Weight Cargraphic 19" vs TT 18" Stock wheels

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Jun 13, 2006 | 08:15 AM
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Anybody have any numbers on this as I increasingly read that unsprung wheel weight is very important for steering speed and handling in general. Additionally what is the weight difference between TT hollow spokes and TT non hollow spoke per wheel please ? I am still in shock about the difference that my cargraphic 19" make to fuel consumption and if I have a weight penalty too maybe its time to go back to stock ?
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Jun 13, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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I have the saem set up.... the cargraphics r definately alot heavier...
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Jun 13, 2006 | 11:14 AM
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Quote: I have the saem set up.... the cargraphics r definately alot heavier...
Yeah, I took my Cargraphics off to get powdercoated and they definately weighed more than the OEM 18s...too bad I didnt have scale...
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Jun 17, 2006 | 02:48 PM
  #4  
Does anybody have any specifics on this ie if its more than 2KG a wheel I need to get my Cargraphics off ASAP however pretty they may look
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Jun 17, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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Quote: Does anybody have any specifics on this ie if its more than 2KG a wheel I need to get my Cargraphics off ASAP however pretty they may look
ur not going to find a 19 inch rim thats lightweight.... its physics...
the best 18 inch is the BBS aluminum racing rim at something liek 16lbs.
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Jun 17, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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thks how does this compare to OEM please ?
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Jun 17, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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The Kinesis F110s 19 inchers weigh 18 pounds in the front and 19 in the rear, that's pretty light even for 18's. When compared to the Cargraphic, that's a ton!

Quote: ur not going to find a 19 inch rim thats lightweight.... its physics...
the best 18 inch is the BBS aluminum racing rim at something liek 16lbs.
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Jun 17, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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Quote: The Kinesis F110s 19 inchers weigh 18 pounds in the front and 19 in the rear, that's pretty light even for 18's. When compared to the Cargraphic, that's a ton!
well yes but ur still comparing a 18 inch to a 19 inch so I disagree... thats not alot.... find me a 19 inch rim thats under 20 lbs? never happen.
heck IM looking into a bbs 18 aluminum racing rim thats eve lighter then the Kenesis... thats a no brainer...
It comes down to how u want to use the car... I have 19s and 18s...
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Jun 17, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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for a street driven car, def go 19s. the cargraphics are actually on the light end of the spectrum . it's all relative man. if you go 18s, you give up looks, but you gain in the ability to get lighter wheels, but how much faster do you really ahve to go on the street?

19s all the way.
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Jun 17, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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Those weights are for 19's!!!!!!!

Oh........according to Sharky, they actually weigh "17.5 in the front and 18 in the rear! That's insane for a 19 inch wheel"




Quote: well yes but ur still comparing a 18 inch to a 19 inch so I disagree... thats not alot.... find me a 19 inch rim thats under 20 lbs? never happen.
heck IM looking into a bbs 18 aluminum racing rim thats eve lighter then the Kenesis... thats a no brainer...
It comes down to how u want to use the car... I have 19s and 18s...
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Jun 17, 2006 | 08:40 PM
  #11  
Richard, what are you worried about? The 19's are for bling bling not for perfromance. So use them for what they were made for!
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Jun 17, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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if you're not getting paid for your lap times, who cares? i doubt you'll notice the difference on the street.

i have cargraphic 19's too. they're a little heavy, but i love them. good solid wheel with classic good looks. good customer service too.
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Jun 17, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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Quote: if you're not getting paid for your lap times, who cares? i doubt you'll notice the difference on the street.

i have cargraphic 19's too. they're a little heavy, but i love them. good solid wheel with classic good looks. good customer service too.
I second that..... I have 18s for the track and the cargraphics for the street.
some guys put in 60 lbs of car stereo and we are worried about 35 lbs of wheel weight???
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Jun 17, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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Quote: I second that..... I have 18s for the track and the cargraphics for the street.
some guys put in 60 lbs of car stereo and we are worried about 35 lbs of wheel weight???
Who would do that?

 

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Jun 17, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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Quote: Who would do that?
didnt have u in mind but that u exposed it NICE
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