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      04-20-2013, 02:05 AM   #23
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IMHO in a road car rotational mass due to wheel size will make next to no difference. In this scenario it's about comfort vs looks.
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IMHO in a road car rotational mass due to wheel size will make next to no difference. In this scenario it's about comfort vs looks.
It will probably make a tangible difference if it's 16" vs 20", as an example. Mind you, wheel size can't be taken alone and performance addicts will probably find various other places to add power/reduce weight, so everything counts, esp when talking about weight in the form of rotational mass.

That being said, I don't think that it's a biggie when going from 18" to 19" and those 313s look mighty fine. I can't stand how long it takes for me to clean those 293s (even though they are 18s...w/ 20 freaking spokes, they're probably heavier than larger wheels)!
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It will probably make a tangible difference if it's 16" vs 20", as an example. Mind you, wheel size can't be taken alone and performance addicts will probably find various other places to add power/reduce weight, so everything counts, esp when talking about weight in the form of rotational mass.

That being said, I don't think that it's a biggie when going from 18" to 19" and those 313s look mighty fine. I can't stand how long it takes for me to clean those 293s (even though they are 18s...w/ 20 freaking spokes, they're probably heavier than larger wheels)!
You say all that, ignoring the weight of the tyres?
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You say all that, ignoring the weight of the tyres?
Well, what weighs more, metal or rubber? (Assuming wheel+tire diameter remains same regardless of wheel size, which would weigh more in total? I have no idea but always assumed that the increase weight of the larger wheel offsets the increased sidewall width of tire for the smaller wheel.)
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Well, what weighs more, metal or rubber? (Assuming wheel+tire diameter remains same regardless of wheel size, which would weigh more in total? I have no idea but always assumed that the increase weight of the larger wheel offsets the increased sidewall width of tire for the smaller wheel.)
As all alloys are different you'd have to case by case it I guess. I've had my wheels and tyres separated when I put the 313's on and tyres are heavy!
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      04-22-2013, 08:41 AM   #28
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They both look great. The 326 look very agressive and are very concave. I have the 326 and have only seen the 313 on pictures. The 313 are lighter (<12.6kg and 13.2kg each Vs about 14kg for the 326) and look more like bicycle wheels to me. It looks like the 313 also could possibly offer more clearance for big brakes.
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For most exterior colors and purposes I would prefer the concave shape of the 326 wheels, but painted like the 313 and forged with some exotic metal to be as light as possible. Also I would select 18" instead of 19".

OP you are totally welcome in advance. Glad I could help.
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Do you think the COR F1 Leggera wheels could be a relevant alternative to 313 and 326?

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Do you think the COR F1 Leggera wheels could be a relevant alternative to 313 and 326?

These wheels look very very good!! But, as I am trying to get a good deal with used rims, that would be difficult to get!

By the way...does anyone here knows somebody that wants to sell their 313 or 326 wheels? I am from europe, so unfortunately I cannot buy from US because of the freight. Just tell me if you know some good deal
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