Weight

Codeman · October 27th, 2009, 03:30 PM

Ok so I have been looking at some posts about rim weight. I have an 02 with the stock 16 inch rims and they weight about 40lbs is what i think i saw with tires. I am looking to get the bullit 17X8 with sumitomo tires for the front, and 17X10.5 with sumitomo 315s out back, how much weight would the front and the rear weight? i do not want to add a bunch of weight to slow my car down

HMUSN · October 27th, 2009, 03:34 PM

Not sure about the weight difference, but I would choose a different brand of tire.

Codeman · October 27th, 2009, 03:47 PM

well that is really the only brand that am has on their site. what is wrong with them?

HMUSN · October 27th, 2009, 03:50 PM

they have these as well..

Nitto Ford Mustang Tires at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Mounting and Balancing!

There is a reason the price jumps about $100 or so. lol

I couldn't hook using those tires.

NASTY03GT · October 27th, 2009, 04:27 PM

Depends, chrome or painted finish bullitts? I did the weight on the Anthracites and Sumitomos:

17X8 is 24.5lbs. 17X10.5 is 26.95lbs. 315/35-17 tire is 28lbs. 245/45-17 is 24.25lbs. Total weight: 207.4lbs.

v606er · October 27th, 2009, 05:11 PM

I did a thread like this a while back, and I think I got some good responses. I'll look for it.

04stang123456789 · October 27th, 2009, 05:29 PM

do not use sumitomo... they suck

Serlin · October 27th, 2009, 05:45 PM

Not a knock on you, but you will not notice a few lb difference in the weight of the wheels. Get what ever wheels you like.. imho.

Codeman · October 27th, 2009, 05:51 PM

well i guess i fig they would obviously be heavier, but i was wondering how much. Would i feel a difference?

itschristorres8 · October 27th, 2009, 06:52 PM

Weld Racing prostars ftw

LAStang1234 · October 27th, 2009, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by Codeman

well i guess i fig they would obviously be heavier, but i was wondering how much. Would i feel a difference?

I highly doubt you'll feel too much of a difference!! Haha i was thinking about buying Sumitomos, but Nitto is the way to go! Yea their a little more expensive but they go a long way in quality over Sumitomos!!

itschristorres8 · October 27th, 2009, 09:14 PM

Idk people trash sumitomo...for all these low power cars if you have posi its perfectly fine. especially price wise over nitto's pft.
My sumitomos lasted through way more burnouts and driving then my nittos. my sumitomos about 1 1/2 years the nittos barely hit a year. and the second time around they only lasted 9-10months
plus once you make some decent power and torque nittos suck balls next to a Mickey ET Street. just mickeys are the worth with tire life....expect about 2-3months

Codeman · October 27th, 2009, 10:23 PM

ok well i just want a fairly cheap tire, i dont do much drag racing at a track. And where do you get those at? and are they lighter.

Weld Racing prostars ftw

Safi · October 27th, 2009, 10:25 PM

I'm running sumi's...nothing wrong with them

mooses · October 27th, 2009, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by Sirl

Not a knock on you, but you will not notice a few lb difference in the weight of the wheels. Get what ever wheels you like.. imho.

Assuming his guess of his current combo weighing 160lbs is correct and nasty's numbers(207lbs) are also correct, that will most definitely be noticeable. 40lbs of extra rotating mass is a lot.

Codeman · October 27th, 2009, 11:58 PM

I am not sure on the weight of my wheels, that is just what i saw someone say. I guess next time i have them off i will weight them. Well did anyone else put rims and tires similar to these on and did you notice a big difference. I mean I understand a tiny bit of difference.

itschristorres8 · October 28th, 2009, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by Sirl

Not a knock on you, but you will not notice a few lb difference in the weight of the wheels. Get what ever wheels you like.. imho.

your insane if you think so...i noticed a difference between a wheel that weigh'd 8-10lbs more then stock...a noticable difference. and i never noticed crap

Originally Posted by Codeman

ok well i just want a fairly cheap tire, i dont do much drag racing at a track. And where do you get those at? and are they lighter.

Summit Racing - High Performance Car and Truck Parts l 800-230-3030 or JEGS Performance Auto Parts - Accel Billet Specialties Edelbrock MSD Moroso Mr Gasket has them. great wheel and IMO looks sick

04stang123456789 · October 28th, 2009, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

Idk people trash sumitomo...for all these low power cars if you have posi its perfectly fine. especially price wise over nitto's pft.
My sumitomos lasted through way more burnouts and driving then my nittos. my sumitomos about 1 1/2 years the nittos barely hit a year. and the second time around they only lasted 9-10months
plus once you make some decent power and torque nittos suck balls next to a Mickey ET Street. just mickeys are the worth with tire life....expect about 2-3months

I had the all season sumitomos and they only lasted me 9-10 months. I never really did burnouts, maybe just a couple, and they were gone fast. I have a friend who said the same thing about his all seasons... Maybe its just the all season tires that are not the best? I never tried their drag radials because I have to drive in the winter, so I will take your word for it

Wataru · October 28th, 2009, 11:40 AM

If youre worried about weight, I assume youre a street or drag racer. A good way to lighten up is to pull out the back seat and do the delete panel from AmericanMuscle.com. That's -90lbs!

Codeman · October 28th, 2009, 04:42 PM

Ok, I am more so a street racer than a drag racer, tho I do occasionaly go to the track.

your insane if you think so...i noticed a difference between a wheel that weigh'd 8-10lbs more then stock...a noticable difference. and i never noticed crap

I do not understand what you mean. Do you mean you felt a difference in weight, but did not notice a difference in performance? Please clarify

If youre worried about weight, I assume youre a street or drag racer. A good way to lighten up is to pull out the back seat and do the delete panel from AmericanMuscle.com. That's -90

I was actually hoping to do that but I am undecided.

October 27th, 2009, 03:30 PM	#1
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,807 iTrader: 1 reviews	Weight Ok so I have been looking at some posts about rim weight. I have an 02 with the stock 16 inch rims and they weight about 40lbs is what i think i saw with tires. I am looking to get the bullit 17X8 with sumitomo tires for the front, and 17X10.5 with sumitomo 315s out back, how much weight would the front and the rear weight? i do not want to add a bunch of weight to slow my car down __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, FRPP C Springs, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors Great Automotive How To's http://tooldesk.com/blog/

October 27th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#3
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,807 iTrader: 1 reviews	well that is really the only brand that am has on their site. what is wrong with them? __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, FRPP C Springs, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors Great Automotive How To's http://tooldesk.com/blog/

October 27th, 2009, 05:45 PM	#8
Serlin June 2010 ROTM 2000 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,440 iTrader: 2 reviews	Not a knock on you, but you will not notice a few lb difference in the weight of the wheels. Get what ever wheels you like.. imho. __________________ HPDE Instructor PCA, HOD, Track Guys, ERME www.RaceCarTowHooks.com My Track Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Msirlin My Garage page: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-17090/

October 27th, 2009, 05:51 PM	#9
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,807 iTrader: 1 reviews	well i guess i fig they would obviously be heavier, but i was wondering how much. Would i feel a difference? __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, FRPP C Springs, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors Great Automotive How To's http://tooldesk.com/blog/

October 27th, 2009, 06:52 PM	#10
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,859 iTrader: 2 reviews	Weld Racing prostars ftw __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

October 27th, 2009, 03:34 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	Not sure about the weight difference, but I would choose a different brand of tire.

October 27th, 2009, 03:50 PM	#4
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	they have these as well.. Nitto Ford Mustang Tires at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Mounting and Balancing! There is a reason the price jumps about $100 or so. lol I couldn't hook using those tires.

October 27th, 2009, 05:29 PM	#7
04stang123456789 Regular 2004 V6 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 352 iTrader: 0 reviews	do not use sumitomo... they suck

October 27th, 2009, 09:14 PM	#12
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,859 iTrader: 2 reviews	Idk people trash sumitomo...for all these low power cars if you have posi its perfectly fine. especially price wise over nitto's pft. My sumitomos lasted through way more burnouts and driving then my nittos. my sumitomos about 1 1/2 years the nittos barely hit a year. and the second time around they only lasted 9-10months plus once you make some decent power and torque nittos suck balls next to a Mickey ET Street. just mickeys are the worth with tire life....expect about 2-3months __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

October 27th, 2009, 11:58 PM	#16
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,807 iTrader: 1 reviews	I am not sure on the weight of my wheels, that is just what i saw someone say. I guess next time i have them off i will weight them. Well did anyone else put rims and tires similar to these on and did you notice a big difference. I mean I understand a tiny bit of difference. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, FRPP C Springs, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors Great Automotive How To's http://tooldesk.com/blog/

October 28th, 2009, 11:40 AM	#19
Wataru Enthusiast 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Casselberry, FL Posts: 566 iTrader: 0 reviews	If youre worried about weight, I assume youre a street or drag racer. A good way to lighten up is to pull out the back seat and do the delete panel from AmericanMuscle.com. That's -90lbs! __________________ Spectre CAI - Bullit 17x9s - Flowmaster divorced duals - VAP Intake Spacer Soon: ASP, Tokico Shocks/Struts, SCT X3 Tuner

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