Mark321 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I wanted to add some bling-bling to my Z06 and replace the gunmetal gray alloys with some chrome C5 or similar. I have heard that if replacement rims weigh just a few pounds more than the stock alloys, it can make a big difference on handling and acceleration & braking. This is because rotational weight of the rim is 5-10 times the static weight of the rim. So if a replacement rim weighs 10 pounds over stock, 10x4=40 and 40pounds times a rotational force of 10 is like adding 400 pounds of weight at cruise speed. Is this true or is it a bunch of ??I don't want to spend over a G only to be unhappy with the result Does anyone have any experience in this????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sidewinder Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Lighter wheels & tires do have a very small additional benefit due to the lower amount of power required to rotate them (true of all rotating components). I don't think you will notice a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chad@AZPS Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Unless you are avidly racing the car and every little bit counts then I would not worry about it.Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 If you do notice a difference, just add more ponies under the hood! Chad and the boy's at AZP&S would be more than glad to help you out with that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvl4evr Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I was thinking about getting chrome wheels too. I chose to drop the wagon wheels and run flats for SSR's and non run flats. I don't get the bling factor I wanted, but I lost a lot of weight on each wheel & tire and was able to notice a difference. But that difference was noticed @ the track & not in everyday driving. If you don't track your car I would go for the bling.Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark321 Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 Look like I finally found an answer. -----Tirerack.com seems to think heavier rims definitely have an adverse effect on performance.Read On. http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=108 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kens06 Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 NO!!Buy what looks good to you!!Unless you are racing, and if you were doing that, you wouldn't be asking here!!Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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