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23 lb 17" rims vs. 16 lb 17" rims

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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 12:02 AM
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Default 23 lb 17" rims vs. 16 lb 17" rims

how much of a difference would 7 lbs make in a 17" rim?
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 07:35 AM
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Default Re: 23 lb 17" rims vs. 16 lb 17" rims (JDM LUDE)

a significant difference... our low-torque engines don't like to rotate large masses...
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 05:25 PM
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Default Re: 23 lb 17" rims vs. 16 lb 17" rims (DunReit)

a significant difference... our low-torque engines don't like to rotate large masses...

heavy wheels suck
just ask me. i have heavy *** 17"s and a lightened flywheel on a b16.
i have no low end
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 06:37 PM
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Default Re: 23 lb 17" rims vs. 16 lb 17" rims (KAMiN)

Whats the converstion?? like for every lb at the wheel...the engine takes 50 times as much stress? I don't remeber the exact numbers...buts its alot(I think)
anyone know????
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