bigger tires= less 1/4 timez?

[Qualitywires.com]

Would someone with 20" rims do the 1/4 mile faster than someone with 17" rims?

 

[Don]

I would assume the reverse would be true?

 

[Jack B]

The aspect ratio of the tire would typically make the diameter the same, thus, no diff. The only complication would be the that a rear tire with a low profile would not have the same traction of a wrinkle wall slick. Most of your ET is achieved in the first 60'.

 

[Eddie N]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jack B:
The aspect ratio of the tire would typically make the diameter the same, thus, no diff. The only complication would be the that a rear tire with a low profile would not have the same traction of a wrinkle wall slick. Most of your ET is achieved in the first 60'.

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awesome answer!

 

[Bob K]

ab,
You have a PM.
Bob K

 

[GONABITE]

The aspect ratio of a 20 in. tire will not be a 3 in. difference though, so yes it will change and you will in effect drop your rear drive ratio to what I do not know, never was that good in math, but your 1/4 mi.times with the 20 in wheel and tire setup would make your car slower.