apexanimal
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- 2013 CX5 Sport, 6mt
^ Better accel, braking, city mileage, more responsive suspension, etc...
Losing unsprung weight is a big deal...
Losing unsprung weight is a big deal...
^ Better accel, braking, city mileage, more responsive suspension, etc...
Losing unsprung weight is a big deal...
Sorry to burst your bubble, but I've read articles from reputable hot rod/custom auto magazines and their tests show that even losing 20 lbs of wheel and tire made no "significant" difference in acceleration. The difference wasn't consistently measurable but was around .02 seconds from zero to 60. 2/100ths of a second would not be noticeable behind the wheel.
I'm curious what the lighter wheel effect is on the braking distance:
http://blog.tirerack.com/blog/letters-from-luke/give-me-a-brake-
Its been nearly a month I've had them installed, at first the noise was unbearable, like a howling noise @ 60km/h. This is the first time I've run with studded tires, but with more snow on the ground and the tires more broken in I love them. The noise from the studs is quieter and the traction I have....I can drive as aggressive as I want and not worry.