Lighter wheels = any E.T reduction?

[Bobby DiDomenico]

Originally Posted by ss3011

"Interesting idea , but I don't agree with Jim." "If we all had unlimited funds , we would do all the above .

Yep, lighter, stronger always better! Return on investment in this case? Like you I'm spending that $600 or more on engine/trans.
I wouldn't spend it on slightly lighter than light wheels. I still agree with Jim, for the results save the money if you are on a budget.

[FED 387]

You would be surprised at how many revs a tire actually turns from the time it leaves the starting line until it goes a 1/4 mile. Actually About 150 to maybe 175 times depending on if you have smaller or larger diameter tires. The same with engine maybe 1200 actual revolutions on an engine turning 7200 rpm in a 10.5 second run

[voltdr]

Because we can't test in a "vacuum", our test results are subject to interpretation based on any differences in track surface, track temps, wind direction changes, and any other number of variables. I do believe that if you apply all of the things that are supposed to be better, then it will be better. You just may or may not see the results immediately.
It's the same in my electrical business, I can guarantee that you will use less electricity by switching to a more efficient electric motor or LED lights, but you might not see a difference in your electric bill due to differences in running time of all of the components are different each month.
Dan