I would guess that it's due more to the shock absorber action of banjo style
attachment between the hub and the wheel rim.
Vrooom vrooom,
John
Erika the Red
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
To: <WmsRbt@aol.com>; <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 5:12 AM
Subject: RE: Lempert Steering Wheel
> Oh Enlightened Ones,
> On the subject of steering wheel weight I have always found that Healeys
> with Woodrim wheels tend to exhibit more kick back than the originals. I
> have recently realized that one of the reasons that I prefer driving cars
> with the original wheels is the lack of steering kickback. I suspect that
> this is attributable to the additional moment of inertia created by the
> heavy rim of the originals.
> Comments?
>
> Michael Salter
> www.precisionsportscar.com
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