Would 19" rears slow me down much in the 1/4?

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Would 19" rears slow me down much in the 1/4?

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10-07-2002, 04:32 PM

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Would 19" rears slow me down much in the 1/4?

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10-08-2002, 10:47 PM

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Re: Would 19" rears slow me down much in the 1/4? (C5Noir)

Not if you kept the overall tire height to 26".

10-10-2002, 12:42 PM

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Re: Would 19" rears slow me down much in the 1/4? (C5Noir)

19s would give you an effective lower gear and that could slow your 1/4 times. I run 17s on my 315 rear end and that equates to an effective 333 rear gear. Try this link http://www.secret-secret.com/turbo/D...turbotire.html

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