anyone know the benifits of lightweight wheels? - Toyota Yaris Forums

07-10-2007, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kurokoma-kun

My question would be, is there any disadvantage to lightweight wheels?

I bought mine based on design, but was pleased to find out they weigh just 11.8 lbs apiece! Then I read something that said wheels can be too light...something about reduced traction...which just confused the hell out of me...

I doubt anything we could get are hands on in a 14 inch or more wheel size would be too light with a tire on it. I've never heard it put that way. I have heard about braking problems with oversized wheels. I think the lighter the better but then strength maybe an issue

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