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by jalex137 on May 18th, 2006
Check the overall diameter of the tire at the tread. It is possible that the tire/rim combination is now bigger than the stock tire/rim, which would effectively gear your car up, making it sluggish. You should probably consider using a lower profile tire which will give you the closest possible match to the original overall diameter.
by freebee on February 14th, 2007
put the proper size wheels back on
by mac1896 on February 14th, 2007
A 6-71 blower and a six-pack on the engine............
You'll never experience drag again anywhere...........guaranteed.
Except for, of course, Drag racing.......
by shadetreetech on November 26th, 2006
change your gear ratio
by geek860 on June 1st, 2006
The other answer is correct, but I'd like to add that depending on the make and model of your vehicle you can do ECM mods to change the shift points of your transmission. This would increase performance, but fuel economy will suffer (no way to escape that with big rims)
Given '02 TC. 45K miles, Don't really want but have to keep (family).
How to juice performance, sex up exaust, tighten suspension etc?
by Possum on May 1st, 2011
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on a mid 1970's 3000 ford tractor how do you set the timing to remove and replace the fuel injector pump?
by gmathews on April 23rd, 2011
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Will 215/75/r15 work instead of 235/75/r15 for a E150 Van?
Looking for used set of 235's but so far I can't find them. Did find good 215's.
by Triton-240-LTS on June 5th, 2011
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what does a starter look like on a 1998 cadillac deville?
by Cristy_W on July 24th, 2011
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Engine has had slipping sensation lately. Today it jerked, slipped, & check engine light came on. Then it died. Did restart. Thoughts?
by steve.wedel on July 16th, 2011
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You're reading My car is fitted with 17" rims.It has alot of uphill drag. What can I change or accesorise to bring it back to normal/better performance?
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Surprisingly basic yet often overlooked.
by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on November 17th, 2006