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New wheels! Saving some weight!

Started by shotime99, October 21, 2014, 08:30:13 PM

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Lanson

Finally a wheel brand I've not heard of!  They look good.  Weight is also pretty good.

I have a theory, one that some road racers have fleshed out in practice, and some car manufacturers have figured out too.  I believe that sidewall "feel" changes with the wheel WIDTH, along with the tire's dimensions (ratio) and of course the tire itself.  I've learned over time that a wider wheel with the same tire will result in a more firm sidewall feel.  Porsche seems to have this same logic applied, too.  For instance, if you were rocking a 9.5" or 10" wide wheel on that 275, I bet it would feel less squirmy.  In a trapezoid shape, the shorter top is more stable.  So that's something to think about when doing wheels and tires.  I personally strive for the widest wheels that will fit, and then find the right tire for that.  This not only makes for a nice wide stance with a good looking flush fit, it also improves the handling. 

Maybe something to consider next time you are making a wheel setup plan.  Just try for wide wheel first, and try to push that limit.  THEN try your tire and see what happens. 
I don't have an EB but I am an avid modder and happy to help the community and learn/grow.  Pretty good with audio and wheels, my build and discussion threads are here in the forum.  2013 Flex AWD N/A

Audio:  Dayton Reference home speakers in front stage, incl. 2-way passive custom pillars 2.5" mid, 3/4" tweet, 2-way passive custom center channel 5" mid, 3/4" tweet, 8" midbass in doors, Vibe UK amps, JBL MS8 processor, Optima Yellow-top custom-wired, Exile subs in spare tire well

Mods: H&R, K&N, 22x9 & 22x10 3 piece forged wheels 265/35-22 Toyos, SCTX4 w/ 91 oct. Torrie tune

shotime99

2014 Taurus SHO w/PP and H & R spring kit

ElvenSho

Quote from: shotime99 on October 30, 2014, 10:56:50 PM
NOW ya tell me!! haha!

Hey OP what wheels are there? I really like them... Where did you get them and did they have them in wider size?
2011 Red Taurus SHO- H&R springs, plugs, t-stat, 3bar, LMS dps, tuned by Torrie