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      01-23-2007, 08:01 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by Dammmittt View Post
The question really should be about whether or not you like the wheels that come with the car. I love them. Do you really need to save 5 pounds on the wheels? I doubt it, but if you want new wheels then get em, but if you like what you got, keep your money and your wheels.
Reducing 5lbs of rotational unsprung mass is *huge*.
It makes a huge difference to handling acceleration and braking.
I know 5lbs doesn't sound like much, but once you've experienced it you see what the fuss is all about.

I'm looking at light weight forged rims (19") that weigh 21(fr) & 22(rr) lbs.
Couple that with lighter tires like PS2s....
I'm looking at shaving 34lbs(min) of rotational unsprung mass.
It pays huge performance dividends.
Weight & strength are the key factors for me in wheel selection.

JM2C, but isn't that what the M series is about..... performance?
I know that's why I bought mine.
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