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whiteghetto
02-06-2009, 05:50 PM
how much do the stock wheels weigh?
I have the 14" steelies.
I am also curious about the other stock wheel options and what they weigh.
thebarber
02-06-2009, 05:54 PM
14lbs for the 14" steelies...
whiteghetto
02-06-2009, 05:57 PM
awesome :)
thanks.

any idea what kinda of MPG I can save with lighter wheels?
Is their some kind of rough MPG/LB ratio?
WeeYari
02-06-2009, 06:03 PM
awesome :)
any idea what kinda of MPG I can save with lighter wheels?
Is their some kind of rough MPG/LB ratio?

Nope.
whiteghetto
02-06-2009, 06:07 PM
anyone have any input?
I am looking at a set of wheels that are about 11lbs each.
wonder what/if any kind of difference should be seen?
phenoyz
02-06-2009, 06:22 PM
15lbs for the stock 15's
i just bought 15x7 enkei rpf1= 9.2lbs,tirerack :smile:
whiteghetto
02-06-2009, 08:31 PM
anychange in MPG or performance?
Tamago
02-06-2009, 09:00 PM
anychange in MPG or performance?

it'll depend on what tire size he went with..

but there's always a performance advantage to a slightly wider wheel coupled with a slightly wider tire, in stock overall height.

however, going WIDER on your contact patch will affect your fuel mileage generally speaking, because you now have more rolling resistance with the road.

IMO, the extra grip outweighs the loss of 1-2mpg