13.5-lbs, 17" forged wheels!!!

Silver2k1Dood · 05-29-2002

Hey guys and gals, check these out: Lightweight forged FWD wheels

I got the weight specs from the July SCC and they apply to the RPM wheel.

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InanimateCarbonRod · 05-29-2002

FamilyMan's got the RPM wheels. Very nice lookin wheel IMO. I was consider getting them when I saw the ad in SCC, but I couldn't find a place that had 'em.

Damian2k1 · 05-29-2002

And the difference between FWD wheels and RWD wheels are....? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]

LikeWEEEEEEEEEE · 05-29-2002

larger wheel diameter = less accel, but higher top speed. doenst matter how light the wheel is, circumference is circumference.

Mbow · 05-29-2002

Yea, but a light-weight wheel is always better than a heavy one regardless of size. I like the rpms as well. They are forged and I bet they are around 250 a rim.

LJ · 05-29-2002

Well, LIKEweeeeee, thats why you get lower profile tires, such as a 40 or 45 series, the overall circumfrence stays the same

Mbow · 05-29-2002

<< Well, LIKEweeeeee, thats why you get lower profile tires, such as a 40 or 45 series, the overall circumfrence stays the same >>

It doesn't stay the same. It ends up being a little smaller or a little bigger. It roughly stays the same would be a accurate statement.

netranger · 05-29-2002

Weight is the biggest factor in wheel choice, grass roots motorsports did a test with race rubber and 15, 16 and 17" rims, the car handled better as each size increased but their was a noticable lack in acceleration with the increased weight. Unsprung weight is a huge factor in acceleration, handling and braking. goes way back to physics. an object in motion resists change in motion as does an object at rest. The greater the mass, the greater resistance to change. Enough of my blathering, get lightweight 17" rims and kick some corner .

Mbow · 05-29-2002

Even if you have light-weight 17s, you are still putting a heavy 17" tire. People seem to only think about the weight of the rim when the tire is almost equally important.

StreetTrendz · 06-03-2002

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[hr]Originally posted by: Mbow
Even if you have light-weight 17s, you are still putting a heavy 17" tire. People seem to only think about the weight of the rim when the tire is almost equally important.[hr]

Someone should develop a lightwheight tire!