20 inch reps ?
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I'm not too concerned about the ride. The Wheel Exchange still hasn't sent me my wheels and tires
. They said there was a backorder on the harley wheels and they just got them in. Should be here on wed. I'm dying to get these things on my L. It should look sweet all black with the chrome wheels and bassani tips
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. They said there was a backorder on the harley wheels and they just got them in. Should be here on wed. I'm dying to get these things on my L. It should look sweet all black with the chrome wheels and bassani tips .
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Originally posted by red00Lightning
They weigh 48#'s each without tires....it was a guesstimate of what the addition would be with the larger tires as well.
The rotational weight is completely independent of the weight gains....it's not the same as throwing 150lbs in the truck bed. I said "unsprung weight" and meant it. "Sprung" weight is a term used to describe the parts of an automobile that are supported by the front and rear springs. They suspend the vehicle's frame, body, engine, and the power train above the wheels. These are quite heavy assemblies. The "unsprung" weight includes wheels and tires, brake assemblies, the rear axle assembly, and other structural members not supported by the springs.
Again it's not the same as just any 150lbs...it's 150lbs that your engine and drivetrain have to account for and support. It makes a big difference, trust me...I live it every day with the L
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They weigh 48#'s each without tires....it was a guesstimate of what the addition would be with the larger tires as well.
The rotational weight is completely independent of the weight gains....it's not the same as throwing 150lbs in the truck bed. I said "unsprung weight" and meant it. "Sprung" weight is a term used to describe the parts of an automobile that are supported by the front and rear springs. They suspend the vehicle's frame, body, engine, and the power train above the wheels. These are quite heavy assemblies. The "unsprung" weight includes wheels and tires, brake assemblies, the rear axle assembly, and other structural members not supported by the springs.
Again it's not the same as just any 150lbs...it's 150lbs that your engine and drivetrain have to account for and support. It makes a big difference, trust me...I live it every day with the L
--wes
Rotating mass, OTOH, does affect acceleration, as the increased inertia requires more force to get it to move.
For example, you could have an L with a 100 lb rear axle and 300 lb wheels. Compare that to an L with a 200 lb rear axle and 200 lb wheels. Other things being equal, the L with the 300 lb wheels would accelerate more slowly, yet the unsprung weight is the same.
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i also under stand these concepts quite well, and being that most every L can roast the tires when launching, you will really only lose some time after your already going. I'd say with the extra 14 lbs in wheels and 8 pounds in tires. Thats 22 x 4. Less than 90 pounds, probably only .2-.4 in the 1/4. I'd say it's worth the stiffy I get from looking at my truck.