How much difference does 5 lbs make?
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How much difference does 5 lbs make?
well I was snooping around in the top 100 questions and found out that my rims are (17" oem base) 5 lb heavier than the stock track rims. If I were to found a good deal on a set of track rims, how much difference would that make? performance wise + turning/handling wise? 5 lb seems a lot IMO and I hope it's not wrong to assume my handling will get better as well due to light wheel....
17" base rims F: 17x7.5 = 23.26 lbs and R: 17x8.0 = 24.140 lbs
18" track rims F: 18x8.0 = 18.1 lbs and R: 18x8.5 = 18.62 lbs
17" base rims F: 17x7.5 = 23.26 lbs and R: 17x8.0 = 24.140 lbs
18" track rims F: 18x8.0 = 18.1 lbs and R: 18x8.5 = 18.62 lbs
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Originally Posted by rickyislaZy
I would say 5lbs on wheels would make a huge difference.
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Originally Posted by 350Zforlife
well I was snooping around in the top 100 questions and found out that my rims are (17" oem base) 5 lb heavier than the stock track rims. If I were to found a good deal on a set of track rims, how much difference would that make? performance wise + turning/handling wise? 5 lb seems a lot IMO and I hope it's not wrong to assume my handling will get better as well due to light wheel....
17" base rims F: 17x7.5 = 23.26 lbs and R: 17x8.0 = 24.140 lbs
18" track rims F: 18x8.0 = 18.1 lbs and R: 18x8.5 = 18.62 lbs
17" base rims F: 17x7.5 = 23.26 lbs and R: 17x8.0 = 24.140 lbs
18" track rims F: 18x8.0 = 18.1 lbs and R: 18x8.5 = 18.62 lbs
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
the wheels are heavier, but so are the tires...so I'd bet the difference is less than 5 lbs, if different at all
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
??? if the wheels are heavier and the tires are heavier , the difference would be even more. Probably closer to 7 or 8 pounds per wheel and tire.
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Originally Posted by SpoilsofWar
No, the 17" wheels are heavier then the 18" wheels. However, 18" tires are heavier then 17" tires.
My suggestion would be to go with Pilot Sport 1s. Very light weight tire (5-7lbs lighter than Potenzas), with great performance.
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I never said the difference was equal, I was just agreeing with Adam that the difference in weight between the 17's and 18's will be less once tires are factored in. Assuming same tire model on both wheels, of course.
If you want to get really technical, you also need to factor in that an 18" wheel will place more weight farther from the hub, which is undesireable.
If you want to get really technical, you also need to factor in that an 18" wheel will place more weight farther from the hub, which is undesireable.
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I wasn't slighting you, just stating what the difference is.
Edit: For whatever it's worth, I felt a huge difference in acceleration after my Dunlop WinterSport's came off months ago. Same difference I felt when my OEM Potenzas were swapped for PS1s.
Edit: For whatever it's worth, I felt a huge difference in acceleration after my Dunlop WinterSport's came off months ago. Same difference I felt when my OEM Potenzas were swapped for PS1s.
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Originally Posted by Gag83
5 lbs isnt really enough to make a difference u could feel.
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Originally Posted by SpoilsofWar
No, the 17" wheels are heavier then the 18" wheels. However, 18" tires are heavier then 17" tires.
18" track rims + 18" Toyo RA-1s (245/40) < 17" stock rims + Hankook Z211(275/40)
So, it all depends on the size and tire brand.