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Old 03-27-2014, 02:43 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Rim shape will make a big difference too. If the steel rims are mostly smooth, and the alloys have big gaping holes and/or flat surfaces spinning against the airflow, that could (probably would, over ~40mph) more than offset any gain you'd get from lighter weight.

(Whichever rims accept full hubcaps can give you the advantage of being able to attach as smooth a surface as you like.)

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