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Old 04-23-2009, 01:42 AM   #5 (permalink)
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wheel weight x2

HypermilingNoob,

this really depends on what your goal and budget are

a pound of wheel is worth about 2 pounds of non-rolling car weight
so even if you save 5lbs a wheel - that is only 40 pounds total
you will never see the savings at the pump - it is too small
and it will never pay back the cost of new wheels

for racers with budgets - wheels are an easy way to save weight
at the drag strip you should notice a 40 pound reduction in your times

but if you just happen to be dropping $1000 in wheels anyway
or have a low/no cost source (salvage etc.)
make sure they are light



Christ,
nice link
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