View Full Version : Weight of 17's with tires?
Canadian_GTO_fan
04-20-2009, 04:58 PM
How much do the stock wheels and tires weigh? i just weighed my drag radial/bmw wheel combo and want to compare.
Bob
CodysGTO
04-20-2009, 05:06 PM
Around 54 lbs
Canadian_GTO_fan
04-20-2009, 05:09 PM
Ok --thanks man--I didnt feel like taking a wheel off to weigh it--the drag wheel setup I have weighs 43 lbs.
Bob
CodysGTO
04-20-2009, 05:13 PM
Yeah you save a little bit of weight. Now start looking for skinnys
Canadian_GTO_fan
04-20-2009, 05:14 PM
Yeah you save a little bit of weight. Now start looking for skinnys
I really should--any idea how much a skinny setup weighs in at?
Bob
CodysGTO
04-20-2009, 05:21 PM
Get another spare rim and add M&H front runners, weighs around 25lbs each
Canadian_GTO_fan
04-20-2009, 05:27 PM
Great idea!! Is it ok to use those at high speeds?
CodysGTO
04-20-2009, 05:30 PM
The rims them selves, yes. Not the stock tires
Canadian_GTO_fan
04-20-2009, 05:33 PM
Ohh cool--Im running drag radials at the track so I could use a skinny radial. What size would be good to use up front on those?
CodysGTO
04-20-2009, 05:43 PM
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2198 58&highlight=spare+rims
Canadian_GTO_fan
04-20-2009, 05:48 PM
Cool--thanks man!
CodysGTO
04-20-2009, 05:50 PM
your welcome
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