SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: How much extra power
09-09-2015, 08:02 AM
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How much extra power
If I change from 20 inch to 19 inch wheels how much extra power will I get,
10,20,30 BHP, any one know, perhaps some formula.
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10,20,30 BHP, any one know, perhaps some formula.
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09-09-2015, 12:59 PM
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Do a Google search for the formulas. There are so many factors involved that you couldn't just spit out a number with any real accuracy. If you go to a lighter wheel/tire and are stepping down in diameter, you will make more power.
09-14-2015, 01:23 AM
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Assuming the same wheel material and overall wheel/tire height, you should improve acceleration and braking by 5 - 8% (hard to calculate without knowing weight and wheel/tire height), by reducing the flywheel effect. It doesn't change horsepower.
09-14-2015, 10:55 AM
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