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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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Default 24 pounds 17" rims heavy or average?

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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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super heavy
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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verrrryy, my feathers weigh 16.8 :D
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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Heavy. Is that for 17x7? Including tires or no? If just the rims, then yes, 24 lb. each is heavy. what brand?

Above all, they are heavier than stock, which will result in diminished handling and ride quality characteristics.
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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Will 4lbs each wheel more than stock will make HUGE difference?
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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"huge" is a relative term, but yes, it will make a very noticeable and significant difference.

I am no techie nor am i good with numbers and equations, but there is some kind of calculation that shows how the additional weight at each corner adds up and turns out to be a drastic difference over stock.

its all about sprung vs. unsprung weight and such. very confusing, but the short answer is yes.

+ 1lb heavier wheels on all 4 corners makes a noticeable difference. +4 will be very significant.
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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yes 4 lbs to the crank is enough to set your gas mileage down.
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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My 19's dont even weight that much
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by hawgs74
My 19's dont even weight that much
dey must be some lite 19s.

"4 lbs to the crank"... i can safely say i've never heard that phrase before.
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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heavy? na, FAT!!!
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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Would these rims set my gas mileage down more, or someone else sitting in my car that weight over 100+?
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 12:44 AM
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umm... well i think the rims. but thats my theory. since the car's engine has to move the wheels in different sections of the car where a fat guy sits and balances to each wheel. IONO!!! haha

Something mythbusters would have to check on. But yes these will drop ur gas mileage.
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 02:14 AM
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my 18's weigh 22lbs each lol
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 01:49 AM
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my 18's weight about 17 pounds ( enkei rpf1's )
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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wow 24 pnds for 17"
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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My 17" rims and tire wheigh 2lb more than my stock ones, and my gas milage is the same for both.
Don't notice any handling changes either, but then again i am not useing timed clockes at the track.
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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HEAVY SUCKA...NOW TOSS THAT IN A CANAL AND USE IT AS AN ANCHOR FOR FISHING
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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My 17" Evoke Rims weigh 18.6lbs each on my scale compared to the 22lb stock rims.

Old Jan 10, 2008 | 12:44 AM
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looks good, but i dont like double bolt patterns
Old Jan 10, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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That is pretty heavy. A forged 18 inch wheel will weigh in at around 16-18 lbs. A cat one about 19-22 lbs.



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