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Wheel size on a dyno

Old 08-02-2005, 10:46 PM
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We're about to dyno a few cars on a dyno, but i dont know if wheel/tire size makes a difference. Does anyone know if 215/35/18 make a difference from 185/60/14? Does any sizes matter?
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Default Re: Wheel size on a dyno (bo0st lee)

You might see a 1whp difference if that. It doesnt make a difference.
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Thanks alot man!
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18" wheel will make a difference of a few horsepower on a roller-type chassis dyno. Obviously it won't make any difference if you're using a Dynapack . . .
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Default Re: Wheel size on a dyno (Targa250R)

I've never seen any car dyno with front wheels on a dynapack. Hmmm....

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It'll be on a dynojet.
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Default Re: Wheel size on a dyno (nighttrain33)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nighttrain33 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've never seen any car dyno with front wheels on a dynapack. Hmmm....

-Shane</TD></TR></TABLE>

On many cars, the driven wheels aren't the same ones you steer with.
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