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Dyno/steelies or summer rims???
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Dyno/steelies or summer rims???
What would be better to have on, steelies or summer rims when going to the dyno?
Of course steelies would be lighter than the summer rims which would mean you'd see more whp. But you'd more likely have the summer rims on while cruising around town which would give you a TRUE value of your whp.
Of course steelies would be lighter than the summer rims which would mean you'd see more whp. But you'd more likely have the summer rims on while cruising around town which would give you a TRUE value of your whp.
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use this simple formula:
given Radius of object = R(object), Weight of object = W(object), choose the setup with the lowest value: R(steelie)xW(steelie) + R(stock tire)xW(stock tire) versus R(rim)xW(rim) + R(summer tire)xW(summer tire)
if the values don't differ by much, then the dyno result won't either.
given Radius of object = R(object), Weight of object = W(object), choose the setup with the lowest value: R(steelie)xW(steelie) + R(stock tire)xW(stock tire) versus R(rim)xW(rim) + R(summer tire)xW(summer tire)
if the values don't differ by much, then the dyno result won't either.
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Originally posted by 99CHB
use this simple formula: given Radius of object = R(object), Weight of object = W(object), choose the setup with the lowest value: R(steelie)xW(steelie) + R(stock tire)xW(stock tire) versus R(rim)xW(rim) + R(summer tire)xW(summer tire)if the values don't differ by much, then the dyno result won't either.
use this simple formula: given Radius of object = R(object), Weight of object = W(object), choose the setup with the lowest value: R(steelie)xW(steelie) + R(stock tire)xW(stock tire) versus R(rim)xW(rim) + R(summer tire)xW(summer tire)if the values don't differ by much, then the dyno result won't either.
Steelies-185/14 Dunlop/14" tires 34 lbs 113.5hp
Konig GTR- 205/40/17 Nitto17" tires 42lbs 108.1hp
O.Z.-205/40/17 Nitto17" tires 43lbs 107.9hp
Wheel diameter/rolling distance has nothig to do with it......(they all were within 0.01 inches of each other in the test) Weight did have an effect! 5.6hp to be exact (every little bit helps.....oh and by the way, I think torque is a little more important than horse power at times). Try to pass someone when you are going uphill , then you would know what I mean.
#7
glad you bring that up, pulovr. your data shows that heavier rim+tire decreases whp. If I'm not mistaken, my formulas already take into consideration the inertial weight AND, on top of that, rotational weight. what if I have two sets of wheels with tires, and their weights are the same?
for example, on an SiR:
15" Sir Rims on T1-S 205/50/15 = 16lb + 18.5lb = 34.5lb
17x7" BBS RC on T1-S 205/40/17 = 16lb + 18.5lb = 34.5lb
They weigh the same but the second set has more of its weight away from the rotation center, hence harder to turn. showing the set of BBS requires more force to spin using the formula we do 7.5x16+11.7x18.5=336.5(SiR rim) and 8.5x16+11.7x18.5=352.5(BBS rim), roughly 5% in extra rotational weight.
all that lengthy+boring explanation is just to say that wheel diameter makes a difference. so get smaller/lighter rims and more importantly, get LIGHTER TIRES! but if you just want a quick assessment, I'd agree with pulovr and just look at the overall weight.
for example, on an SiR:
15" Sir Rims on T1-S 205/50/15 = 16lb + 18.5lb = 34.5lb
17x7" BBS RC on T1-S 205/40/17 = 16lb + 18.5lb = 34.5lb
They weigh the same but the second set has more of its weight away from the rotation center, hence harder to turn. showing the set of BBS requires more force to spin using the formula we do 7.5x16+11.7x18.5=336.5(SiR rim) and 8.5x16+11.7x18.5=352.5(BBS rim), roughly 5% in extra rotational weight.
all that lengthy+boring explanation is just to say that wheel diameter makes a difference. so get smaller/lighter rims and more importantly, get LIGHTER TIRES! but if you just want a quick assessment, I'd agree with pulovr and just look at the overall weight.
#10
[QUOTE]Originally posted by b16_eh
you guys are just bored arn't you. yah i i thought so
me too [/QUOTE
Vacation........that says it all....and "cancer", that is a light rim....how much? pm me to let me know.......I'm looking for nice looking/cheap 15" set(so I can keep my tires) or a whole new 16" set, that are much lighter than the lead slugs, that I call rims on my car right now. Every little bit helps in an auto! No comment from you Duy!
you guys are just bored arn't you. yah i i thought so
me too [/QUOTE
Vacation........that says it all....and "cancer", that is a light rim....how much? pm me to let me know.......I'm looking for nice looking/cheap 15" set(so I can keep my tires) or a whole new 16" set, that are much lighter than the lead slugs, that I call rims on my car right now. Every little bit helps in an auto! No comment from you Duy!
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