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Old 09-17-2011, 08:41 AM   #1
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I want a Lighter rim!

Right now on my Sonoma I have my Corvette rims, And they look real good dont get me wrong. But I want something like 100 pounds lighter . The 2.2 I got in it, is hurting for power as it is, it dont need help from the vette rims. So what kinda alm rims are you guys running?
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Old 09-18-2011, 09:26 AM   #2
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Re: I want a Lighter rim!

Changing rims won't help. Changing tires will. A wider tire can effect rolling resistance. Or type of tire too. Narrow Passenger type tires roll easier than wide off-road type.
We switched from bridgestone Dueller's to suv type BFG longtrail's and what a difference.
Also tire height effects a small motor too. Too tall. Too wide. Hard on power.
What kind of tires you got and what size?
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Old 09-19-2011, 12:37 AM   #3
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Re: I want a Lighter rim!

Drop down to a tire that is only 7" wide. Anything larger will drag it down.
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Old 09-19-2011, 08:09 PM   #4
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Cool Re: I want a Lighter rim!

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Right now on my Sonoma I have my Corvette rims, And they look real good dont get me wrong. But I want something like 100 pounds lighter . The 2.2 I got in it, is hurting for power as it is, it dont need help from the vette rims. So what kinda alm rims are you guys running?
I just took a set of S-10 wheels off my son's truck. Stock wheels though!
They are complete though. $275.00 or Best Offer over $200.00
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