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Yes, rotating weight makes much more difference than static weight. The same amount of weight difference that is insiginificant in the brakes and suspension will matter in the wheels and tires. The tires will actually make the most difference, because the further away from the centre of rotation it is, the greater the centrifugal effect. Unfortunately, although different tires have different weights, you can't really select a tire based on weight as the biggest criteria, and the actual weight of the tires is not always reported. Whether you will notice the difference between 23lb and 26lb wheels is unknown. Those are both on the heavy side, when you consider that 15lb wheels are readily available (at 17" size). The difference between 15 and 26 lb wheels would be noticeable in acceleration and fuel economy, and possibly handling as well.

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• Wheel weight and handling characteristics, Robert A, Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:45:04
  • Re: Wheel weight and handling characteristics, Eric Law, Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:31:09
    • Re: Wheel weight and handling characteristics, Peter , Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:19:59
    • ...but what about? (physics), Robert A, Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:50:00
      • Re: ...but what about? (physics), TML , Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:01:07 <-- Viewing This Message
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        • Re: ...but what about? (physics) weight & strength, Dave Chicago, Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:24:09
          • But the difference between 15lbs and 26 lbs..., newwithasaab, Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:43:54
            • Re: But the difference between 15lbs and 26 lbs..., TML , Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:44:43
              • Do tell - where did you find $99 mags?, newwithasaab, Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:16:15
                • Re: Do tell - where did you find $99 mags?, TML , Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:44:43
                • don't forget about bigger discs.., David W, Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:46:32
                  • Re: don't forget about bigger discs.., bobj535, Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:57:28
                    • By bigger I mean..., David W, Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:15:13

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