hey guys just a quick question, im gettin bf mkll xrt6 verysoon and I wantd to know if I get a new set of rims will it slower the car in anyway? due to the wieght gain? id say it would only be 100kg more? 20" for instance :S

ive got a moded el atm n when I put the 18's on her I notice she was a hell of a lot slower off the mark... but then again theres totally diff power compared to the turbo..

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I think if you get the right profile tyres to keep the diameter of the new wheels the same as the old ones it wont make a huge difference in acceleration times. The extra weight will be minimal as well unless you get a set with huge spokes and no gaps between them.

I went frm 17's to 20's. the difference was buggerall on std power.... I wouldnt worry.

good stuff thnkx fellas, the rims are still couple months away lol but yeh 20's itz gonna be

Make sure to post some pics when they are done

yeh no worrie, I havent introduced myself yet...waitin for some pics first, so look out :D

Sounds good mate, looking forward to it

size does matter. depends what you are trying to achieve. I run 17"x9" rear and 17"x8" front. +38 offset and on the regular street it handles excellent. bigger rims=less sidewall=harder ride. Formula 1 cars, infact most motorsport cars run some decent sidewall. it is just as important as shock absorbers and a sensible ride height in my view. BUT, this is if you are chasing PERFORMANCE. I can tell you there are some downsides too. Looks, 17" rims are small these days. like getting out of the pool in winter in your speedo's at a the female swedish bikini team convention small! also forget running big brakes. the big wheels are better for that.

I am wanting to get 19s but I am only an apprentice and therefore cash is an issue.. so 18s might have to be the option. but do use reckon they are still to small or if I lower it do u think it will look alright. thanks.

nah 18's and ultralow springs :D haha or just be patient and save :D and get wat u really want.