Mallitious
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What is considered a light rim in terms of pounds? I have the opportunity to buy a set of rims that weight 24.5 lbs each. Is this average, light, heavy? Looking for some knowledge on this. Thank in advance.
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justanothermp5
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if u want some light rims (17lbs per rim) then look up falken, or konig, or enkei
mostly enkei and konig, falken only has one rim thats pretty light
mostly enkei and konig, falken only has one rim thats pretty light
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Look up Rota Wheels, good quality and el cheepo.
MY rule of thumb is a pound per inch is a light wheel. 18" should be around 17-20 at most. 24.5 is extremely heavy.
Mallitious
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Hey thanks for the replies guys. I will now know what to look for when buying a set of rims. I want to go 18 inch and will see if I can get anything 20lbs or less. Thanks again.
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Very good piont, this is often overlooked.(headbang)
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I'm pretty sure that the RX8 rims are lighter than ours and fit nicely as well as look good on our cars. I bet you can get a set from somebody who swapped theirs out for a good price.
Mallitious
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Yeah, good idea. I didn't think of that. That is an option for sure. Thanks.
explain please.
check tire weights.... its pointless to go with a lightweight rim then add a heavy tire on top of it. For the sake of simplicity:
rim=20 lbs, tire=20 =40 overall
new rim= 17 lbs, new tire=25 lbs =42 overall
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ya, it's a delicate balance...you need to make sure you get high quality tires, but if it comes down to a comparison between similar tires, take the one that weighs less...
our OEM weights are: 24lb rims + 24lb tires.
ya, it's a delicate balance...you need to make sure you get high quality tires, but if it comes down to a comparison between similar tires, take the one that weighs less...
our OEM weights are: 24lb rims + 24lb tires.
freakin lead wheels...(yupnope)
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These lead wheels are made that way to be strong and not bend, at least thats what I have heard.
Anybody know what tires are lightweight and what are heavy ones?
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Wow for tires!? I have never noticed that before. *logs on to tirerack*
when you click on the tire to see the overview, click the link (tab thingie) 2nd one from the right
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