Info on stock rims

[Fede_italiano]

Guys,

How much do the stock RC weight?
Are they forged?

I think that I might have one bent and if I cannot find a used one I might decided to buy for 4 new rims...

If a rim is lighterthan the stock one, for example 20lbs or 17 lbs, what is the main difference with respect of the stock ones?

Thanks for the help

 

[girth]

The stock rim is about 25 lbs. About 41 lbs if you have the stock bridgestone on it.

 

[Fede_italiano]

The stock rim is about 25 lbs. About 41 lbs if you have the stock bridgestone on it.

I did some search.
Thanks guys.

I will try to find pics of a car with RPF1 enkey and Konig imagine.
Will see what happens.

 

[ForceFed]

I did some search.
Thanks guys.

I will try to find pics of a c...ar with RPF1 enkey and Konig imagine.
Will see what happens.

Pirahnas MSP has the Imagine in an 18 and the Other Wheel is an Enkei.

 

[wicked]

the stock ones are not forged,and are heavier then hell.

there are a lot of after market wheels that are lighter the look good.

 

[ping]

Lighter wheels = faster acceleration and better braking due to reduced rotational inertia, and better suspension usage due to less weight being moved up and down. As a result, the car feels "lighter on it's feet" - because it has lighter feet.

BUT... a lighter 18" wheel may not outperform a 17" because the weight is carried further out on the wheel. Likewise, the smaller sidewall lends less sidewall flex, smaller "slip angles", perhaps a more go-kart like feel but a less progressive transition from grip to slide.

Unfortunately, poorly-made too-light wheels can also bend easier and, in extreme cases, flex or even break.

Stick to known sellers (Tirerack.com has some lighter-than-stock wheels that look reallly good). Also check the F/S and WTB board for used MSP wheels, they come up pretty regularly.

 

[geomatics_tech]

My car is much better with the new lighter wheels (Gram lights), probably my 2nd best mod after my smic.

 

[livelyjay]

Get and AFC and you'll be singing a different tune.

My friend has a Spec-V and went from the heavy stockers (22+ lbs, 17") to some Rota Slipstreams (14 lbs, 16") and said the difference was night and day.