Thread: Does wheel weight make a difference?
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Old 07-19-2009, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mahout View Post
Tire weight matters a whole lot more though.
Agreed! Only a precious few tire websites out there state what their tires actually weigh.

One could get lightweight wheels believing they'll have less unsprung weight...but conveniently forget about tire weight. In some cases the final lightweight wheel + performance tire weight is actually heavier than stock.
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