why are double rims harder?
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Because of the thickness of a double rim, it has much less give and some feel that the thickness of the rim can cause shots at certain angles to bounce out of the basket instead of going in. Therefore most players feel that it is much harder to make shots on a double rim.
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The most important benefit of bigger wheels is that they help smooth out the surface under tread. Imagine suitcase wheels rolling over rocks and then think of how a mountain bike wheel would cope. The mountain bike wheel would be by far the better choice.
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Super Single You can save 1,000 pounds going from steel rims and duals to (super singles) and all-aluminum wheels. Super singles typically are lighter than a standard dual set-up in some cases, up to 70 pounds or more per wheel position.
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The compound is the main component of traction. ... Generally, narrower tires are better in snow and on ice because they are more stable and get better linear traction by penetrating the snow. This is not always true though; on hard-pack snow, wider tires with more sipes are better.
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For example, larger tires decrease your fuel economy because they are heavier, while smaller tires increase fuel efficiency. Bigger tires also have a higher rolling resistance than smaller tires which means they require more resistance and effort to get them rolling.
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there are also other wheels that are also a fraction of the cost : rotas, XXRs, knockoffs, but they are NOT lightweight. the reason people buy them is because they are light and cheap, and that means a faster more efficient car.
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The smaller 16-inch wheels come with tyres that have larger sidewalls that act as cushions against sharp edges on the roads, like ruts and potholes. While 17-inch tyres look much better, the shorter sidewalls aren't as good in filtering out road shocks.
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There was no noticeable difference in braking or performance. As you progress from C to D to E you're essentially going for tires that are designed for much heavier vehicles and are thicker and heavier as a result.
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On hard, smooth surfaces, the tracks will obviously have no traction issues. But they do however struggle a bit with speed. The difference in gear ratio will result in a much slower speed when riding in the same gear and RPMs compared to tires.
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No not really, in general deep carbon rims are incredibly stiff and responsive, BUT for the average rider the minor speed difference is not worth the beating your body takes from the harsher feel. ... If your an average rider or doing long distance get a carbon rim sure!
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The wider tire will rest on the surface of the protrusions and will have a greater chance of spinning (shearing). Recently I have put 235/85 R 16 Cooper ST-T tires on my Gurkha. These tires are perfect for my car,as they are taller and narrower. They can be aired down without any decrease in the GC.
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They have a harder rubber compound with less natural rubber than winter tyres and this begins to harden and can become brittle below +7 degrees C. That said, they are designed to adapt to higher temperatures without getting soft. This means that summer tyres have lower friction and therefore are more fuel efficient.
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The only reason for upgrading brakes would be for safety. If you have 26" rims, the wheels are very heavy, causing your car to be heavier. With this, the brakes have a lot more to stop, not only because of the weight, but because of the size of the wheel as well.
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Low profile tires tend to be more expensive than tires with larger sidewalls. We previously talked about how much stiffer the sidewalls are on low profile tires. This rigid sidewall will cause your vehicle to ride rougher also. ... Low profile tires can also pick up nails and other foreign easier causing punctures.
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Many vehicles, but primarily rear-wheel-drive sports cars, have a narrower width tyre at the front than the back. ... Having wide rear wheels is for the reasons of traction and the 'look'. When a rear-wheel-drive car has a lot of power, it can cause wheelspin easily which is why wider rear tyres can give better traction.
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They are not designed to carry the weight of the vehicle. The first problem with lug-centric wheels is getting them installed correctly. They require an expert touch to ensure that every wheel nut is properly centred in the rim hole and has the correct torque applied. ... So, for these reasons, hub-centric rims are better.
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They have the small diameter wide tires like a street bike, unlike a dual sport. Up on powerhouse, or old tollhouse a SUMO will be faster through the tight sections than a dual sport or even a street bike. They are very light weight and have a lot of torque which makes them great into and out of corners.