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Old Mar 18, 2005 | 12:17 AM
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ok what is the weight difference between an itp steel rim compared to a aluminum? is there that big of a horsepower gain going with aluminum? i am looking at getting a yamaha rhino just wanted input good or bad. i have the itp steel rims on my 650 and they are good rims just they rust and are a lil heavier then i would like.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2005 | 01:38 AM
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Probably not enough to make it noticable on a big bore machine.

I would think if you are looking for something for a Rhino you would want HD strength first and formost.
Look into the Vision wheels for a carefree clearcoated HD aluminum wheel.
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 04:05 AM
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thanx jimmy i was kinda leaning towards the steel rims they don't look as nice but they are more reliable specially when i love rock crawling i just don't know if the aluminum is up for the challenge.
 
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