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    Wheel weight vs. Contact patch...

    What would you choose:

    Option 1: 275/40/18 tire on a 10” wide wheel, 65 pounds

    Option 2: 255/45/18 tire on a 8.5” wide wheel, 53.5 pounds

    Same tire compound for either set up and this would be a square set.

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    Wheel weight vs. Contact patch...

    For a total of 11.5 lbs difference I choose 275- contact patch and I like the look over weight saving
    Lol - slo turd ain’t gonna be that faster anyway or win prize money

    WAIT that’s 11.5 per wheel!46 lbs total , hmmmm

    I’ll be going 285 square 18x10 for track set up
    Possibly 19x10 285
    I wanna get u guys input as well later before I buy


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    MGW XSPEC low profile 2.625in throw
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    If it's a one set for all around use, choose the lighter wheel n tire combo hands down.

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    IMO... depends on your setup. If you have tons of power you can’t use anyway, go for more rubber at the expense of the unsprung weight.
    If you are short on power, take the weight savings.
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    It's an interesting question for sure. I can see pros and cons for both.

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    Wheel weight vs. Contact patch...

    Quote Originally Posted by Zippy View Post
    It's an interesting question for sure. I can see pros and cons for both.
    Agree- light vs wide

    I ditched the factory heavy wheels , but was able to go lighter ,AND wider, because of wheel choice ;
    world of difference in handling,grip, and putting power down without overwhelming the rear.

    Just 255’s look skinny on MY car
    ( running 255 front, 285 rear)


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    MGW XSPEC low profile 2.625in throw
    slo turd 5.0, even slower driver

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    My smaller and lighter setup works much better for me than my larger heavier setup did. My 17” setup saved me 10lbs a corner over my 18’s.

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    I like wide tires and the grip they provide, plus I am bias because a 275 on the back of an S550 looks like you are running on space saver spares.

    I went with a lighter 19x10 and 19x11” flow formed rim but run a staggering set (for the street) Nitto INVO 285 front and 325 rear. I plan to get a second pair of 285 rears for track use only.
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    I like option 2.
    Less rotational mass would help with turn in, reduce braking distances and increase acceleration.

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    Lighter = faster to me. But wider is better also. Guess that’s why wide light weight rims are so expensive.
    Seems like you need to visit this website. https://www.apexraceparts.com/wheels.html
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