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Lightweight Wheels from Rota!

Posted on 10. Jul, 2007 by james in Alloy Wheels, The Store

A vehicle’s total weight is the sum of all of its parts and affects its ability to accelerate, brake and corner. Reducing the total weight will enhance the vehicle’s performance because less weight needs to be controlled and therefore, less energy is required.

Unsprung weight is the weight under the springs which moves up and down as the vehicle rides over uneven roads and leans in the corners. Reducing unsprung weight allows the springs and shock absorbers to be more effective in controlling the suspension’s movement.

Additionally, a vehicle’s rotational weight includes all parts that spin including everything in the vehicle’s driveline from the engine’s crankshaft to its wheels and tires. This affects the energy required to change speed as the vehicle accelerates and brakes.

As you would guess, reducing the weight of any of these rotating components will enhance the vehicle’s performance because less energy will be required to increase or decrease their speed.

Potn offer several ranges of lightweight wheels, including Rota, OZ & Blitz.

Take a look at the table below that shows just how light Rota wheels actually are! Fitting Rota wheels will give you noticeably better performance and a terrific price!