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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 10:37 AM
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Default benifits of light rims

what are they? what makes lighter rims better?
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 11:19 AM
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Default Re: benifits of light rims (yakitori)

Rotational inertia. It's easier to spin something that is lighter.
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 12:04 PM
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Default Re: benifits of light rims (RyanCivic2000)

It's also easier for your suspension to control something that's lighter - improves handling, ride quality, shock reliability, etc.
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 12:14 PM
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Default Re: benifits of light rims (Daemione)

Everything the other guys said plus braking would be a little better.
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 03:04 PM
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Default Re: benifits of light rims (90blackcrx)

All the fly girlies will be jocking you, and you will be smashing crazy on that nappy dugout, G!!!

Whups, I mis-read that as the benefit of TIGHT rims...

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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 11:36 AM
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Default Re: benifits of light rims (PHiZ)

less rotation mass

samething goes for enzo's carbon rotor
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 03:17 PM
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Default Re: benifits of light rims (yakitori)

ive heard that for every extra pound of unsprung weight is the same as adding 10 lbs. of sprung weight. this adds up if you do the math...
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 07:51 PM
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Default Re: benifits of light rims (b18crx)

Plus your car will be lighter. Lighter car = faster car!!!!!!!!1
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