High Ridgity vs. Lightweight (wheels) - The True Test
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High Ridgity vs. Lightweight (wheels) - The True Test
Hello. I wanted to share with you an article that AME/Endless USA translated into English
regarding the wheel weight vs. wheel rigidity factor. We found it quite interesting and decided
to share with everyone interested in lightweight, 1 pc. sports wheels.
regarding the wheel weight vs. wheel rigidity factor. We found it quite interesting and decided
to share with everyone interested in lightweight, 1 pc. sports wheels.
Cool. I like the photos showing how much the tires slip on the wheels.
I am willing to stipulate that 50,000 miles on the street is more demanding than 50,000 miles on the track.
I am willing to stipulate that 50,000 miles on the street is more demanding than 50,000 miles on the track.
Last edited by davidv; Feb 4, 2008 at 05:17 PM.
This looks very interesting....I'll have to print it out so I can read it. I never really thought about wheels deforming unless they are under impact load (i.e. potholes and the like) but I suppose force is force.
It looks like the car is lowered, but doesn't say it in the modifications list - unless "footwork" means "upgraded suspension" or something like that. Also IMO those wheels look really good on that Nismo Z.
It looks like the car is lowered, but doesn't say it in the modifications list - unless "footwork" means "upgraded suspension" or something like that. Also IMO those wheels look really good on that Nismo Z.
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My apologies if these articles (in jpeg) are hard to read because I had convert them into JPEG format in order post here. I do have these articles in PDF format if anyone is interested (PM me your email).
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Certainly the argument presented makes sense, but it’s mostly a subjective piece that looks a lot like an advertisement.
It would be better to have a scientific comparison, comparing all the claims by an independent evaluator.
Interesting read, though.
--Spike
It would be better to have a scientific comparison, comparing all the claims by an independent evaluator.
Interesting read, though.
--Spike
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^^ Yes, you are correct…
Advertising in the USA is under many controls (i.e., all the F’s: FTC, FDA, etc.). You are not allowed to make subjective claims without objective data. It’s all about protecting the consumer, and the laws go way back and have a lot of detail.
--Spike
Advertising in the USA is under many controls (i.e., all the F’s: FTC, FDA, etc.). You are not allowed to make subjective claims without objective data. It’s all about protecting the consumer, and the laws go way back and have a lot of detail.
--Spike
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I've never seen the lips on the fender wells before, what is that? JDM spec only? It looks like they're completly rolled out.
Rigidity has always been a large factor in performance wheels to the racing market. Not so much to the aftermarket. That's why forged wheels are highly sought after due to their resistance to deformation under cornering and braking loads especially when going to larger wheels such as 18/19.
The RE30 was specifically design to address this issue. The "30" in RE30 stands for 30% increase in rigidity. Design/testing/and demands from the WilliamsF1 team allowed Rays to make this acheivement and apply it to the RE30.
Volk Forged Wheels = great
Enkei/AME MAT casting = good
Cast wheels....not so rigid.
The RE30 was specifically design to address this issue. The "30" in RE30 stands for 30% increase in rigidity. Design/testing/and demands from the WilliamsF1 team allowed Rays to make this acheivement and apply it to the RE30.
Volk Forged Wheels = great
Enkei/AME MAT casting = good
Cast wheels....not so rigid.