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Old 01-25-2011, 10:46 PM   #1 (permalink)
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wheel decision rotating mass vs. aero

ok so I currently have steel wheels with this cap on them:


I have an opportunity to get these alloy wheels that are the EXACT SAME SIZE OEM manufacture and weigh 4 pounds less that have this spoke pattern:


it looks like it might have more drag on it. but all else being equal, tires, backspacing etc.
do I have the potential to get better mileage with the second wheel???

thank you!

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