just weighed a pair of steel rims if it helps ...1265 grammsdapper wrote:Has anyone ever weighed steel against alloy to see what the difference in weight actually is?
Benefit of a light alloy front wheel?
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Interesting stuff. I don't think I've ever seen it claimed that the tubeless alloy rims had an effect on handling, apart from the obvious characteristics when it comes to punctures and such like.
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No Mark, but my racing wheels (rim and tyre) are a fraction of the weight of a normal one (steel rims, tyre, tube + gloop).dapper wrote:Has anyone ever weighed steel against alloy to see what the difference in weight actually is?
It is very noticeable.
Did you have to do that?
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That's why they have them on sports cars you numpty!Doom Patrol wrote:Interesting stuff. I don't think I've ever seen it claimed that the tubeless alloy rims had an effect on handling, apart from the obvious characteristics when it comes to punctures and such like.
Minimum unsprung weight = maximum going round corners.
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You need good roads for those alloy rims. Mild steel bends a little when hitting potholes and "road repairs", alloy wheels can shatter. That's why in Poland I stick to steel rims. Alloy car rims are known to shatter on the kinds of roads we have over here. Another reason I want to leave this shite country. I wish my wife would agree.
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GP Kevo wrote:You need good roads for those alloy rims. Mild steel bends a little when hitting potholes and "road repairs", alloy wheels can shatter. That's why in Poland I stick to steel rims. Alloy car rims are known to shatter on the kinds of roads we have over here. Another reason I want to leave this shite country. I wish my wife would agree.
You'd be at home in Gloucestershire then!
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Yes... And the roads aren't great either.
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Where are the roads good?? 
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that made me giggle too as yorkshire roads are full of pot holes ...and as for lancashire ..well thats just a huge pot hole lol
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