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Author: Subject: anyone running lightweight c5 ''steelies'' wheels???
mcerd1

posted on 25/2/13 at 08:48 AM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by phelpsaThats without tyre. A 185/60 14 tyre will weigh 7-8kg on its own. They aren't 'that' light, just lighter than the equivalent alloy on a cost basis

^^ what he said - they are lighter than most steels and the cheaper alloys





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coyoteboy

posted on 25/2/13 at 10:05 AM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by phelpsa
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Originally posted by coyoteboy
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and the s2 rallye steel was 6 x 14 and weighed 6.7 kg they were made by michelin for peugeot



With or without tyres? I've got 17x9 rims that "only" weigh 10Kg so I assume "with tyre"?


Thats without tyre. A 185/60 14 tyre will weigh 7-8kg on its own. They aren't 'that' light, just lighter than the equivalent alloy on a cost basis.

[Edited on 25-2-13 by phelpsa]


Ok, that's cool, was just curious as to what realms people were considering light, thought my 17s were pretty heavy. Tyres for those are abt 11kg each too!






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