Lightweight Wheels back on

[Radiation Joe]

I finally switched over to the summer wheels and tires from my winter set-up and I'm just blown away. I just want to reiterate the huge difference light weight wheels make. I've got TSW Bathurst 18x9.5 wheels which are under 21 lbs each. That's a ten pound savings per corner over the performance package wheels. I made a point to go with light tires as well, but the quite good but much maligned Pirelli tires aren't any heavier than the Goodyears I put on. In the lower gears the car is noticeably more responsive and the tires can easily recover from bumps that caused the stock wheel/tire combination to skip. The ride is noticeably better/quieter than stock as well. This is one of the most under-rated mods you can perform.

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[BlownGP]

Yup, it makes a difference.

Getting rid of my stock 20" premium wheels was a nice change

 

[Bluemustang]

Yeah, I regret not getting lighter wheels now. One of the things I ignored. Lighter wheels and tires would be a real nice change I bet.

 

[Roadway 5.0]

Well said and agree 100%. My summer wheels are 8lbs lighter each and the winter wheels are 10lbs lighter each. In both instances I can actually notice the suspension working faster -- it's great. Nice find on the super lightweight wheel btw, they look killer!

Yeah, I regret not getting lighter wheels now. One of the things I ignored. Lighter wheels and tires would be a real nice change I bet.

You have SVEs right? Those are pretty light (25lbs or so?) especially for the price point. Look good on your car too

 

[Bluemustang]

You have SVEs right? Those are pretty light (25lbs or so?) especially for the price point. Look good on your car too

Thanks man! 27.5 lbs actually. I love the Drift wheels. They fit the car. The newer R357s (basically the Drift wheels but available in 19x11) are on my radar. 23.8 lbs. Of course if I run bigger tires for the 19x11 I suppose it may offset any gain from the lighter wheels.

But yeah, lighter weight wheels. Less taxing on the suspension and it can react quicker and easier.

 

[whowasthat]

i just installed the SVE S350s, and there around 24lbs. i noticed a difference right away

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