Kaldar142

i heard the stock 17 inch bullits weight alot, and also i'm trying to stay close to its style, i'm pretty picky when it comes to rims idon't like all those crazy designs with chrome and such.... but what are the largest brakes do you think icould get thatll ultimately decide the size i go with

(any other suggestions for the lightweight rims would be great too , or if you can find out the weight of the steeda ultalights)

MR.Mustang

Sorry, it was a joke meaning if I don't stop burning rubber there will be nothing left of my tires.

Daniel60

Is there any advantage going light and does it effect your smooth ride if you do?

MR.Mustang

lighter rims will help with autoX and it will make the ride smoother since is reduces unsprung weight.

Effects of Unsprung Weight (as defined by Wikpedia):

The reaction forces of the wheels or tracks to bumps and surface imperfections are transmitted by the suspension to the body. The greater the unsprung mass, the larger the forces exerted on the body and its occupants. Therefore, the smoothness and stability of the ride and the mechanical loads are closely related to the ratio of unsprung mass to sprung mass.

MR.Mustang

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Unsprung weight
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In a ground vehicle with a suspension, the unsprung weight is mass of the suspension, wheels or tracks (as applicable), and other components directly connected to them, rather than supported by the suspension. (The mass of the body and other components supported by the suspension is the sprung mass.) Unsprung weight includes the mass of components such as the wheel spindles, wheel bearings, tires, and a portion of the weight of driveshafts, springs, shock absorbers, and suspension links. If the vehicle's brakes are mounted outboard (i.e., within the wheel), their weight is also part of the unsprung weight.

LarryS

Here are some of the lightest wheels you will find. http://www.sjmmanufacturing.com/ Click the Bogart tab. Call and ask for Steve for info.