WSTO - Wheel Weight Comparisson
09-30-2009, 06:38 PM
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Great thread. Keep them coming 
That's 16 lbs. difference altogether ... + your floor mats.
Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='1021706' date='Sep 30 2009, 09:18 PM
Is a wheels weight really going to have a big difference in the long run if someones rims are 4lb's lighter?
09-30-2009, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='1021706' date='Sep 30 2009, 09:18 PM
Is a wheels weight really going to have a big difference in the long run if someones rims are 4lb's lighter?
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='1021706' date='Sep 30 2009, 07:18 PM
Is a wheels weight really going to have a big difference in the long run if someones rims are 4lb's lighter?
Lighter wheels with less rotational mass will allow your car to accelerate faster, brake better, and have less wear and tear on your suspension.
10-01-2009, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='1021739' date='Sep 30 2009, 10:09 PM
Yes! Reducing unsprung weight and rotational mass has a big effect on performance. More so than saving weight from doing things like stripping out the back seat.
Lighter wheels with less rotational mass will allow your car to accelerate faster, brake better, and have less wear and tear on your suspension.
Lighter wheels with less rotational mass will allow your car to accelerate faster, brake better, and have less wear and tear on your suspension.
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='1021706' date='Sep 30 2009, 10:18 PM
Is a wheels weight really going to have a big difference in the long run if someones rims are 4lb's lighter?
10-01-2009, 06:28 PM
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Nice idea! I guess this info is available from most wheel sites, but the visual comparison amongst manufacturers is appealing.
I wonder if some wheels sacrifice durability for weight? I am sure there is not a direct correlation because of the varying manufacturing processes, but I would guess that there are some light/performance wheels that sacrifice strength.
I wonder if some wheels sacrifice durability for weight? I am sure there is not a direct correlation because of the varying manufacturing processes, but I would guess that there are some light/performance wheels that sacrifice strength.
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Since different wheel offsets can cause substantial variances in weights within the same model wheel, are these weights for E60 specific fitment? If not, are all the wheels being compared of the exact same fitment and offset?
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='1022653' date='Oct 1 2009, 10:51 PM
Since different wheel offsets can cause substantial variances in weights within the same model wheel, are these weights for E60 specific fitment? If not, are all the wheels being compared of the exact same fitment and offset?
