stock steelies vs aftermarket wheels.

[pinklady]

hi there..

does anyone ever weighted how heavy are their wheels in total? (ie wheels + tyres)

i've just weighted my stock steelies today. 4x100 175/65/R14 they weigh around 11-12kgs.

just wondering wat aftermarket wheels are lighter than them (wheels + tyres)? if not ..then wats really the point of changing aftermarket wheels. a bit confuse

we always see when buying or somone selling wheels.. it says light weight ( only around 3-5 kg or so on) but then after u put on som tyres ..say 195/50/R15 on it..it'll weight up to ~13-14kgs in total wont they?

post up som comments guys
apologise for my ignorance on these.

[z3lda]

steelies look Fugly

[MR-VTEC]

not only do steelies look plain but they are also very narrow, once you start getting some power in a front wheel drive car this becomes quite a problem. usually when you get aftermarket wheels they're a fair bit wider so this is a good reason to get them in my opinion. another reason is handling, stock wheels versus some aftermarket wheels with decent tread the difference will be quite noticable.

[pinklady]

icic..

disregarding the looks here. just like to know more on other stuff.

true tat stock wheels are narrow..but won narrow provide less grip hence may hav a better launch? perhaps if its for winding roads may not b as good cause less traction..i agree.

more opinion pls any comments on weight wise?

[|N|]

..but won narrow provide less grip hence may hav a better launch? ...

wat?????????????????????????????????

if u tyres dun even grip... u ll just keep gettin wheel spin

[MR-VTEC]

true tat stock wheels are narrow..but won narrow provide less grip hence may hav a better launch?

no narrow wont provide a better launch, if anything narrow wheels will make for a harder launch especially if you have alot of power. narrow wheels would be good at higher speed as there would be less friction

[etcha]

its all about the look

[__arjay__]

awww come on... steelies arent too bad... check out this pic



i think that looks sort of cool... i personally have mags but if i didnt have money id probably do the same! hehehehe ^_^

[STTICH]

yea..interesting...anyone know more bout weight wise???

[wynode]

Most of the weight comes from the compressed air within the tire as well remember.

You said your stock 14" steelies weigh around 11-12Kgs? I have some lightweight wheels (15" 205/50/15) and they weigh around 13Kgs or a bit less I think (will have to double check). So with all 4 wheels...........

WHen I went from stockies to my lightweight rims, I actually noticed a 'slight' increase in torque down low. But no change in the mid/high range.

-Win

EDIT: WTF did I get 8Kgs from!

[VTC-8OY]

My 17' chromies weigh 10kgs alone + another 8 with the rubber = 18kgs

but as wyn sed, no change in the mid/high range compared to stockies

[**Ghost**]

i love that teg... ghetto