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The Science of Wheel Performance: Rotational Inertia

I see a lot of people saying the light the wheel the better. And while is basic statement form, yes, but not 100% true. Below you find a video from

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I see a lot of people saying the light the wheel the better. And while is basic statement form, yes, but not 100% true. Below you find a video from HRE Wheels explaining why and how a lightweight wheel benefits performance of your car.

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HRE President Alan Peltier explains how performance wheels can actually make your car go faster, thanks to the science of rotational inertia and unsprung mass, and how HRE wheels are engineered for maximum strength at the lightest weight possible
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