Thread: Wheel Weights

When its that time to get new wheels, weight is a very important factor that needs to be considered. Heavy wheels will effect the unsprung weight on each corner of the car. The more weight there is, the more resistence there is to spin them, meaning the car will have a harder time accelerating since it needs to spin more weight in order to move. Think of it this way, put a 1lb weight on the end of a string and spin it, now put a 2lb weight on the same string and spin that, it will take more effort to spin the 2lb weight vs. the 1 lb. Now think of it this way, that 1lb weight represents your stock wheels and the 2lb represents a heavier aftermarket wheel, ideally when you choose a new wheel set, you want to either match the stock wheel weight, or reduce it. The lighter weight means less effort involved in spinning it.

Here are some links to wheel weights, both stock and aftermarket:

http://www.gti-vr6.net/library/wheel...ht/wheels.html

http://www.wheelspecs.com/WheelBrands.aspx


FYI:

02-03 Spec-V 17': 17x7 24lbs
04-06 Spec-V 17': 17x7 ~20lbs
00-02 SE, SER 16': 16x6 18lbs

Originally Posted by paperdukie

When its tha time to get new wheels, weight is a very important factor that needs to be considered. Heavy wheels, will effect the unsprung weight on each corner of the car. The more weight there is, the more resistence there is to spin them, meaning the car will have a harder time accelerating since it needs to spin more weight in order to move. Think of it this way, put a 1lb weight on the end of a string and spin it, now put a 2lb weight on the same string and spin that, it will take more effort to spin the 2lb weight vs. the 1 lb. Now think of it this way, that 1lb weight represents your stock wheels and the 2lb represents a heavier aftermarket wheel, ideally when you choose a new wheel set, you want to either match the stock wheel weight, or reduce it. The lighter weight means less effort involved in spinning it.

Here are some links to wheel weights, both stock and aftermarket:

http://www.gti-vr6.net/library/wheel...ht/wheels.html

http://www.wheelspecs.com/WheelBrands.aspx


FYI:

02-03 Spec-V 17': 17x7 24lbs
00-02 SE, SER 16': 16x6 18lbs

KOOL! whats the weight for 04+ wheels?

lol you dont need to quote the post. iirc 04-06 were lighter then the 02-03 by a couple of lbs. around 20lbs each maybe??

opps sorry bout that. use to doing dat. k kool nice to know. thanks

on my bathroom scales, my 04 stock wheels weighed 22 lb


i have some info from 5zigen which may be useful

if you remember i choose F01r-c, 17x9, 20mm et for mine
most popular here is the same wheel with 35mm et


well come to find out, the 35mm et wheels are much lighter [2lb]
check here
5ZIGEN USA OFFICIAL SITE EXHAUST WHEEL RACINGGEAR

i choose the wider tread unaware of the weight disadvantage [15mm spacers weigh less than 2 lb each]

ok hoefully someone will answer my question my rims+tire at proper PSI is 45lb... is that alot?

04 wheels weighed 22lb on my bathroom scale

Originally Posted by 06spec-v

ok hoefully someone will answer my question my rims+tire at proper PSI is 45lb... is that alot?

i'm not sure what the question is?

i run 225/50/16 tires most times
in dd i use about 35lb
mountain runs 38lb
tricks, stunts, slips, and slides about 42lb
and 23-25 at the drags

i imagine for auto-x between 38-42lb

does that help


don't use the max pressure listed on the tire side, use what's listed on the car to start with.

Originally Posted by yogi b

i'm not sure what the question is?

i run 225/50/16 tires most times
in dd i use about 35lb
mountain runs 38lb
tricks, stunts, slips, and slides about 42lb
and 23-25 at the drags

i imagine for auto-x between 38-42lb

does that help


don't use the max pressure listed on the tire side, use what's listed on the car to start with.

sorry I wasn't clear, my question basically is, are my rims and tires too heavy, in total at proper PSI my rims weight 45 pounds in my bathroom scale.

is that including the tires at proper psi?

a stock wheel weighs [04-06] about 22lb
most 215/45/17 tires weigh aprox 22lb [21-24lb range]
that would give you a 44lb wheel tire combo
your only one lb from that average weight
well within reasonable limits
[tire pressure does not significantly change wheel weights within normal limits]

a lighter combo would help acceleration and braking by a small amount
car feels lighter on it's feet with 36lb wheel combos
imo

A tire weighs 22lbs? That doesnt sound right
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Originally Posted by streetracer1

A tire weighs 22lbs? That doesnt sound right
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here is the best true street tire i know [21lb]
Michelin*Pilot Super Sport

typical auto-x tire 25lb
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=yes&tab=Specs


drag radial 23lb
BFGoodrich*g-Force T/A Drag Radial

popular street tire 21lb
BFGoodrich*g-Force Sport
new model got heavier 23lb
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=yes&tab=Specs

and a very sticky long laster 21lb
Michelin*Pilot Super Sport

most will fall between 21-24 lbs

drag slicks will be lighter in the same size
as will most comp rr slicks in this size

all stats from tire rack

Something else to think about is wheel/tire size altering gear ratios. I DD 04-06 spec wheels with 215/45/17

I autox 15x7 rx7 wheels w/ 195/50/15. Roughly 31lbs at proper air pressure. Its a huge difference in accel, braking, hard cornering etc. The tires I run are shaved R1Rs

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thanks guys I thought my rims were heavy since I have xxr 962 17x9 all around. does anyone one know the weight of the nismo rims with tires?