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Old Sep 3, 2020 | 07:33 PM
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For a 2015 RC 350 fsport ...How many pounds does the OEM 19x8 wheel weight? I don't care what it weighs with a tire on , all I want to know is wheel weight only..my guess is 50 pounds please confirm
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Old Sep 4, 2020 | 05:53 AM
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That is probably way too much for an alloy wheel. MyLParts.com has a similar discontinued OEM alloy wheel listed as 20.5lbs.
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Old Sep 4, 2020 | 10:05 AM
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Nope, upon further research I was able to determine my stock 19 x 8 wheel weight 39 pounds and my new 19 x 8.5 Nitche wheel weights 29 pounds. So my RC lost 40 pounds and has 2 more inches of rubber on the road.
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Old Sep 5, 2020 | 05:36 AM
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Most OEM 19 inch wheels I saw listed were around 25-26lbs. Some were as much as 30lbs., but didn't see any
that weighed 39lbs.
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Old Sep 6, 2020 | 09:29 AM
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I have mine dismounted in the corner I’ll try and get a official weight for you.
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Old Sep 7, 2020 | 08:25 AM
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Checked official Lexus Parts listings and found bolt circle, offset, diameter but no weight listed. (?)
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Old Sep 10, 2020 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by captaincap
I have mine dismounted in the corner I’ll try and get a official weight for you.
Did you get a chance to bump one on a scale? Just curious.
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Old Oct 10, 2020 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by captaincap
I have mine dismounted in the corner I’ll try and get a official weight for you.
I guess it wasn't in the corner where you thought it was?
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Old Oct 10, 2020 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by CharlieRC
I guess it wasn't in the corner where you thought it was?
sorry been super busy with work and getting my buiss started
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Old Oct 14, 2020 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by rocket17
Nope, upon further research I was able to determine my stock 19 x 8 wheel weight 39 pounds and my new 19 x 8.5 Nitche wheel weights 29 pounds. So my RC lost 40 pounds and has 2 more inches of rubber on the road.
This is a decent way to look at it, but I tend to always factor in tire weight because they're pretty heavy. Especially going to a super light wheel and much larger tires.

Your oem 19x8 weight of 39lbs
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 235/40-19 23lbs
62lbs Total

Niche 19x8.5 29lbs
245/40-19 (just guessing your tire size here) 24lbs
53lbs total


265/35-19 and 275/35-19 both 27lbs

My guess would be something like 36-38lbs saved. I'm prob just ranting but it's always good to look at the grand scheme. Also this isn't a race chassis so prob I'm prob just kicking rocks in the dark anyway lol.

Cheers.



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Old Oct 14, 2020 | 11:22 AM
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Front is 30.5

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