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Old 03-21-2002 | 10:35 PM
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Question Cutting Weight
How much weight could you cut by using racing wheels over stock???
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Old 03-22-2002 | 02:00 AM
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not that I know anything about it...but I would say not by a whole lot....I think the material of rims are more important...
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Old 03-22-2002 | 04:38 AM
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not all that much, but it will make a big difference... I will leave other to explain why... my brain doesn't work now I need sleep
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Old 03-22-2002 | 10:43 AM
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rotational mass... its been discussed before ad naseam.
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Old 03-22-2002 | 10:43 AM
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The stock wheels and tires weigh 46-49 pounds. You can get lighter rims but I don't think you would drop significant weight.
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Old 03-22-2002 | 10:47 AM
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Well on a family sedan, it won't matter much. Our cars weigh to much for some wheels to make a huge difference. On a Lotus Elise or Mazda Miata, it will make a difference.
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Old 03-22-2002 | 09:38 PM
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My '00 TL stock - 42 lbs wheel and tire. Wheel was 20, tire 22.
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