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Old 12-02-2008, 05:38 PM   #17 (permalink)
MazdaMatt
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I must dissagree with the statement that a wheel weighing 40 pounds more can be simply compensated for with a stiffer shock. The car will absolutely handle adversely in comparison. In racing circles the affects of lighter rims and wheels on handling is well known and that's why people pay big bucks to have a 20lb wheel/tire combo instead of a 25lb combo. Going to 65 pounds turns your sporty mini into a slug.
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