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There's been a lot of questions on if bigger wheels not only look good but help with perfomance. Unsprung weight is a very important consideration that affects acceleration, gas mileage, ride, and handling.
The stock 18" wheel with 265/70-18 tires weighs 70 lbs. The stock Infinity QX56 wheel/tire weighs 70.5 lbs.
I've heard some 22 -24" wheel/tires weigh as much as 100lbs each. 1 pound of unsprung weight equals about 8 pounds of static weight. Doesn't sound like much but consider holding 8 lbs in your hand and trying to shake up and down real fast. It feels real heavy.
Can some of you with 20", 22" and 24" wheels pull one wheel off and put it on a scale. Then post the weight, wheel size, and and tire size.
It's a pain but I think will serve as a real informative thread for others considering new wheels.
Centerline has a new line of forged aluminum wheels that seem to be very light. 24" wheels that weigh less than stock 18".
Thanks to anyone willing to do this.
The stock 18" wheel with 265/70-18 tires weighs 70 lbs. The stock Infinity QX56 wheel/tire weighs 70.5 lbs.
I've heard some 22 -24" wheel/tires weigh as much as 100lbs each. 1 pound of unsprung weight equals about 8 pounds of static weight. Doesn't sound like much but consider holding 8 lbs in your hand and trying to shake up and down real fast. It feels real heavy.
Can some of you with 20", 22" and 24" wheels pull one wheel off and put it on a scale. Then post the weight, wheel size, and and tire size.
It's a pain but I think will serve as a real informative thread for others considering new wheels.
Centerline has a new line of forged aluminum wheels that seem to be very light. 24" wheels that weigh less than stock 18".
Thanks to anyone willing to do this.