Tires, Sidewalls, Things

project86 · 08-02-2017, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by infernosg

Without going into too much detail the closer the center of mass is to the point of rotation the less inertia it has. Basically, it's easier to accelerate/decelerate. It's why racers use small diameter, ultra-lightweight flywheels.

That's a good point. I completely forgot about those. I never calculated the weight of a 15" wheel and tire combination. I was looking at RPF1's and they don't come in a 15" wheel with our 5x114.3 bolt pattern. Depending on the wheel and tire widths and tire sidewall I'm sure it could be even lighter than the 16" combination but at some point you're trading weight for contact area and sidewall flex.

Speaking of RPF1s.... They are pretty well known for being a great light weight option right? I've noticed manufactures aren't providing wheel weights on their spec sheets (that I've seen). I like the RPF1 but I'd prefer a different wheel just for the sake of having something a little different but I dont want 100lb wheels lol.

FC Zach · 08-02-2017, 12:03 PM

The forged TSW wheels I was looking at stated the weight of their wheels. Their 18" option I was looking at was only 18 pounds!

project86 · 08-02-2017, 01:36 PM

I like these....

http://workwheelsusa.com/product/seeker-cx/

and these....

http://workwheelsusa.com/product/meister-cr01/

Nutsid · 08-02-2017, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by project86

Speaking of RPF1s.... They are pretty well known for being a great light weight option right? I've noticed manufactures aren't providing wheel weights on their spec sheets (that I've seen). I like the RPF1 but I'd prefer a different wheel just for the sake of having something a little different but I dont want 100lb wheels lol.

The reason the RPF1s are so popular is because of cost, weight, and strength. There really isn't anything else in the price range that does what it does.

Tirerack does a pretty good job at posting up weights of the wheels they sell, but weight of tires matter, too. Buying super lightweight wheels is great and all, but if your tires weigh a ton then it obviously negates the benefits.

Nutsid · 08-02-2017, 01:57 PM

Wheel weights: http://tougefactory.com/shop/gallery/wheels/

project86 · 08-02-2017, 04:57 PM

All of that kind of just makes me want to get the RPF1s. Affordability has suddenly become a big deal.

08-02-2017, 12:03 PM	#17
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN iTrader: (2) Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 19	The forged TSW wheels I was looking at stated the weight of their wheels. Their 18" option I was looking at was only 18 pounds! __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4

08-02-2017, 01:36 PM	#18
project86 Can't.Make.Up.My.Mind. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (3) Posts: 1,377 Rep Power: 17	I like these.... http://workwheelsusa.com/product/seeker-cx/ and these.... http://workwheelsusa.com/product/meister-cr01/ __________________ '90 GTUs Stay up to date with my photography '06 Toyota Highlander Hybrid '10 Toyota Prius "Initial Success or Total Failure"

08-02-2017, 04:57 PM	#21
project86 Can't.Make.Up.My.Mind. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (3) Posts: 1,377 Rep Power: 17	All of that kind of just makes me want to get the RPF1s. Affordability has suddenly become a big deal. __________________ '90 GTUs Stay up to date with my photography '06 Toyota Highlander Hybrid '10 Toyota Prius "Initial Success or Total Failure"