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  • #1

    Rim Weight

    Hey All,

    I dont have any access to scales myself so I was wondering if anyone has a rough idea as what each of the 16 inch GTI rims weigh?

    Im trying to calculate the weight difference in regards to getting 17's.


    Cheers

    C
    Current - MY12 MK6 GTI, CW, Detriots, dark tint, APR Stage 1, blacked out grille, LED tails, Euro plates, suspension "tweaked", VCDS tweaks
    "The Ex" Black MY08 POLO GTI - APR,Coilovers,5% tint,stubby antenna, rear sway bar
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    http://www.wheelweights.net/ - all answers are contained herein!
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    • #3
      Originally posted by MattyT View Post
      http://www.wheelweights.net/ - all answers are contained herein!
      Looks like a great site, however still cant find what I am looking for.
      Current - MY12 MK6 GTI, CW, Detriots, dark tint, APR Stage 1, blacked out grille, LED tails, Euro plates, suspension "tweaked", VCDS tweaks
      "The Ex" Black MY08 POLO GTI - APR,Coilovers,5% tint,stubby antenna, rear sway bar

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      • #4
        9kg. per wheel

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        • #5
          Originally posted by MACCAA View Post
          9kg. per wheel
          Thank you very much. Ive been told that the 17inch wheels which are Monza copies weight approx 33-34 llbs each which equates to 15.4kgs.
          Current - MY12 MK6 GTI, CW, Detriots, dark tint, APR Stage 1, blacked out grille, LED tails, Euro plates, suspension "tweaked", VCDS tweaks
          "The Ex" Black MY08 POLO GTI - APR,Coilovers,5% tint,stubby antenna, rear sway bar

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          • #6
            thats a pretty heavy rim!

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Tim View Post
              thats a pretty heavy rim!

              hmmmmm. Really? I had no idea, I thought it was normal. Im dying to get 17's but I dont want to slow my car down too much so Im hesitant.
              Current - MY12 MK6 GTI, CW, Detriots, dark tint, APR Stage 1, blacked out grille, LED tails, Euro plates, suspension "tweaked", VCDS tweaks
              "The Ex" Black MY08 POLO GTI - APR,Coilovers,5% tint,stubby antenna, rear sway bar

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              • #8
                I got VW 17s on. I don't notice any difference from when I test drove it with the 16s. With bigger wheels comes lower tyres, which could account for some of the extra weight, I dunno?

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                • #9
                  Heavier 17" wheels make the car slower for sure...
                  06 Polo GTI - REVO Stage 2 = 140kw @ wheels.
                  06 Golf GTI - Bluefin Stage 1 blacked out with ED30 theme, leather, xenon, etc.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by insanekiwi View Post
                    Heavier 17" wheels make the car slower for sure...
                    I realise that is definately the case but I want to minimise the effect as much as possible.
                    Current - MY12 MK6 GTI, CW, Detriots, dark tint, APR Stage 1, blacked out grille, LED tails, Euro plates, suspension "tweaked", VCDS tweaks
                    "The Ex" Black MY08 POLO GTI - APR,Coilovers,5% tint,stubby antenna, rear sway bar

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by insanekiwi View Post
                      Heavier 17" wheels make the car slower for sure...
                      Perhaps they increase traction!
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                      • #12
                        Just discovered mine, bearing in mind they are forged/spun and not cast:

                        BBS LM 19x8.5 = 9.8kg
                        BBS LM 19x10 = 11.4kg
                        Originally posted by Whubbsie
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