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Does it make a difference whether I have forged or carbon-fibre wheels on my motorcycle when I use the M tyre heaters?

Generally, aluminium wheel rims – cast wheels or forged wheels – store the heat for a short time and thus heat up "better". Carbon-fibre wheels, on the other hand, do not store heat as well, but have a significantly lower weight, which brings noticeable advantages especially in fast turns due to the low inertia.

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Does it make a difference whether I have forged or carbon-fibre wheels on my motorcycle when I use the M tyre heaters?