Can those engines handle pulling the weight of those rims?
2007-12-14 07:47:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
They do add additional strain on the engine due to the added rotating mass and the force needed to get them moving, but not noticeably. The engine can easily handle the load. As the others have pointed out, the oversize rims and tires do affect steering, handling, shift points and speedometer accuracy. The main strain added is to the braking system due to the rotating mass, unsprung weight. You will find that with the larger tires and wheels braking effectivness is reduced. You are trying to stop more mass with the same braking power. If you ever watch those 4X4 offroad shows you will see what I mean. They add tires and wheels much larger than what you want. If you don't increase the braking ability, the vehicle won't stop worth a s***. Weigh the old tires and rims and the new ones and you will see the difference. If you add those tires and wheels, be aware that you will need more distance to stop and you'll wear out brakes sooner unless you upgrade the brakes.
2007-12-14 08:25:22 · answer #1 · answered by sh752 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't damage the motor or transmission. The circumference is the underlying factor for totally messing up the speedometer. The torque converter takes the shock out if starts not the transmission.
Wider larger circumference tires are harder to turn and spin thus taking strain out of the drive-line.
Lower gear ratios, slippery torque converters and sticky tires put more strain overall on motor mounts, universal joints, drive-shafts, ring and pinions and axles. The last thing with all these things combined is the motor. Think a minute about standard transmissions. When you dump the clutch the whole drive-line gets shocked immediately. Automatics are much easier on drive-lines stock or with modified parts.
2007-12-14 16:27:09 · answer #2 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'll take a 70 or 80 stock motor over anything made in the past 10-15 years. it doesnt harm the motor only the suspension if they dont do the right work that needs to be done
2007-12-14 16:13:20 · answer #3 · answered by anthentherwasi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, rim size has won't really wear down you motor. However, they do cause problem with suspension and drivetrain, so they do have probalem. That, and those size rims make the ride very uncomfortable. Also, the speedometer needs to be adjusted.
2007-12-14 15:57:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It won't damage the motor or transmission if you have the PCM reprogrammed to handle it. Most oversized tires cause the shift points in the trans to change and the speepo to missread.
2007-12-14 15:54:29 · answer #5 · answered by REENIE29906 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure they can. the damage is done when the rubber gets wider also. it puts more stress on trans and differential under rapid acceleration. bigger rims while looking great can also cause turning clearance problems and handling in corners. there is a guide to tire and rim changeovers--a little research will give you info to try on your car. go for it.
2007-12-14 15:54:35 · answer #6 · answered by wrenchbender 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a powerful engine and should be able to pull the weight easily.
2007-12-14 15:51:58 · answer #7 · answered by Giddygoon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what type of material the rims are made of if its that light racing metal it should Handel it
2007-12-14 15:51:33 · answer #8 · answered by mustang_350 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the motor will handle them easily, it's my eyes that can't take it.
2007-12-14 19:29:53 · answer #9 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, why should they?
2007-12-14 15:51:17 · answer #10 · answered by Helpful person 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋