RS97 champion monolite wheels..... lighter means more torque???

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Feb 25, 2008 | 01:43 PM

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RS97 champion monolite wheels..... lighter means more torque???

they are about 6 pounds lighter than a stock turbo wheel... what performance differece to be expected reducing such rotational mass?

Feb 25, 2008 | 03:33 PM

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Feb 25, 2008 | 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bryanc

they are about 6 pounds lighter than a stock turbo wheel... what performance differece to be expected reducing such rotational mass?

Only lowers weight, provides you with quicker stopping power due to the lower weight the brakes have to handle. 2) Quicker acceleration 3) Better track usage

Feb 25, 2008 | 05:35 PM

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Only lowers weight, provides you with quicker stopping power due to the lower weight the brakes have to handle. 2) Quicker acceleration 3) Better track usage

so in essence, 0-60 times and 1/4 times would be better with a lighter wheel?