Re: Lighter wheels = any E.T reduction?
 

I was just about to say exactly that. The further away from the center of rotation the greater the benefit. Easy way of testing this is to hold a ten pound weight in your hand , and then put that same weight at the end of a 1 foot rod, grab the opposite end of the rod and try to hold it up.

Re: Lighter wheels = any E.T reduction?
 

But, it HAS to be worth something, right?

Not the very first place I would spend money.

But, we all have light wheels.

Re: Lighter wheels = any E.T reduction?
 

Think of it another way, which car will accerate faster, one with a 12/32/15 tire or a 16/32/15 tire? It takes more HP to turn that big tire (heavier) the same speed as the little one, or how long does it take you to carry 10 lbs 100 feet? Then 100lbs 100 feet.

Re: Lighter wheels = any E.T reduction?
 

Think about A-B-A testing it during a track rental. I did with a 13 second Jr Stocker. Wished I had spent that money someplace else. Who would buy heavy wheels today?
I doubt anybody. Lots of light wheels available now. Higher hp cars will see less than my old 13 second 265" '56 Chevy.

One of those things that just HAS to help, right?
I would not BS myself into thinking it's a big deal.