…overall weight. The heavyweight aluminum alloy wheels on our BMW test car weigh 27 pounds each (ten more pounds per wheel than the lightweight wheels). When combined, the weight of the Plus One-sized P Zero Asimmetrico tires mounted on the heavyweight alloy wheel results in a 48.5 pound Tire & Wheel…
…that 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…
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…wheel weights is acceptable. For a 75 pound combo, up to 12 ounces are acceptable. Since a typical weight weighs 1/4 ounce, a 75 pound package could have up to 48 weights! (But you don't see 48 weights on a wheel very often.) Why change from lead? Lead was a very efficient means to balance a wheel,…
…your wheels affect your car's fuel economy? In short, yes. The weight of your vehicle's wheels can not only affect the way your vehicle looks but how it drives. Reducing rotational weight by getting lighter wheels has an impact on fuel economy, braking and acceleration. Read "Road Wheel Weights…
…The Rally Series wheels were developed by Method in partnership with Subaru's rally team, combining wheel industry capability with rally racing expertise. In the brutal and variable surface conditions of rally racing, strength of the wheel is paramount. Method does shave weight where possible…
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Wheel Tech: Wheel Lug Torquing Proper wheel installation requires the wheel-attaching hardware (lug nuts or bolts) be tightened to the recommended torque specification for the vehicle make, model and year. Torque…
…centric wheels. With these wheels it is critical to torque the lug hardware with the vehicle on jack stands, off the ground. This allows the nuts or bolts to center the wheel and torque down without the weight of the vehicle pushing them off center. Wheel Weight Capacity: Just like tires, all wheels…
…a forged wheel, but without the high cost of forging. Some of the special wheels produced for O.E.M. high performance or limited production vehicles utilize this type of technology resulting in a dramatic reduction in wheel weight while enhancing structural rigidity vs. a standard cast wheel. Wheel…
…Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Wheel Tech: Performance Benefits While many people choose aftermarket alloy wheels for their beauty, there are equally important performance benefits to be derived. Reduced Unsprung Weight Compared to Steel Wheels This is one of the most critical factors…
…Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Wheel Tech: What is an Alloy Wheel? Alloy metals provide superior strength and dramatic weight reductions over ferrous metals such as steel, and as such they represent the ideal material from which to create a high performance wheel. In fact, today it is hard to…
Finding the right wheel for your vehicle can certainly be a challenging experience. We have a large selection of brands that come in many different styles, constructions, and finishes. What aspects of tire and wheel sets are most important to you? Style? Finish? Weight? Warranty? Many customers ask…
…wheels. With these wheels it is critical to torque the lug hardware with the vehicle on jack stands, off the ground. This allows the nuts or bolts to center the wheel and torque down without the weight of the vehicle pushing them off center. Related Links * Wheel Lug Torquing * Why Shop for Wheels…
…Plus Size applications for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles result in wheel and tire combinations that are significantly heavier than the vehicle's Original Equipment (O.E.) tires and wheels. This increase in weight can lead to longer stopping distances, as well as increased suspension and…
There are a number of performance and aesthetic benefits to installing aftermarket wheels on passenger vehicles—and those same benefits extend to trucks, too. Even SUVs. Aftermarket truck wheels reduce weight, improve acceleration and braking, add rigidity and increase the brake cooling…
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