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03-06-2009, 08:26 PM | #1 |
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Wheel weight
I got bored this evening so I decided to break out the floor jack and do a quick wheel comparo. I did take a crappy picture with my iphone but I am reluctant to share b/c my car was dirty and I don't have suspension on yet...I can tell you that it was even better looking than I expected (it was hot).
Funny thing- I knew my 19" Volk RE30s /tires would be lighter than my stock 18" wheels and tires but I had no idea! I forgot to write down the stock rear tire/wheel weight but my memory says 60lbs. 1. 225s on Factory 18 wheels (front)= 56.7lbs 2. 275s on Volk 19*10 (rear)= 46.8lbs (13.2lbs less per rear corner!!!!) 3. 245s on Vok 19*9 (front)=42lbs (14.7lbs less per front coner!!!) That adds up to be one hell of weight savings...even rotational mass savings. I cannot wait for spring until I can permanantly mount these!
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03-06-2009, 08:41 PM | #2 |
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wow thats awesome savings.
The wheels save what like 3kgs a corner so must be the tires making the biggest difference? Cant wait to get some light weight rims, i thought i would go with 18s but if ur saving that much with big 19s i might reconsider.
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03-06-2009, 08:46 PM | #3 |
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My 19*10 volks weigh ~19lbs. I think the wheels are big weight loss all by themselves.
I took pictures of all wheels but since I was using my iPhone, only 2 came out with legible weights on the scale...I guess I had too much coffee LOL. Volk Rear 19*10 wheel with 275 tires on. Stock Front 18" Wheel with 225 tires on.
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that is sum impressive weight saving!
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