mikefrombarrie

I just bought a set of Motoforge SG10 rims, Each weighing at 18.2Lbs which is not bad considering I paid $899 + Shipping!


I went to weigh the stock rim with RE40 225/45/18 tire and I was in Shock!

51Lbs!!!!!

So that means that the rim is 23lbs plus 28Lbs for the tire! When I was looking at the bridgestone web site, there were two RE40 tires, one was 26lbs and the other one was 28lbs. I always thought the RX8 had the lighter ones!

So now I have go shopping for a light weight tire for my rims, somewhere between 23 to 24lbs per wheel, Or mayve lighter????

Who makes the lightest tire??? 225/45/18 or 235/40/18

IZoomZoomI

continental makes real light tires, but they're cheap. Toyo t1 are pretty light also. The stock rim I believe is 21.5 lbs.

therm8

If you don't mind, where'd you get them? I need a set of rims, and the cost/weight/look is just about right.

mikefrombarrie

I got them off Ebay. I was considering SSR comp, but they were double the price!


The lightest tires that I was able to find are the Toyo T1R 225/45/18 at 23Lbs


So with this setup, I'm losing 10lbs per wheel!! Cant wait to have it installed!!

Fanman

Any pictures of the rim ?

therm8

EBay huh, I'll have to keep a look out. I too was considering SSR Comps, but they're a bit pricey.

Here's a pic:

mikefrombarrie

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Razz1

Hey Mike tire rack and Bridgestone rate the RE040's at 31 lbs.

That leaves your stock rims at 20 plus the varience in your bathroom scale.

Nemesis8

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How about TPMS? Do they take them?

mikefrombarrie

Check again, it says the 225/45/18 RE40's are either 28 or 27Lbs

RE40's 245/40 ZR18 are 31lbs