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Originally Posted by timurrrr
Why?
The springs primarily have to deal with sprung mass (body), especially when it comes to handling (as opposed to handling bumps).
We don't change suspension spring rates when we change wheels/brakes, right?
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Often (not all the time, and maybe not even the majority of sports cars) cars move to aluminum suspension parts for fuel economy and take advantage of the lower unsprung weight to reduce spring rates for a more comfortable ride.
As you say, this is primarily for handling bumps, not handling...