OK but again my point is that the steel wheel isn't that heavier compared to. Granted if you are counting every ounce then sure it might make a difference but the 5-10 lbs difference doesn't seem that big a deal.
I'll have to weigh my new tires and wheels and my old ones just to compare since they are close in size.
Doesn't seem like that much but it all adds up and weight usually hurts.
Here's a write up -
Why Does Unsprung Weight Matter?
Unsprung weight has a huge effect on any vehicle's acceleration, braking, and cornering abilities. It's even said that at a drag strip, adding a single pound of unsprung weight to a car has the same effect as adding two or more pounds to the body. Check out the diagrams below to see why it makes such a big difference.
Acceleration
In Fig. 1 above, we see a Camaro with a set of small, lightweight wheels. In order to get the car moving, the engine only has to spin 30-pound wheels, so it doesn't have to work very hard. Putting less strain on the engine means faster acceleration. It's that simple.
In Fig. 2, you'll see the Camaro is sporting some bigger, heavier wheels. If you drove the car, you'd notice it feels sluggish, since the engine is working harder to turn the 50-pound wheels. This results in slower acceleration
and reduced fuel economy.
Braking
Just like the engine has to work harder to get the 50-pound wheels spinning, the brakes also struggle to bring them to a halt. A heavy set of wheels can increase stopping distance, and even wear out your brakes faster than light wheels.
Cornering & Ride
Wheel weight can also have a dramatic effect on handling and ride comfort. Check out the diagram below to see why.
So, let's say you're driving down the road, and you hit a bump. This bump must be absorbed by your tire, wheel, axle, and suspension components. If, as seen in Fig. 3, your car's wheel weighs 30 pounds, 60 pounds of force must be absorbed by your suspension.
In Fig. 4, the wider 50-pound wheels would exert 100 pounds of force on your car's
suspension when you hit this same bump. More force passed into your suspension means you'll feel a bigger bump, and your springs and shocks will experience more wear over time.
This same logic applies to cornering, since going around a turn causes the wheels to move up or down as the car leans into the curve. Lighter wheels are also able to "bounce back" faster after bumps, allowing your tires to stay in contact with the road longer, and providing more grip. The end result is confidence-inspiring handling and improved cornering speed.
https://news.classicindustries.com/restoration-tips/wheel-weight-matters-unsprung/
Iām thinking of moving just to avoid depression.
