Originally Posted by
or8ital
The "ton" of weight added is usually to balance the car. Once a car is balanced its usually not that much more that is added. That little bit could certainly be reduced I guess. I believe they already reduced rubber tire from 1525 to 1500.
Alternatively car makers could make their cars heavier and more durable
My car is perfectly balanced at 49 Oz was not aware of the 25 grams reduction but more is needed IMO