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Old 09-15-2005 | 12:14 PM
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how much performance will I loose if the wheels and tires weigh 55lbs each. How much over stock (MY05) is that? thanks,....
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Old 09-15-2005 | 12:53 PM
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With just 19s you're going to loose performance. At 55 lbs with tires, you'll definitely notice the difference. What kind of wheels are you planning to put on your car?
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Old 09-15-2005 | 02:09 PM
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Actually, they're prety light











































If you're driving an H2.
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Old 09-15-2005 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DDSracer,Sep 15 2005, 02:14 PM
how much performance will I loose if the wheels and tires weigh 55lbs each. How much over stock (MY05) is that? thanks,....
The stock '05 rim and tire weighs in around 45 lbs.
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Old 09-15-2005 | 04:06 PM
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40 extra pounds of wheel weight = expect to get raped by stock s2000s.
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Old 09-16-2005 | 05:14 PM
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The extra 2" or 3"(Pre04) rotational inertia will kill you.
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