Thread: Does wheel weight make a difference?
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Old 05-03-2007, 11:14 PM
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Weight you save on wheels makes a lot more difference on the driving experience than the weight you save on the rest of the car; It's moment of inertia. The heavier a wheel is (18lbs vs 10lbs) , the more force is required to get it spinning. Also, the further out the mass is from the rotational center (17" vs 15") , the more force is required to get it moving.

Very well explained! And I can actually feel the effect of lighter wheels now that I drive with my summer shoes (lighter rims & tires). The difference is actually more noticable than with my AirBox or my CatBack exhaust mods... no kidding!
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