Are my wheels heavy?

rcoolb2002 · 01-26-2009, 05:39 PM

I have 18" Motegi Touge Racing series rims on my wrx. Had them off for brake work and i weighed them. Rims+ tires = 44.6 lbs. Is that considered heavy?

Thanks,
Aaron

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flukewrx · 01-26-2009, 05:54 PM

What Size & Brand / Model of tires?

rcoolb2002 · 01-26-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flukewrx

What Size & Brand / Model of tires?

225/40/zr18 BFG g-force. But my point wasnt actually really related to the wheels themselves. Is the whole package kinda heavy? I recently grenaded my transmission, so im just wondering if some outside variables helped in that adventure....besides the fact I was driving of course!

Daishi00 · 01-26-2009, 06:24 PM

They're not THAT heavy and sure as hell didn't help grenade your transmission.

nhat · 01-26-2009, 06:25 PM

no not really. my 18x8.5 wheels are ~18lbs a piece and my tires (255/35/18) are 26lbs a piece. = ~44lbs.

mikeythejew · 01-26-2009, 06:32 PM

Your transmission DID NOT grenade because of your "so called" heavy wheel/tire combo. While two or three people may argue it, the 02' tranny is not known for being a Meritor 12 speed that last a million miles in a semi truck.

rcoolb2002 · 01-26-2009, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeythejew

Your transmission DID NOT grenade because of your "so called" heavy wheel/tire combo. While two or three people may argue it, the 02' tranny is not known for being a Meritor 12 speed that last a million miles in a semi truck.

Yes! I realize that I am the final reason why my trans went. I come from the smash and grind honda community. I would like smaller lighter wheels, but dont have alot of money, and need something to fit over my pro-drive brakes.

Daishi00 · 01-26-2009, 08:30 PM

Enkei RPF-1's are about as light and cheap as you can get. They MAY clear the Alcon/Prodrive kit but I can't say for certain. They clear the 328x28 ST kit and just barely don't clear the 332x32 kit. You're inbetween those sizes with the Alcon units, so it's gonna be based on caliper size.

01-26-2009, 05:39 PM	#1
rcoolb2002 Scooby Newbie Member#: 159934 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Oklahoma Vehicle: 2002 WRX WRB	Are my wheels heavy? I have 18" Motegi Touge Racing series rims on my wrx. Had them off for brake work and i weighed them. Rims+ tires = 44.6 lbs. Is that considered heavy? Thanks, Aaron * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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nhat #Belieber Moderator Member#: 140163 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: 3MI Racing Vehicle: 03 STi hellaflunctional	no not really. my 18x8.5 wheels are ~18lbs a piece and my tires (255/35/18) are 26lbs a piece. = ~44lbs.

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Daishi00 Scooby Guru Member#: 78952 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: BSG junkie Vehicle: 2005 WRX CGM	Enkei RPF-1's are about as light and cheap as you can get. They MAY clear the Alcon/Prodrive kit but I can't say for certain. They clear the 328x28 ST kit and just barely don't clear the 332x32 kit. You're inbetween those sizes with the Alcon units, so it's gonna be based on caliper size.