Wheel weight
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Wheel weight Does wheel weight really matter? Its not really enough to have a major affect on 1/4 times is it? Im not sayin like 20s, I want 18 inch chrome z06 wheels, will they have a major impact on weight? Also how much do thoes wheels compare to like prostar wheels?
Thanks alot
Thanks alot
Re: Wheel weight Weight does matter. Especially since we're talking about rotational weight.
Many guys are seeing up to .2 in the quarter and increased MPH. Typical larger 17+ rims are 22+ lbs for a 9.5-11 inch wide rim.
For example a typical bogart rear rim weighs approx 10 lbs(prostar weighs about 14 lbs). When comparison to a bogart, your looking at a minimum of loosing +40 lbs of rotational weight using Bogarts drag rims over non drag rims!!
It is a matter of what you want to do with your car though...if you want a larger rim look and primarily concerned with a specific appearance, go with larger rims. If your concerned of making your car faster and hook better, then choose the drag style rim.
Bogart does offer a very light style road race style rim for our cars which are also from my recollection, the lightest on the market. A good picture of a set of the RR10's can be seen in GM high tech perfomance magizine... http://www.gmhightechperformance.com.../htp_0311_asp/
Hope this gives you some insight.
Steve
Many guys are seeing up to .2 in the quarter and increased MPH. Typical larger 17+ rims are 22+ lbs for a 9.5-11 inch wide rim.
For example a typical bogart rear rim weighs approx 10 lbs(prostar weighs about 14 lbs). When comparison to a bogart, your looking at a minimum of loosing +40 lbs of rotational weight using Bogarts drag rims over non drag rims!!
It is a matter of what you want to do with your car though...if you want a larger rim look and primarily concerned with a specific appearance, go with larger rims. If your concerned of making your car faster and hook better, then choose the drag style rim.
Bogart does offer a very light style road race style rim for our cars which are also from my recollection, the lightest on the market. A good picture of a set of the RR10's can be seen in GM high tech perfomance magizine... http://www.gmhightechperformance.com.../htp_0311_asp/
Hope this gives you some insight.
Steve
