Re: alloy 16" vs stock wheels
If you put groceries in the back, how much does that weigh ? more than 8 lbs.
Do you notice the way the car handles and drives with groceries in the trunk ? I don't.
What about full tank of gas vs empty tank. Hard to feel a difference.
4 people in the car make a noticable difference, but not a few pounds.
Reducing unsprung weight ( wheels and tires ) should make the suspension react beter, and in turn the car will handle better, but 2 lbs is not that much.
( unless you are in a F1 car )
I like the look of the alloy wheels, and the no hubcabs is plus.