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sander288 "Bolt-on Master"

1,404 posts · joined Aug 2008 ·

#907605
I've been looking at options for wheels on my bug and have been racking my head over which wheels are lightest for what PCD etc... and I found that EMPI actually advertises their wheel weights. Seeing that these are cheap and popular wheel styles I thought i'd post them all into one place for reference.

If you've got other wheels please add to the thread for the benefit of all of us. Also if someone can reference the stock wheel weights that would be a great comparison along with porsche gasburners and the Vforce spyders.

EMPI WHEELS

*17" BRM*
5x100 PCD
17x7
Chrome: 21 lb
Detailed: 20.5 lb

*15" BRM*
4x130 PCD
15x4.5 - 12.5 lb
15.5.5 - 13.5 lb

5x205 PCD
15x5 - Chrome - 14.5 lb
15x5 - Black - 14lb
15x6.5 - Chrome - 17.5 lb
15.6.5 - Black - 17 lb

5x112 PCD
15x5.5 - Chrome - 16.5 lb
15.5.5 Black - 16 lb

*FUCHS REPLICA*
5x130 PCD
15x4.5 Chrome - 15 lb
15x4.5 Detailed - 14.5 lb
15x5.5 Chrome - 16 lb
15x5.5 Detailed - 15.5 lb

5x112 PCD
15x5.5 Chrome - 16.5 lb
15x5.5 Detailed - 16 lb

5x130 & 5x112 PCD
17x7 Chrome - 22 lb
17x7 Black - 21 lb

*914 ALLOY REPLICA*
4x130 PCD
15x5.5 Chrome - 16 lb
15x5.5 Detailed - 15 lb

*RIVIERA*
4x130 PCD
15x5.5 Chrome - 15 lb
15x5.5 Detailed - 14.5 lb

*5-RIB*
5x205 PCD
15x5.5 Chrome - 16.5 lb
15x5.5 Anthracite - 15.5 lb

*TORQUE STAR*
5x205 PCD
15x5 Chrome - 14 lb
15x5 Anthracite - 13 lb

*RAIDER (RADER??)*
5x205 PCD
15x5 Chrome - 14 lb
15x5 Black or Anthracite - 13 lb

*EMPI DISH - (lighter than expected)*
4x130 & 5x112 PCD
15x5.5 - 14.5 lb

5x205 PCD
15x5.5 - 12 lb

*SPRINTSTAR*
4x130 PCD
15x5 Chrome - 15 lb
15x5 Detailed - 14.5 lb

5x205 PCD
15x5 Chrome - 16 lb
15x5 Detailed - 15 lb

*EMPI GT 5 SPOKE*
5x205 & 5x112 PCD
15x5.5 Chrome - 16 lb
15x5.5 Black or silver - 15 lb

*EMPI 8 SPOKE*
4x130 PCD
15x5.5 Chrome - 15 lb
15x5.5 Black or silver - 14.5 lb

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modnrod Fahrvergnugen

978 posts · joined Mar 2011 ·

#978310
This thread is a bit topical for me at the moment, because I'm considering different options for both brakes and also rims, so here comes.........

THE GIANT THREAD REVIVAL!!!!!!
😀

Anyway, I have to add something so here goes.

Aunger 5-slot "kidney" mags in 14" x 6" (4x130) weigh in at 5.1kg (11.2lbs).
Das light, das gut.

OEM VW Golf 2002up black 15" x 6" steelies (5x112) weigh in at 7.4kg (16.3lbs), which is actually not that bad.

Oh yeah, a few more weights here (which is why it's on the brain)..........
http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php/topic,22019.0.html

I used to HATE those old 5-slot mags, bloody ugly, but they are REALLY light for something you can get off Egay for $200 a set. That's why I got the 5x112 Golf steelies, strong but not too heavy, and $20ea. I can set up pretty much any bolt pattern I want, along with brakes from mild to stooooopid if I wish, so it's the weight I'm looking at mainly.

I drive over really crap single-lane bitumen and a fair bit of corrugated gravel, so having really light unsprung weight will make a huge difference to suspension performance and lifespan. If those butt-ugly 5-slots didn't stick 1.5" outside the guards I'd keep them, but sorry I draw the line at flared guards!

Does anyone know of wheels that weigh about 5kg, don't cost $250ea, and have that '70s GTS/GTR Sprintmaster/Pacer look about them?
I'd actually prefer 14s if possible.

Thank you roundy-roundy peoples! 😏

BRUTUS Officially Full-On Dubber

255 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#978311
I was surprised to find that my crummy-looking old 4-stud Cheviot 6" x 14 mags (with 5 kidney-shaped slots) were considerably lighter than my (also old) 14" x 6 Globe Bathursts . (Perhaps these are the same as the Aunger?) The Globes look better though!
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modnrod Fahrvergnugen

978 posts · joined Mar 2011 ·

#978313
My dear old Nanna's tooth glass would look better than those things! 😂

But yep, very light. With a 195/70R14 they are even lighter than the GSXR1000 17x6" rim and 190/50R17 I have on the "project" (lightest rim Suzuki made).

oldtub356 Seriously Crusin Dubber

139 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·

#982744
From the US356Registory:

http://www.porsche356registry.org/resources/tech-articles/research-and-identification/300-wheel-weights-and-types-.html

plus updates:

http://www.porsche356registry.org/356talk/1/18207.html?p=80223&hilit=wheel%20weights#p80223

Re the TechnoMagnesio Wheels:
The originals (30 years ago) were Magnesium and weighed 9lbs and for track only.
The current new production versions are Aluminium alloy and weigh 13lbs, are thicker and road registerable.

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#982748
Some interesting comments there, Lance. I suppose you need to 'weigh up' [sorry 😊] the difference between un-sprung weight and appearence, and which is more important?
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

oldtub356 Seriously Crusin Dubber

139 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·

#982865
Sort of like separating the curds from the 'wey', Greg.
From my experience, the Concourse thing has changed a lot of that...glitz and glamour commands more bucks than performance hardware.
The fat cats, pay a lot for some stand-out shiny bits and that makes them feel like heros.

The worst of the lot are also probably the most popular eye candy.
The Rudge wheels are extremely heavy (19lbs), plus another 10lbs per corner for steel hubs...sell for $10k per corner. Yes, they look great and are historical and collectable....good for concourse points. But, they ruin the driving feel and performance of a nice driving car. The bloody things just don't want to go around corners. I'm happy for someone else to pay for them. I can admire them on their cars but I wouldn't want them on mine.