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Originally Posted by ///M-Night
Wow thanks guys. Very helpful info. Now is a couple of pounds per wheel a big differences? Say like a 18lbs wheel compare too a 20lbs one?
Love the bbs FI. Hating the price lol
Saw in the local classifieds a set of bbs LM-Rs 19s for sale. I believe their 20 something pounds. Anyone know if this is lighter then the stock 19s?
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You will feel the difference in wheels at about a 3 lb weight difference. The car will feel quicker on turn in, and will ride better over bumps. You will accelerate and stop faster as well, although at a 3 lb difference, the change will be tough to detect. Basically, you can run a stiffer suspension and preserve a given ride quality by lightening your wheel/tire combo.
Equally as important is the weight distribution. More weight at the hub is not as big a deal as more weight at the periphery. Consequently, tire weight is ultimately more important than wheel weight in terms of overall dynamics.