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Old Dec 4, 2004, 05:21 PM
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Arrow Lighter wheels

What are the benefits of running with lighter wheels or lighter disk brake rotors?
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Less rotational mass.
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Less unsprung weight. I can't remember the exact formula but every pound of unsprung weight you reduce is equal to removing 5-7 (IIRC) pounds of regular weight.
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What means less rotational mass? I know that less weight is better, but where?

I guess more power and higher curve velocity...
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Less weight than your motor and transmission has to turn. Just like a light weight flywheel or pulley kits. The less weight the motor has to turn the better. And in turn the motor does turn the wheels.
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you don't want lighter rotors, heavier rotors = better heat distribution and cools off faster (got it off the speed channel). Lighter rims = faster accleration




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