Tire Weight...
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Tire Weight...
I know this is not the best forum to post this question in... but it is the best forum to get the answers I'm looking for. My question is... What are some of the lighter performance tires out there... Preferabbly in 15's.
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Re: Tire Weight... (RaIn)
You won't notice any difference in tire weights unless you're talking about something like a Hoosier, which weighs an average of 11+ lbs less. 5 lbs difference? Not a chance. The compound makes far more of a difference in handling.
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Re: Tire Weight... (Warren)
I noticed a huge difference when I went from a cast 16" to a forged Volk wheel. I think the difference was about 5 pounds as well.
Since it's rotational 5 pounds is really more than 5 pounds. I would think that a difference of 5 pouns on the tire would be even more felt since it would be located further from the center of the wheel.
What do you think?
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Since it's rotational 5 pounds is really more than 5 pounds. I would think that a difference of 5 pouns on the tire would be even more felt since it would be located further from the center of the wheel.
What do you think?
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Re: Tire Weight... (cruzersi00)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cruzersi00 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I noticed a huge difference when I went from a cast 16" to a forged Volk wheel. I think the difference was about 5 pounds as well.
Since it's rotational 5 pounds is really more than 5 pounds. I would think that a difference of 5 pouns on the tire would be even more felt since it would be located further from the center of the wheel.
What do you think?
Cruzer</TD></TR></TABLE>
I would tend to agree with this line of thinking. If lighter wheels are desirable, why not lighter tires?
Since it's rotational 5 pounds is really more than 5 pounds. I would think that a difference of 5 pouns on the tire would be even more felt since it would be located further from the center of the wheel.
What do you think?
Cruzer</TD></TR></TABLE>
I would tend to agree with this line of thinking. If lighter wheels are desirable, why not lighter tires?
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there is not many tires to choose from, less weight is nice.. but... i'd hate have worse grip on the road by saving few pounds.. besides, it makes such little difference - wants to go faster, invest into stronger drivetrain,
lighter rims don't hurt, but i'd rather have heavier and more sticky tires with stiffer sidewalls.
lighter rims don't hurt, but i'd rather have heavier and more sticky tires with stiffer sidewalls.
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