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Old 06-27-2011, 02:23 PM   #36
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Originally Posted by Wondering View Post
I know on the ZR1 these wheels will be an option(along with the Michelin Sport Cups),and GM said they weigh five pounds less than the standard wheel in that application.

I know five pounds doesn't sound like much. But remember it's unsprung weight,where every lb is equal to 6-9 lbs on the car.
Exactly. Taking away 20lbs of rotational mass is a pretty big thing from a performance perspective.
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