Turbobrick Neutral Newbie July 17, 2002 Share July 17, 2002 Err....not to be a wet blanket but those are not exactly the tires one would normally get when given a choice. Well just enjoy your ride bro..... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Neutral Newbie July 17, 2002 Author Share July 17, 2002 yeah well sorta figured that one too. well next time I'm going into a tire/wheel shop I'm gonna be armed with research ANYWAY, could someone just help me with the main question: HOW TO MEASURE THE WEIGHT OF THE RIMS? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie July 17, 2002 Share July 17, 2002 Difficult to tell the weight unless U weigh the rim beforehand or weigh the entire thing now and go to tire shop and weigh the tire by itself. Normal bathroom scale should do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Neutral Newbie July 17, 2002 Author Share July 17, 2002 thanks turbobrick. wow you seem to be all over the messages in all the forums don't suppose there's a way to remove the tire from the wheel myself right? hehe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie July 17, 2002 Share July 17, 2002 I moderator mah Try seeking help from tire shop and weigh an unmounted tire lor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madarmour Neutral Newbie July 18, 2002 Share July 18, 2002 thanks turbobrick. wow you seem to be all over the messages in all the forums don't suppose there's a way to remove the tire from the wheel myself right? hehe Next time, if you happen to change tyres, just bring along a weighing scale! You can also go to the shop where you bought the rims and weigh a new one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Neutral Newbie July 18, 2002 Author Share July 18, 2002 yeah thanks guys. you think the mechanic will think I'm a quack if I do that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madarmour Neutral Newbie July 18, 2002 Share July 18, 2002 yeah thanks guys. you think the mechanic will think I'm a quack if I do that? Nope..........he'll think you know your stuff and better not chop you! Most ppl buy rims for their looks only. Not many ppl place importance in rim weight but it plays a big part in determining the performance of the car. Even with bigger rims and fatter tyre, the pick-up may not suffer or actually improve a little bit if the unsprung weight is lighter. Take for example my stock Speedlines 16" (10.5kg) compared to the OZ Superleggera 16" (6.5kg). That's a total saving of 16kg in unsprung weight! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeo Neutral Newbie July 18, 2002 Share July 18, 2002 Take for example my stock Speedlines 16" (10.5kg) compared to the OZ Superleggera 16" (6.5kg). That's a total saving of 16kg in unsprung weight! Doc, I think most efficient way to reduce the car weight is trim-up your body (& my body) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madarmour Neutral Newbie July 18, 2002 Share July 18, 2002 Doc, I think most efficient way to reduce the car weight is trim-up your body (& my body) You've got that one right there! Unfortunately, that's the hardest 'mod' to do too! And one more thing, throw away the ICE! You won't believe how heavy the whole set-up is! For the sake of creature comfort! Haiz! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeo Neutral Newbie July 18, 2002 Share July 18, 2002 The heavier ICE grow your weight up due to the effects of enjoyment & happieness. More weights then to increasing.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madarmour Neutral Newbie July 18, 2002 Share July 18, 2002 The heavier ICE grow your weight up due to the effects of enjoyment & happieness.More weights then to increasing.... Wow, this is getting into a vicious cycle! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeo Neutral Newbie July 18, 2002 Share July 18, 2002 The heavier ICE grow your weight up due to the effects of enjoyment & happieness.More weights then to increasing.... Wow, this is getting into a vicious cycle! The cycle becomes bigger than ever! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madarmour Neutral Newbie July 18, 2002 Share July 18, 2002 The cycle becomes bigger than ever! You are depressing.............where is my Prozac! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeo Neutral Newbie July 18, 2002 Share July 18, 2002 (edited) Ha, I'm falling-in the cycle also. U & me have put on the 'big' cycles on our bodies. Think of remove the air-con & ICE to reduce my body weight if no choice. Edited July 18, 2002 by Mondeo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madarmour Neutral Newbie July 18, 2002 Share July 18, 2002 Ha, I'm falling-in the cycle also. U & me have put on the 'big' cycles on our bodies. Think of remove the air-con & ICE to reduce my body weight if no choice. I guess the spare will have to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeo Neutral Newbie July 18, 2002 Share July 18, 2002 I guess the spare will have to go. Wat spare? sparetyre in boot or on body? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madarmour Neutral Newbie July 18, 2002 Share July 18, 2002 Wat spare? sparetyre in boot or on body? The one on the boot first! The one on the body later, if it can ever being taken off! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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