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      12-22-2011, 03:57 AM   #38
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Originally Posted by brissim View Post
However I must say I'd be surprised if swaping the runflats for conventional would improve handling because of any weight saving. Given that any weight saving is going to be low down well below the centre of gravity, I really don't see how this would improve handling.

The other argument could be that by going away from runflats with their stiffer sidewall, you may in fact have a negative impact on handling.
Lotus might give you more detailed explanation, but the key factor having lighter tyres is the fact that "not suspensioned" weight is less than before.

The less you have "not suspensioned" weight, the better car should handle.
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