How much does wheel weigh impact ride quality on the 993?

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08-28-2011, 05:55 PM

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Hey there folks, since we're splitting hairs (this for the street, after all), don't forget that the rubber things we put around those rims weigh something too, and can vary dramatically. Our OEM Cup IIs are pretty dang light in the general scheme of things, but when you compare their overall weights mounted with tires vs, say, 18" MY02 w/ tires, one may find both remarkable disparity or similarity, depending on the tires. ...just sayin

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08-28-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mhm993

Track car. Different story. 5 lbs x4wheels= 120 lbs of unsprung weight.

???? Is this what you kids are calling "new math"?

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08-28-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Leon993

I went from OEM 17'' cups made of cast iron to 17" HREs made of forged aluminum and the ride to me feels the same, but the steering is so much more sensitive, more engaging, more fun. Its the best improvement I've made on in my car.

Did you keep the same tires?

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