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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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Does anyone know the weight of the stock 17" wheels?

The weight of the 16" steelies from the spec package?


Reason I ask, I recently aquired four extra 17" stockers but I am planning on putting drag radials/ slicks on them and I know that I could easily trade them for the steelies. I want to go with whichever one weighs less....
Old Jun 20, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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Ok I found that the 17" alloys weigh about 19 lbs.

16" Steelies?
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 04:09 AM
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I would guess that the 17's are lighter being that they are Aluminum compared to the steel but I am just guessing.
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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16" steel are lighter... = better fuel eco, I'm getting 16" light alloys and see if I can get better fuel eco.
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I would think the steelie is lighter
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