Rim weight for 6th GEN
10-24-2006, 11:34 AM
#4
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Go to this old thread for a discussion about the weight of both tire and rim for nearly new 04 SE tires and rims. My posts list the weight that I got with my new RSAs in 2003.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....74#post2371774
Can't be much help with your original question.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....74#post2371774
Can't be much help with your original question.
10-24-2006, 12:02 PM
#5
Originally Posted by Tek-Niq
a light rim like those nismo 19" are 19lbs just the rim..
10-24-2006, 12:05 PM
#7
I know man. imagine, my 22's weigh in at 62lbs with tires, when I go back to my oem 18's, WOW!! what a difference in power.
once I do more engine mods I would give a lighter rim a shot, cause it really releases power.
once I do more engine mods I would give a lighter rim a shot, cause it really releases power.
10-24-2006, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Glude
Going to a smaller size has more impact than the actually weight does.
A reduction in tire weight (un-sprung weight) should improve the cornering and the ride on rough roads.
10-24-2006, 01:53 PM
#11
Originally Posted by Tek-Niq
that too.
I wonder how Deus's car pulls with the light 19's?
I wonder how Deus's car pulls with the light 19's?
The 19" Nismos with a good set of tires and your car pulls like a maniac.
I have the widest tire for a 8.5" width rim, with a 255 tire size set....
so grip is not an issue for me.
The lightest set of rims I have seen to date are the 18" x 8.5" Nismo Rims for the Altima. 16.5 lbs per wheel.
Kamski
10-24-2006, 02:12 PM
#13
Well I am trying to go for style/weight with my choice rather than just to get light rims. The 19" nismos are great rims, not for me thou, not now at least as this would mean changing both rims and tires ($1600 for rims and about $900 for tires. I can honestly admin that I don't have $2500 to spend on wheels at this point
10-24-2006, 05:02 PM
#15
My rims are A-tech 18x8 on 245 40 18. These weigh 19lbs. My tires are smaller around too since they are 40 series, not the original 45 series. The difference in acceleration is very noticable, particularly from a standing start (the so called "holeshot" in drag racing).
Getting lighter rims reduces unsprung weight as well which improves handling. Also, lighter rims help improve steering lightness to an extent.
When I looked for rims, I wanted bronze rims, that looked good and were light in weight. I got all three in my rims. Cost of rims and tires was about 1600 install, balanced and mounted. Tires and rims may be the most cost effective mod you can do.
Getting lighter rims reduces unsprung weight as well which improves handling. Also, lighter rims help improve steering lightness to an extent.
When I looked for rims, I wanted bronze rims, that looked good and were light in weight. I got all three in my rims. Cost of rims and tires was about 1600 install, balanced and mounted. Tires and rims may be the most cost effective mod you can do.
10-25-2006, 10:14 AM
#17
Originally Posted by Glude
Stock rims are around 26lbs.
Glude, you have ziniks, adrians I believe. What is the weight on those?
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