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Old 03-15-2010, 10:22 AM   #141
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Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels?

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Originally Posted by Tony_SS View Post
I've done the 20's thing... My acceleration and brakes were sacrificed in the process for a 'look'. I sold them, and never went back!
How so?
20" cast wheels @ 29" diameter vs. 15" steel wheels @ 29" diameter should have very similar centrifical forces @ speed (similar weights & diameters).
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