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Originally Posted by Bill Verburg
Yes reducing weight is in general a good thing but there are other factors that are in play that have a more significant effect on performance
Here's an example, 2 sets of tires are compared here, both on 7 & 8 x15 Fuchs, the second set has a ~41lb-ft advantage over the first set in first gear, the difference diminishes as you go up through the gears Both are 205/225, the first though is a 60 series tire and the second a 50 series.
The inertial cost difference for the tires alone is ~18lb-ft favoring the lighter and shorter 50 series tires, the rest is the gearing cost incurred buy the taller 60 series tires, So Here the gearing is far more significant than the weight
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The gearing is far more significant than the weight? The taller wheel carry’s inertia more easily, therefor is more efficient in carrying and developing speed? That must have a negative effect on stopping power right? It makes sense if I’m understanding correctly