Wheels and Performance
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Frederick, MD
The actual weight increase isn't a problem. Even 5 lbs per wheel is only 20 lbs and most of us could probably lose 20 lbs. The repro wheels offer a cheap alternative but they are usually cheap for a reason such as Made in China. I don't know about you all but I'm not trusting my high performance car to wheels made in China. I rather spend a few $ and go with a great set of wheels.
Unsprung weight is where it will affect the most. The wheel is constantly going up and down. 5 lbs or around a 20% increase over stock is a big difference with shock rates. That is where unsprung weight kicks in. Chrome is a good way to increase weight since the chrome is usually added to a stock wheel.
But if I went aftermarket I wouldn't waste my money on the repros that you see advertised so frequently. I would go with wheels such as CCW, Modular Concepts or OZ. From what I have seen those wheels weigh less or at least equal to stock, even when chromed.
Unsprung weight is where it will affect the most. The wheel is constantly going up and down. 5 lbs or around a 20% increase over stock is a big difference with shock rates. That is where unsprung weight kicks in. Chrome is a good way to increase weight since the chrome is usually added to a stock wheel.
But if I went aftermarket I wouldn't waste my money on the repros that you see advertised so frequently. I would go with wheels such as CCW, Modular Concepts or OZ. From what I have seen those wheels weigh less or at least equal to stock, even when chromed.
