help: Weight of Forged and Cast 18" rims
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help: Weight of Forged and Cast 18" rims
I would like to know the normal weight of 18" rim without tire. What is the different in weight between cast and forged rim? Please specify wheel brand, forged, cast and size. I just bought some forged 18x7.5 rims and am not impressed with its weight. I weight mine on an UPS weight scale and it came in at 17.6lbs each. What do you think? Thanks
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my 18x7 centerline rpm's are 16.5lbs ea.
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Originally posted by Red Rider
That's a good weight imo. My Volks ( TE-37s ) are 18x7.5 and weigh a little over 16 pounds, way better than stock.
That's a good weight imo. My Volks ( TE-37s ) are 18x7.5 and weigh a little over 16 pounds, way better than stock.
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that sounds right. my volk 57pro 2 piece 17x7" weigh about 16lbs so ur 18x8 only weighing another 1.5lbs seems right. they are nto going to get much lighter unless they were 3 piece or magnesium!
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if they are a stright track rim then light is great. but for the street, light and strong don't go hand in hand. Even if they are forged, The CLS is relatively heavy. So you hit a bad pothole with a light, 18" wheel with little tire to protect it......
I know little miatas are bending SSR comps on the track. I'm not talking about big ones either. I'm talking 15" comps.
Don't get me wrong, light is great for performance, but in the end you want the best comprimise of both worlds for a street wheel. 17 is damn light for an 18" I wouldn't want to go lighter than that. Stock 17" S4 wheels are 28 lbs and those cars are still fast.
Enjoy the wheels.
I know little miatas are bending SSR comps on the track. I'm not talking about big ones either. I'm talking 15" comps.
Don't get me wrong, light is great for performance, but in the end you want the best comprimise of both worlds for a street wheel. 17 is damn light for an 18" I wouldn't want to go lighter than that. Stock 17" S4 wheels are 28 lbs and those cars are still fast.
Enjoy the wheels.
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Originally posted by Ray Khan
. Stock 17" S4 wheels are 28 lbs and those cars are still fast.
Enjoy the wheels.
. Stock 17" S4 wheels are 28 lbs and those cars are still fast.
Enjoy the wheels.
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Originally posted by 1coolcat
SSR GT3, 18x8 is 22.8 lbs.
SSR GT3, 18x8 is 22.8 lbs.
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