2001 Chrysler Town and Country feels slower

Tiny
BALLERS623
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  • 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 106,500 MILES
I recently changed my rims and tires from 15" to 17"
now when I step on the gas it feels like its going slow to build to speed like there is no power why does this happen?
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 AT 7:20 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,755 POSTS
Going to a larger wheel is like changing the gear ratio. They are bigger and just like a bigger gears change a gear ratio, the wheel size does the same. I'm surprised you can notice it.
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Friday, July 3rd, 2009 AT 4:43 PM

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