Originally posted by GrandMasterKhan:
1. What kind of 19" wheels do you have? Is very possible the weight of them alone is whats killing you, not to mention the low profile tire's inablility to provide flex during hard launches.

2. I have centerline rpm 19" which weigh only 14.5 lbs. They definitly feel better than the stock 20lb cougar 16s.




1. The sidewall flex on any high performance low profile tire is negligable. Regardless of section width or rim size.

2. It's not just the weight but the placement of the weight. The moment of inertia is exponentially greater based on radius verses mass. (i.e. the larger diameter normally outweighs the weight loss unless the weight loss is extremely substancial)
Also consider the tire weight as well. It is not just the rim's weight.

So even with a 5.5lb drop in weight the 19's would still be a bit harder to get moving.
17-18lb 19's would be harsh.
20+ lb 19's

If you like the look of 19's then have at it but they do nothing but degrade both acceleration and handling performance.

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