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Old 09-03-2014, 04:53 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by sqidd View Post
Short answer, yes.

I've done testing on a inertia dyno that showed repeatedly when I swapped a lightweight wheel on (motorcycle) it would pick up power.
Yea but I think the wheels of a motorcycle are a bigger proportion of the total vehicle mass.

Anyhow lighter wheels are worth it for just the ride quality and improved acceleration. In terms of dollars spent per pound lost, they're also one of the better values out there.
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