accelerated slower due to extra weigh. __________________ Comma Club Member #1

10-30-2006, 05:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
AP1fun Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 683	Gears don't effect HP or TQ numbers. __________________ [/quote]

10-30-2006, 05:27 PM	#17 (permalink)
TJ213 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,568	IDK as far as I know either one of your could be right, but I'm willing to lose a few hp to go from This To This __________________ Comma Club Member #1

10-30-2006, 05:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
AP1fun Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 683	I read the entire article. It's not bad, but they didn't post the conditions for the second run. Sometimes they wait 4 hours or so to set the dyno up or even wait untill the next day. A car can gain 3.8 hp on a 68 degree day than a 55 degree day (rain or some other situation) __________________ [/quote]

10-30-2006, 05:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
TJ213 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,568	Well, at least we know bling does not = speed __________________ Comma Club Member #1

11-02-2006, 12:23 AM	#20 (permalink)
boxcarracer0260 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 302	or improved handling in most cases! __________________ Check out me 1993 EG6 "Under Construction"

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
i just bought a light blue white rims 96 vtec civic...	Smurf	Civic / Del Sol / CRX / Fit	3	06-18-2007 01:15 AM
Si rims	sexypinay122485	Want to buy	2	03-06-2007 02:52 PM
Check this site out for awsome rims for your car	Civic Lover	General Automotive	7	10-29-2006 12:09 PM
Looking For 2005 Type S Rims?	GOT POI?	Want to buy	0	10-28-2006 07:40 AM