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01-15-2018, 09:59 AM

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How much does wheel weight affect performance?

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Posted By nikitopo

I am talking about reality, not theory. My SUV...

I am talking about reality, not theory. My SUV has a 225 tire on a 7" rim, because in such cases you need more tire flex. It is not ideal for a modern sports car. Even the BRZ PP uses a 215 tire on a...

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01-15-2018, 12:59 AM

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How much does wheel weight affect performance?

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Posted By nikitopo

I measured once a 205 tire on a 6.5" rim and...

I measured once a 205 tire on a 6.5" rim and another on a 7" rim. The rubber on the ground is more with the bigger rim. The 225 tire will give a bit more rubber, but less than 3/4+".

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01-14-2018, 01:25 AM

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How much does wheel weight affect performance?

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Posted By nikitopo

I have 16x7 rims too and I was considering the...

I have 16x7 rims too and I was considering the tire dimension (205/55 vs. 225/50). Truth is that TireRack and tire manufacturers suggest a 225 size on a 7" rim. Nevertheless, I've seen pictures of...

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01-11-2018, 06:04 PM

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How much does wheel weight affect performance?

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Posted By nikitopo

The length of the "lever" is almost the same...

The length of the "lever" is almost the same (rim+tire). The distribution of the weight is changing mainly. I am just trying to show you that in reality (not in a lab or by using a thought...

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01-11-2018, 03:04 PM

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How much does wheel weight affect performance?

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Posted By nikitopo

Acceleration is different with a heavier or...

Acceleration is different with a heavier or larger wheel. Many times it matters even if the weight is similar, but distributed far away from the center of the wheel. Check in last column timings...

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01-11-2018, 11:56 AM

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How much does wheel weight affect performance?

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Posted By nikitopo

I was reading lately about the flow formed...

I was reading lately about the flow formed technique. A few manufacturers that use it is Rays, Enkei and Work.

A nice article related with cast, flow formed and forged wheels....

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