Rim Weight

[Koz]

Hey All,

I dont have any access to scales myself so I was wondering if anyone has a rough idea as what each of the 16 inch GTI rims weigh?

Im trying to calculate the weight difference in regards to getting 17's.


Cheers

C

[MattyT]

http://www.wheelweights.net/ - all answers are contained herein!

[Koz]

http://www.wheelweights.net/ - all answers are contained herein!

Looks like a great site, however still cant find what I am looking for.

[MACCAA]

9kg. per wheel

[Koz]

9kg. per wheel

Thank you very much. Ive been told that the 17inch wheels which are Monza copies weight approx 33-34 llbs each which equates to 15.4kgs.

[Tim]

thats a pretty heavy rim!

[Koz]

thats a pretty heavy rim!


hmmmmm. Really? I had no idea, I thought it was normal. Im dying to get 17's but I dont want to slow my car down too much so Im hesitant.

[VW GTI]

I got VW 17s on. I don't notice any difference from when I test drove it with the 16s. With bigger wheels comes lower tyres, which could account for some of the extra weight, I dunno?

[insanekiwi]

Heavier 17" wheels make the car slower for sure...

[Koz]

Heavier 17" wheels make the car slower for sure...

I realise that is definately the case but I want to minimise the effect as much as possible.

[Timbo]

Heavier 17" wheels make the car slower for sure...
Perhaps they increase traction! ;)

[99gti]

Just discovered mine, bearing in mind they are forged/spun and not cast:

BBS LM 19x8.5 = 9.8kg
BBS LM 19x10 = 11.4kg