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| 03-01-2009, 11:42 AM | #1 |
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Tire weight and performance
Can the weight of the tires ONLY (OEM rims) make a difference in a roll performance? I am looking at tires, the 245/35 weigh 22LBS where the 255/35 come in at 24LBS.
From a roll, will the extra weight be a a factor at all? This is just me being curious and cant find info anywhere online.... |
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| 03-01-2009, 12:06 PM | #4 |
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Get a non-rft version of that tire. See how much the unsprung mass decreases.
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| 03-01-2009, 03:55 PM | #5 |
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In theory, light weight tires will have more effect on performance than light weight wheels. The more weight on the outter most edge of a rotating object the more rotational inertia it has, hence more reluctant for that object to rotate. Is 2lb reduction in tire weight noticeable? I doubt it. Getting non run flat tire will reduce the weight, but also improve traction. Between the two added benefits of non run crap tires, I think you'll feel the improved traction more so than the reduced weight. just my $0.02.
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