power loss with 22" wheels - 300 Touring

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Is there anyone here that has the 3.5L engine that has put 22's on? I am wondering if you noticed any power loss when switching from stock to 22" wheels. If so, how bad is it? thanks

[Midnight]

I would think you would have power lost. You figure, you are going from a 17 inch aluminum wheel to some 22 inch chrome. That is a heavier rotation and I would just assume you would lose power.

Again, thats just what I think.

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Yea I would assume that too...but I would like to hear how bad it really is from someone who has actually made the change. thanks

[apbrian112]

i have the 2.7 (yeah yeah, i know i know) w/ 22's and the only time i really notice a drop in power is going up hills. it's a good thing i live in LA and don't go up too many hills. i didn't really notice a difference in braking either, but i feel much more planted on the road. i'd do it again if i had to.

[Rollin on Dueces]

yeah, i too have the 2.7 motor. i cannot tell any power loss by going with 22's. actually, now that i have the tires broken in, i honestly prefer the ride quality of the 22's over stock. you have 50 more horses so you shouldnt have a problem.

[Redman]

Absolutely nothing wrong with the 2.7 - in fact, when oil hits $105/bbl, I think you'll be seeing alot more of them:
http://uk.biz.yahoo.com/050331/323/ffes2.html

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Cool thanks for the info guys! This forum rocks and so does everyone on it.

Absolutely nothing wrong with the 2.7 - in fact, when oil hits $105/bbl, I think you'll be seeing alot more of them

I agree!

[stunna55]

i got the c and the power loss is rediculous...it realy has slowed my car down....its still fast but not like before

[YungKolyon]

I just put 22"s on my touring last week and the power seems the same to me. I feel the Pirelli tires I have on my car handle way better than the stock tires. Thumbs up for 22"s

[300C_AWD]

I'm not to fond of adding all that extra unsprung weight. The worst aspect is that not only are you accelerating the extra mass in a strait line, but you are also dealing with centrifugal forces and inertia giving you more then just a double whammy. Spinning up that extra rotating mass on the perimeter of the wheel takes more energy to start and stop then most would think.