We all know the Rays wheels are lighter.
My question is how much do they improve handling?
Is there a noticable difference,and has anyone driven on both to compare.

 

what about weight? how much weight difference are between the track wheels and stock 18" wheels?

another question, is it possible to mount 275 on the 18x8.5" track wheel? anyone done this?

 

if i remember, the track wheels weigh something around 18.5lbs each or something while the performance/touring 18' weigh around 26.6lbs each.
the track has 18x8 in front and 18.8.5 rear while std.18' are 18.8 all around.

so, 8.1 diffrerence per corner. maybe a lil improvement in handling because of less weight.

 

Acceleration: Yes

Handling: No, better tires wil though.

 

So your saying that the lighter weight makes NO difference in cornering/braking at all?
Hmmmmm
In that case it would be fair to say bolting on some heavy steel wheels with better rubber, say S03's, would improve handling.
Seems wrong to me

 

Look, a lighter wheel can react a little faster to imperviations in the road, and will be easier for the suspension to turn them, but really i dont think you will feel a handling difference between the OEM and Rays wheels. Tires make a MUCh bigger impact on handling.

 

Thanks. thats what I was after. After reading many other posts, I was confused to whether they improve handling not not. I always knew tires played the bigger part, but wondered if it was worth getting the rays for peformance alone.