Weight of MKIV TT Wheels - OK for SC?
04-13-10, 03:55 PM
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Weight of MKIV TT Wheels - OK for SC?
I thought MKIV TT wheels were known to be lightweight but found otherwise. Determined that TT wheels are on the order of 23-26 lbs per wheel, depending on fronts or rears and whether original, machine finished, or chrome.
Aren't these supposed to be lighter?
Aren't these supposed to be lighter?
04-13-10, 04:05 PM
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Yeah... that's what they weigh. Why would they be lighter?
Going on the fact that its a Toyota OEM wheel and of larger dimensions than what came stock with the car, it only makes sense that they would be heavier than our factory 16's. There are many on here running cast 18" and 19" wheels that weight considerably more than the TT wheels. The weight shouldn't be of concern, but if lightweight is your goal in terms of wheel selection, definitely look into something else.
Going on the fact that its a Toyota OEM wheel and of larger dimensions than what came stock with the car, it only makes sense that they would be heavier than our factory 16's. There are many on here running cast 18" and 19" wheels that weight considerably more than the TT wheels. The weight shouldn't be of concern, but if lightweight is your goal in terms of wheel selection, definitely look into something else.
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04-14-10, 12:28 AM
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Here's a good reference on wheel weights, since it might be relevant to the topic:
http://www.moreboost.org/weights.htm
Im not sure if MKIV wheels are known to be light, or to be considered as a lighter alternative. For one thing, its typical to use oem FD wheels for MKIV drags since they are much lighter.
http://www.moreboost.org/weights.htm
Im not sure if MKIV wheels are known to be light, or to be considered as a lighter alternative. For one thing, its typical to use oem FD wheels for MKIV drags since they are much lighter.
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