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Title: steelies handle like alloys?
Post by: Simpson on 25 May 2007, 17:53

As above do steel wheels handle as well as alloys with exactly the same size? i know its a strange question its just somebody said that alloys are lighter which makes  a difference  :undecided: :wink: i was considerng some g60 steels. if anyone has any

Title: Re: steelies handle like alloys?
Post by: Uruk Hai on 25 May 2007, 18:55

Some alloys are lighter (depends on the wheel) and it can make a tiny difference, its got to do with the unsprung weight, the ideal being to reduce it as much as possible !

Title: Re: steelies handle like alloys?
Post by: ...joe on 25 May 2007, 19:06

doubt you'll notice much difference to be honest. but oz superleggras are damn light and its rotational weight that makes the difference.

Title: Re: steelies handle like alloys?
Post by: Simpson on 25 May 2007, 21:40

Ok didnt think it would make too mich difference cheers for that  :smiley:

Title: Re: steelies handle like alloys?
Post by: DarnPB on 26 May 2007, 11:23

To get technical, the heavier the wheel, the greater the gyroscopic force, which will cause the wheel to want to turn about its normal axis.
The engine also suffers these forces. Theat is why when you see a high powered large engined(V8) rear wheel drive car take off in a wheel spin, the rear end of the car will crab out to the side.
Just a little more useless, but interesting info!!! :wink:

Title: Re: steelies handle like alloys?
Post by: Uruk Hai on 26 May 2007, 23:26

Unsprung, rotational - Whatever  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: steelies handle like alloys?
Post by: DarnPB on 27 May 2007, 15:08

Yup!! :rolleyes:

Title: Re: steelies handle like alloys?
Post by: rubjonny on 30 May 2007, 13:53

i definilty noticed an improvement in handling, accelleration & braking going from 13" steels to 15" alloys (same rolling radius) :)
Id assume there would also be an improvement with steels -> alloys of the same size, but dunno if it would be as much.  Might be more though, I'd expect 15" steels to weigh more than 13"?

Title: Re: steelies handle like alloys?
Post by: Simpson on 30 May 2007, 17:24

So how do g60 steels compare to 15 inch sebrings for instance which is what i have now? thanks  :smiley:

Title: Re: steelies handle like alloys?
Post by: Mart8V on 01 June 2007, 18:29

Have made exactly that switch and noticed no difference at all.  If anything I think the steelies are lighter than the Sebrings, at least they certainly feel it!

Title: Re: steelies handle like alloys?
Post by: Neaty on 01 June 2007, 18:33

I have some G60 steels Christian! brand new, or near brand new anyway!  :wink:

Title: Re: steelies handle like alloys?
Post by: Nibbzy_GTI on 01 June 2007, 18:35

im goin onto the original gti steelies myself as they look ten times better than most allys and cost next to nout... only thing is whats the lowest profile trye u can get on a 14" 6j et38 steelie can ya go say down to 18545 14 or summet like that instead of the 60