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Originally Posted by turbobenz
Id imagine heavier wheels would give a better ride quality. An object in motion does not want to change direction, and the greater the mass, the greater this affect. Therefore, the heavier wheels should move around less and force the tire and compressed air to absorb more of the road.
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But a lighter suspension and wheels are more easily deflected over bumps. It's a benefit of reducing unsprung weight.
Many years ago, I experienced a definite ride improvment when I swapped out my 4-cylinder Ponton's worn-out iron front brake drums for aluminum ones off an early 6-cylinder Fintail.
Happy Motoring, Mark