How much do yours weigh?

[MarkB]

Just changed my wheels from B5 RS4 reps 8" x 18" to BBS CH's 8.5" x 18"

Both fitted with 225/40's

Original wheels 24KG, new wheels.... 20KG!

That's a saving of 4KG per wheel and tyre. 20KG less to lug around including the spare. Original rep wheels 20% heavier!

Car feels SO much better now... Me Happy

[DavidT]

Bloody hell Mark. I need to get me some wheels

BTW: go for a light upgrade brake kit as well

[MarkB]

That's where I loose, B5 RS4 brakes ain't lightweight, though I've heard the B7 kit isn't light either.

[MarkB]

Dave, can you stick one of your many standard 17's on the bathroom scales, be interested to hear what they weigh?

[oliew]

Mark from what i remember when i was weighing my standard 17" wheel with new tyre was 22.5 kg and my 19" RS6 rep with 235/35 new tyre was 25kg
Ol

[s4woody]

ECS stage 4 (cayenne) kit are lighter than yours i thnk mark..alloy caliper..

[david7m]

Car feels SO much better now... Me Happy

You can honestly tell the difference from such a small saving? Is that not the same saving as having a fat passenger compared to the girlfriend?!?!?!?

Dave

[philipwalker]

Its to do with your unsprung weight and rotational mass. Reduce this and the car will feel a lot lighter on is feet.

Chuck two bags of coal in the boot you will probably not notice the difference.

[MarkB]

That's exactly it. It has made a big difference

[MarkB]

ECS stage 4 (cayenne) kit are lighter than yours i thnk mark..alloy caliper..

I'll be looking out for a pair off those calipers me thinks. Will fit a treat over my discs