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i have a 65 mustang with a c4 trans with a 200 cu inch engine and was woundering how much i will lose if i go to 15 inch wheels as far as power and acceleration over the 14 inch wheels
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I don't know that that would even be a problem. You can play with wheel and tire diameters that could end up being taller, shorter, or the same as the stock set up. I don't think you'll notice any power differences, but you'll notice the difference in looks.
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If you install 15" wheels that actually fit the car properly, the OD of the tire will be very similar to the existing tire OD. The 15" tire just has a larger hole in the middle of it for the larger wheel, and shorter sidewalls so the OD remains same. Shoot for a tire 24" +- in diameter and it will be fine with no negligible difference in power. Ride quality will decrease due to a heavier wheel assembly, but probably a negligible amount.
See the RIDE HEIGHT PAGE. Link is at top of forum.
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