Car seems "peppier" with 15" rim's

La Zona ImageryLa Zona Imagery New Wagonist
in Suspension, Braking & Wheels
I was gifted a set of 15" Integra LS mesh rims. Put them on my RT4WD today, and the car seems peppier. I had some 16" inch rims on prior, and it seemed like the car was more sluggish. Any similar thoughts?

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  • greenteagodgreenteagod Moderator
    Wheel weight makes a hell of a difference. Weigh em see what the difference is. Big rims just for looks can definitely kill "pep"

    Especially in drag racing where it can suck tenths of seconds up.
  • dove grey 64dove grey 64 Wagonist
    Also rolling diameter makes a difference. Always try to stay close to the original rolling diameter ie. 175/70/13, 185/60/14, 185/50/15, 185/40/16.
  • jb2wheelsjb2wheels Wagonist
    I replaced my stock steelies and tire (175/80-13?) with some LS mesh and 185/65-15.
    Tires are too tall.
    Car is a slug and mileage dropped from mid/hi 30s to mid/low 30s.

    But it looks tons better so I'm OK with it.

    I'll likely put some 195/50-15s on it when these are done.
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