RE: unsprung weight

[Michael Williams <urquattro@surfree.com>]

Dan Sinclair decided to speak these words:

>I agree Dave.  I bought a set of 15x7 Italian wheels that were so heavy I
>sent them back on exchange for a stock 14x6 wheel size.  The weight
>difference was huge, and the handling and acceleration were both affected by
>the heavier wheel and tire setup.  Another lister referred to said Italian
>wheels as 'boat anchors' - good description.  Buyer beware.  Not ALL +1 or
>+2s are equal.


And not all italian wheels are anchors.  The OZ's that i got, in 16x7.5 
are only 17lbs each, or about 7-8kgs a piece...thats not too bad....

later...

Michael Sheridan Williams
ICQ# 11740998
1983 UrQuattro, MC'd, koni yellows, borla, OZ Mito's w/ SP8000's
1985 4000S Quattro miles, Koni Yellows/Coilover (2B), strut brace, Sport 
8000 Tires, K&N
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