Wheel weight

[misteradz]

Chaps

I am wondering if anyone happens to know the weight of a Chim 400 wheel? Reason being is Im considering a change of 'wheelage' and want something lighter. I am aware that the things are blooming heavy so what i purchase should be lighter anyway, but wouldnt mind knowing the exact weight.

Thanks in advance

Adam

[jamienshelly]

Is that front or rear and with or without tyre?

[domV8]

Estoril or Imola..?

Oh - questions, questions

[jamienshelly]

domV8 said:

Estoril or Imola..?

Oh - questions, questions

Looking at your profile they could be spiders
I think its easier just to buy a set of sp12 and be done with it .

[swanny71]

jamienshelly said:

Looking at your profile they could be spiders.

If this is the case then Misteradz has 5 stud hubs - In which case I'd be looking for a sexy set of RL7's from a Cerb. Best looking wheels on a Chim/Griff

[misteradz]

Thanks for the response guys. I have a second standard Chim 400 (not in my profile) on the standard four stud wheels-dont know what their called (sorry guys)

Adam

[swanny71]

misteradz said:

Thanks for the response guys. I have a second standard Chim 400 (not in my profile) on the standard four stud wheels-dont know what their called (sorry guys)

Adam

In that case I can thoroughly recommend SP12's, perfect fit, good choice of tyres and look great.



Sorry, can't help you with wheel weights

[phillpot]

misteradz said:

standard four stud wheels-dont know what their called (sorry guys)
Adam

5 spoke = Imola
7 spoke = Estoril

(Easy to remember, number of spokes = number of letters in name)

[misteradz]

phillpot said:

misteradz said:

standard four stud wheels-dont know what their called (sorry guys)
Adam

5 spoke = Imola
7 spoke = Estoril

(Easy to remember, number of spokes = number of letters in name)

Thanks Mike! They are Imola's then.

By the way, very nice collection of fine automobiles you have there sir!

[KateV8]

+1 for the SP12's, ours are Graphite Grey and look great. Not sure what the weights are but I believe they are lighter than Imolas.

[misteradz]

swanny71 said:

In that case I can thoroughly recommend SP12's, perfect fit, good choice of tyres and look great.



Sorry, can't help you with wheel weights

Swanny, this that your Chim? If so are they 17's all around?

[swanny71]

misteradz said:

Swanny, this that your Chim? If so are they 17's all around?

It is and they are 17" (215/40/17) front and 18" (245/35/18) rear.
I'll be removing the rears at weekend to get new tyres fitted so if I get the chance to weigh them (and my standard 16" rear Estoril's) I'll post up the results.

[SILICONEKID350HP]

Love the SP12`s but were above my budget ..I have the Team Dynamics pro race 1.2 wich are alot cheaper ,very light but they do have letters on the rim ,other tan that they are the same wheel.

Purchased mine has a wheel and tyre package from Demon Tweaks

[Pupp]

I have weighed the SP12s against Imolas and they are a bit lighter - annoyingly, I cannot find the note I made but it's about a pound or so per bare wheel from memory. They do work very well and look great as said. Only downside on mine was the powdercoat did not hold up brilliantly. Looking at a refurb this year sometime

[swanny71]

As promised, weighed on bathroom scales -

16" Rear Estoril with almost new 245/45/16 Toyo T1R - 19.8kg
18" Rear SP12 with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx (3mm tread) - 19kg
18" Rear SP12 with brand new Conti SC3 - 19Kg

16" Rear Estoril but fitted with 225/45/16 front T1R, almost new - 19kg
17" Front SP12 fitted with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 215/40/17 (6mm tread) - 16.5kg
Don't have 15" Estoril fronts anymore.

Edited by swanny71 on Saturday 23 March 18:28

[dogbucket]

Mine drives much better with lighter Compomotive wheels. I never compared weights, but it does make a difference.

[misteradz]

swanny71 said:

As promised, weighed on bathroom scales -

16" Rear Estoril with almost new 245/45/16 Toyo T1R - 19.8kg
18" Rear SP12 with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx (3mm tread) - 19kg
18" Rear SP12 with brand new Conti SC3 - 19Kg

16" Rear Estoril but fitted with 225/45/16 front T1R, almost new - 19kg
17" Front SP12 fitted with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 215/40/17 (6mm tread) - 16.5kg
Don't have 15" Estoril fronts anymore.

Edited by swanny71 on Saturday 23 March 18:28

Swanny,

You are a true gent and top notch Piston Head. Thank you for taking the time to note the weights down! Makes for some interesting reading, and assists me making my decision on what wheels to look for.

Regards

Adam