Any Pictures of Reverse Lip Wheels
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It is easier to see than describe. Basically with a reverse drop wheel you get a larger center piece and makes it look like you are running larger wheels
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Wow, it does make a difference. Now I know why some 3 piece wheels look good and some don't. Only if the retailers put this piece of info on their web sites I bet they would sell more. Thx
Edit: This is the exact reason why I didn't go with the RH 3.6 wheels, beside the weight.
Edit: This is the exact reason why I didn't go with the RH 3.6 wheels, beside the weight.
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Originally posted by ESL
Could someone explain to the idiot here (me) exactly what is meant by reverse lip or everse drop center?
Could someone explain to the idiot here (me) exactly what is meant by reverse lip or everse drop center?
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Originally posted by Greg Fishman
It is easier to see than describe. Basically with a reverse drop wheel you get a larger center piece and makes it look like you are running larger wheels
It is easier to see than describe. Basically with a reverse drop wheel you get a larger center piece and makes it look like you are running larger wheels
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I wonder if reverse drop adversely affects the physics of the tire/wheel connection. It seems like the outer edge would be under more pressure during cornering than the inner? I'm certainly no expert here...
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I asked a friend who owns a wheel company about this and he didn't see any issue. He said you won't see them on race cars because it will make the wheels slightly heavier due to the larger center.
I asked a friend who owns a wheel company about this and he didn't see any issue. He said you won't see them on race cars because it will make the wheels slightly heavier due to the larger center.
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I'm not sure I understand this....AFAIK the only non-insignificant adverse effect of reverse lips is that the center piece is a larger diameter and hence heavier. not sure why the outer edge would be under more pressure - if you are making a right turn than for one wheel the outer edge may have more pressure but then the inner edge of the inside wheel would also be under pressure; turn the other way and the pressure is reversed
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Originally posted by Greg Fishman
I asked a friend who owns a wheel company about this and he didn't see any issue. He said you won't see them on race cars because it will make the wheels slightly heavier due to the larger center.
I asked a friend who owns a wheel company about this and he didn't see any issue. He said you won't see them on race cars because it will make the wheels slightly heavier due to the larger center.
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I'm still confused...so what is a good wheel that looks good, that makes it look like you are using larger size and is good for regular street driving?
If you guys keep this up...I'll stick with stock. Now cut it out!
If you guys keep this up...I'll stick with stock. Now cut it out!