Big wheels=slow go?

[brifri81]

i was plannin on getting some 19 x 8 axis sevens but i just remembered listening to someone say that the bigger wheels you have the slower and less mileage you get from your car.

is this true? i dont really mind the less miles, but is it true that bigger wheels slow you down?

thanks.

 

[kyle]

Depends a lot on weight of the wheel. Search around, this has been brought up many many times.

 

[91 NT Eclipse]

Yes, they will slow you down. They are heavier and the low pro tire doesn't exactly help traction either. If you care about performance, you won't buy 19s.

 

[98_silvergs]

In all honesty, when i put my 18" Paradymes on i didnt really notice a difference in speed, and these bastards are heavy. But then agian im an n/t so these cars are slow anyways

 

[brifri81]

thanks for all the posts guys!

my friend also says that 19's give you more flats...true?

this guys a dork so i dunno

thanks

 

[98_silvergs]

It all depends, You gotta be careful around bumps. I have a 40 series tire on my 18's and alot of people put 35 series tire with 19's which will cause a flat easier, very narrow tire wall. But Eclipses are capable of easily fitting 19's on them with a 40 series tire due to the huge wheel wells.