Mass of an alloy wheel with tyre?
Mass of an alloy wheel with tyre?
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V8_GWA

Original Poster:

139 posts

282 months

Saturday 15th September 2012
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Does anyone know what the total mass of a set of 4 alloy wheels with tyres on is?

I'm looking at a few sets on classifieds, but living in Germany with the Army may make delivery our here unrealistic.

If someone has a rough idea of how much they weigh, I can get some quotes together. A rough ballpark figure will do.

Thanks in advance

Koln-RS

4,127 posts

242 months

Saturday 15th September 2012
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I think I'd be more concerned about the 'unsprung' weight reduction than the cost of postage.

Even a few kilos saved at each corner can make a big improvement to ride, handling and performance on something like a Porsche.

V8_GWA

Original Poster:

139 posts

282 months

Saturday 15th September 2012
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Many thanks guys.

It not really about a performance enhancement in this case, its about complying with German law and not parking up the car for 3 months during the visit. Even with the tax off the tyre and wheel set from my local Porsche Zentrum are an eye watering 4400 euros.

I'm trying to work out what the delivery cost would be to buy second hand in UK (even new is far cheaper) and ship them across to my German address.

thanks again,

Andyuk911

1,979 posts

239 months

Saturday 15th September 2012
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Does this help to put you in the ball park ..?

This is an Audi RS4 B7 wheel ... should be near enough

21.8Kg






V8_GWA

Original Poster:

139 posts

282 months

Saturday 15th September 2012
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Many thanks - a couple of companies I've seen have a 40 kg per package limit. It looks like I should be able to do it as 4 packages of approx 22 kg each.

Cheers all,