How heavy is the claimed "lightweight'' rims? - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

maximum6 · 27th April 2008, 05:45 AM

How heavy is it? Is it Forged rims?

mindlessoath · 27th April 2008, 06:52 AM

the rims are made by rays and they are forged
63 lbs Front tire and wheel.
66 lbs Rear tire and wheel.

i forgot the weight of just the rim, mabe it was 27lbs? i forget.

Phoenix · 27th April 2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mindlessoath

the rims are made by rays and they are forged
63 lbs Front tire and wheel.
66 lbs Rear tire and wheel.

i forgot the weight of just the rim, mabe it was 27lbs? i forget.

Wow, there is improvement to made here.

unsprung and total.

Lag Monster · 27th April 2008, 11:43 PM

I was just reading on Kieth cowies forum that his new 15" drag wheels are only 3.9kg thats light

mindlessoath · 28th April 2008, 05:38 PM

the GT-R should be able to handle a buncha 18" rims as long as they have the correct clearances.

Phoenix · 28th April 2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mindlessoath

the GT-R should be able to handle a buncha 18" rims as long as they have the correct clearances.

Just a matter of time before tuners / consumers figure out which wheels will clear the calipers.

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27th April 2008, 06:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
mindlessoath GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: usa Posts: 565	the rims are made by rays and they are forged 63 lbs Front tire and wheel. 66 lbs Rear tire and wheel. i forgot the weight of just the rim, mabe it was 27lbs? i forget.

27th April 2008, 11:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lag Monster GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London Posts: 51	I was just reading on Kieth cowies forum that his new 15" drag wheels are only 3.9kg thats light

28th April 2008, 05:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
mindlessoath GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: usa Posts: 565	the GT-R should be able to handle a buncha 18" rims as long as they have the correct clearances.