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I see quite a few wheel ads. With my planned switch to Coilovers, I'd like to think about how to reduce unsprung weight, and while the rubber is the heavy part we can't change much (though some tires are lighter) - the wheels we can effect change in.
So - lightest wheels in the 18-19 range? Porsche has oem things like "Hollow spokes" where you save precious pounds. I don't see the same for MB.
Looking, there is a myriad of aftermarket, but rarely do I see weights.
My research has shown that the best combination of strength and lightness are HRE forged monoblocks. Style and value aside they are the perfect option for our cars.
Remember our cars are pigs Wheels like the Rpf 01 were mainly designed for racing applications.
Reducing Unsprung weight is always a good thing, but it must be done with an understanding of the stress that a wheel takes on a 4300 pound car.
And don't let someone talk into a flow form "forged" wheel. They are lighter and somewhat stronger than cast, but still too brittle for an E55.
My research has shown that the best combination of strength and lightness are HRE forged monoblocks. Style and value aside they are the perfect option for our cars.
Remember our cars are pigs Wheels like the Rpf 01 were mainly designed for racing applications.
Reducing Unsprung weight is always a good thing, but it must be done with an understanding of the stress that a wheel takes on a 4300 pound car.
And don't let someone talk into a flow form "forged" wheel. They are lighter and somewhat stronger than cast, but still too brittle for an E55.
12-17-2014, 03:19 PM
