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Originally Posted by ard
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Originally Posted by TerminatorX5
functionality - do the wheels first, it will improve handling, and the appearance... and then do the ECU that will take into account the bigger wheels...
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22".... "improve" handling? Do tell.
And love to hear how the ECU tune takes bigger rims (same size overall diameter tire) into account..... |
I'll be more direct. 22" rims will negatively impact the handling. And the ride. And the performance (acceleration/braking), unless the rim/tire combination is lighter, which is unlikely. But some like the look. Others of us will laugh at it when we see it on the street, as shake our heads at the owner's choice of fashion over function. It's the OP's ride, though, he gets to decide.
I think Terminator meant that the tune will bring back some of the acceleration that is lost to the increased rotational inertia. Compensate would be a better choice of word than the phrase take into account. Just my guess. If the OP went down that road, though, he would then have to buy larger brakes to compensate for the increased stopping distance.
My advice: spend the money on a performance driving course. More impact than any vehicle mod.
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