>> Wire wheels are heavier than steel wheels? Never realized that....
>>
>Yep - the wire wheel plus the splined hub plus the spinner weighs more than
a
>steel wheel hub and wheel.
Gee, while we're at it, how much more do the 72-spokes weigh compared to the
60-spokes?
Is the difference enough to cancel out (some of) the strength advantage?
(just throwing some gasoline on the fire)
RMartin
70 roadster
Tel Aviv
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