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Old 12-30-2009, 08:07 PM   #34 (permalink)
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The whole discussion about light wheels is kinda funny. Almost all of my driving is long distance two lane highway. So the acceleration (both positive and negative) of heavy wheels vs light wheels is truly irrelevant in any practical sense. However, the strength of said wheel is very important. You should see some of the things I've run over at 65mph! Sometim. es the ditch is the safest place to drive, depending upon what's on the blacktop! But the aeroback concept is something I've been doodling with. Just not this winter! I've gotta drive it, you know.
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