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Are you looking at two sets of used wheels? Rpf1's are way better than xxr's as far as strength and weight go. I personally wouldn't run 19's. Your question can only be answered if you compared both wheels without a size difference mixed into the equation. The clear winner are the rpf1's.
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Are you looking at two sets of used wheels? Rpf1's are way better than xxr's as far as strength and weight go. I personally wouldn't run 19's. Your question can only be answered if you compared both wheels without a size difference mixed into the equation. The clear winner are the rpf1's.
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Yeah i believe 18 are just bigger enough, wondering if will be ok with RPF1 18x8.5 30 or 40 inset? looking to get 255/40 or 35 tires, also i don't understand why enkie web page says than 18x8.5 weights 18.95lbs and 18x9.5 18x90 35inset weights 17.10lbs doesn't make sense.
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I hear than lighter wheel help you for a drag, but heavier will be better for high speed, i don't know if that right
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The offset must play into the difference in weights on those two different wheel sizes. There would definitely be more material on a larger offset wheel. Or at least it makes sense to me that way.
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He means that a wheel can be light, but not necessary stiff, meaning during lateral loading (high G turning) the wheel will deflect and bend, and it will change how the tire will stick to the road and steering controls. Stiffer wheels are better.
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