Wheel weights for Track use? Much point changing from Cup wheels?

[Gaz-m]

Ive got a Clio 172 Cup with the 16" Speedline Turinis. Does anyone know the weight of them?

Much weight to be saved from changing? Im hoping not, id rather keep what i have!

What about the standard 16" 172 wheels? My mate has them on his track car, weight of them?

:race:

 

[Dave..]

The car won't die from using wheels that weigh half a kilo more. I'd be far more concerned about the tyres you're using.

 

[JamesBryan]

Standard 172 wheels weigh about 4 ton haha

16" Turinis are 8.4kg

 

[JackD]

I would go for 15's anyway, smaller (usually) lighter and cheaper tyres.

 

[Gaz-m]

The car won't die from using wheels that weigh half a kilo more. I'd be far more concerned about the tyres you're using.

I know this, thats why im asking. half a kilo more and i would be happy. Tyres, i also know these are more important but who mentioned them? Slicks and 888s/ 048s for your info. Try being a bit more helpful? :nono:

Standard 172 wheels weigh about 4 ton haha

16" Turinis are 8.4kg

Superb mate, now i can check the weights of aftermarket to see the difference!

I would go for 15's anyway, smaller (usually) lighter and cheaper tyres.

Yeh thats a good point, im thinking about that too, as it would also drop gearing ever so slightly!

 

[JamesBryan]

Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2's are 6.9kg in 15" size, might be able to find some cheap.

 

[JackD]

Set for sale in classifieds now

 

[Gaz-m]

Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2's are 6.9kg in 15" size, might be able to find some cheap.

Cheers, ive just came across the fact that 'Superleggera' means super light- so checked the weight of them. 15" is 5.1kg so i think ill keep an eye out for a set of them in 15"!! Saving best part of 4kg a corner of sprung weight!

 

[AdDaMan]

Unsprung...

 

[Gaz-m]

Unsprung...

 

[AdDaMan]

 

[JamesBryan]

Yeah the O.Z. Superleggeras are really light! Not cheap though for a new set.... They still fetch a fair amount used.

 

[BIGASH]

Ultraleggeras are the lightest with 15x7 weighing 4.4kg's when I put them on the scales! Not good for the bank balance but nice and strong on track

 

[JamesBryan]

I get mixed up with the Super and Ultra

 

[Budgie]

Weight is irrelevant unless you're racing.

15's run better and tyres are a f**k load cheaper.