What difference would hollow spoke turbo wheels make? - 6SpeedOnline

Jul 21, 2003 | 07:04 PM

Le Chef

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What difference would hollow spoke turbo wheels make?

I'm curious as to how much heavier my solid spoke turbo's are, and what perceptable difference hollow spoke versions would make?

Jul 21, 2003 | 07:29 PM

John S

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Chef, I believe they're about 3 kg heavier/wheel...

I believe that that the hollow spokes will give you even more road feel and more contact with the road (especially over uneven surfaces). Given your posts below, this may not be what you're looking for.

Best regards,

Last edited by John S; Jul 22, 2003 at 09:09 PM.

Jul 22, 2003 | 06:35 AM

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I could be wrong but I was told around 4 - 5 lbs per wheel. It's fairly significant.

Jul 22, 2003 | 02:45 PM

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Also, you get better heat dissipation within the tires
due to the hollow spokes >more surface area<.

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Jul 22, 2003 | 03:07 PM

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When I helped Toothzilla (Chris) put on his PSE you could totally tell the difference in weight. I have the hollow spokes and he has the solids. This was only in lifting and putting the tires back on. I can't imagine what it does to help the car with braking, susp. movement and green light take offs