Wheel size question

Redfirecobra04

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How will size of the wheel affect the 1/4mile run? I am currently on 18 x 9 but would like to upgrade to 20 x 10. Obviously the weight would be different but how about the overall enertia of getting wheels moving?
 

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a larger diameter wheel will decrease your torque. i went from 18z to 19z and not only could i feel it on the butt dyno but it was evidenced on the real dyno.

i keep my stocks on drag radials for the track and my 19z for the street.
 

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Redfirecobra04 said:
Thanx for the reply. Would a larger size somewhat/somehow eliminate the wheel hopp?

I can't answer your question but wouldn't tire width also reduce wheel hop?
 

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a larger wheel diameter will probably increase your chance of wheel hop due to a lower profile tire having a stiff sidewall not allowing much flex!
 

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