Rim Weight

…and improve "turning in" characteristics. Aftermarket rims are also lighter than steel rims, which helps reduce the overall weight of your car. Clearly a lighter car handles much easier than one with significant weight to it. In addition, alloy wheels are quite strong. And strong wheels…

…because keeping the unsprung weight down improves ride as well as acceleration and braking performance. These rims come in three different colors — black, silver and carbon grey — to give you the look you’re after. Silver Black Carbon Grey These rims are an excellent value…

…15 wheel weights were used on his 19" BMW wheel and tire package. Is 15 weights too many? Let's find out. * Each stick-on weight is a quarter of an ounce * 15 weights on one wheel = 3.75 ounces * 19x8.5 wheel weight = 27.5 pounds * 235/35R19 tire = 24.0 pounds * Total package weight = 51.5…

…was important! Why move away from rim weights to stick-on? The stick-on weight can be more precisely located and give a 3-dimensional balance a bit more precision. With more advanced road force balancers, placement can be more precise as well. Rim clamp weights risk damaging the bead and can cause…

…lbs. The RPF1 rims are manufactured in Japan where Enkei was founded in 1950. The Enkei Racing RPF1 rims exceed the JWL and VIA strength test standards that have much higher requirements than the US DOT testing. Additionally, Enkei's MAT process allows them to reduce the overall weight 10-15%. Check…

…are just another name for Rims. Technically the Rim is just the outside edge section of the wheel that "touches" the tire. Among our most popular "rims" are American Racing Rims, Borbet Rims, OZ, and BBS. For the C6 Corvette, I like the lightest weight forged wheel that we sell…