How much heavier are the Phat HRE wheels over the OEM wheels? Well let me tell ya !
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How much heavier are the Phat HRE wheels over the OEM wheels? Well let me tell ya !
I removed a front and rear wheel/ tire off of my S2K today for the sole purpose of weighing them and comparing to the stock setup. I weighed the stock tire and rim for the front and rear first. These tires have less than 500 miles on them and look like new. The HREs I weighed are 545 w/ anodized centers and polished outerlips. The front is 8.5x18" wearing a 245/35/18 P-Zero w/ the Smartire sensor installed(doesn't weigh enough to worry about IMO). The rear HRE is 10.5x18" wearing a 285/30/18 P-Zero w/ the Smartire sensor installed. Here are the results:
OEM front wheel/tire= 41 lbs.
OEM rear wheel/tire= 45 lbs.
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total of (4) -2 ea. = 172 lbs.
HRE front wheel/tire= 50.5 lbs.
HRE rear wheel/tire= 58 lbs.
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total of (4) -2 ea. = 217 lbs.
That's a total of 45 extra lbs. of unsprung weight. Even though this is quite a bit more than I thought the difference was; I have no plans of trading my HREs in. I figure that with my future FI mods I will need the extra traction. Also in grip, looks, and craftsmanship; IMO, the HREs can't be beat.
OEM front wheel/tire= 41 lbs.
OEM rear wheel/tire= 45 lbs.
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total of (4) -2 ea. = 172 lbs.
HRE front wheel/tire= 50.5 lbs.
HRE rear wheel/tire= 58 lbs.
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total of (4) -2 ea. = 217 lbs.
That's a total of 45 extra lbs. of unsprung weight. Even though this is quite a bit more than I thought the difference was; I have no plans of trading my HREs in. I figure that with my future FI mods I will need the extra traction. Also in grip, looks, and craftsmanship; IMO, the HREs can't be beat.
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doesnt' seem that much of a difference if you think about it - you DO have lots more meat under the corners! especially w/10.5 inches in the rear! wow! just incredible man. I love that setup.
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those rims should weigh about 24-25lbs compared to 18-19 lbs for oem rims.
those rims should weigh about 24-25lbs compared to 18-19 lbs for oem rims.
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Originally posted by RT
I'm thinking more like 20-21lbs vs. 16-17lbs w/ tires accounting easily for the balance.
I'm thinking more like 20-21lbs vs. 16-17lbs w/ tires accounting easily for the balance.
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what offset are the front HRE's and how much are u lowered, and do the ever rub?
i just mounted 225/45 17 on mugen MF10, i believe 7.5" width with 52mm offset, after 215's were replaced.
i'm lowered 1" in front. i've gotten a couple rubs on moderate hard compressions.
any thoughts? has anyone flattened the inner fender lip on their s2k, or know if this is worthwhile?
i just mounted 225/45 17 on mugen MF10, i believe 7.5" width with 52mm offset, after 215's were replaced.
i'm lowered 1" in front. i've gotten a couple rubs on moderate hard compressions.
any thoughts? has anyone flattened the inner fender lip on their s2k, or know if this is worthwhile?
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Schatten
[B]doesnt' seem that much of a difference if you think about it - you DO have lots more meat under the corners!
[B]doesnt' seem that much of a difference if you think about it - you DO have lots more meat under the corners!