Would someone please tell me the weight of 1 Shelby GT500 KR (Alcoa forged) 18" x 9.5" wheel ?
Thank You !
Thank You !
Wheel weight ?
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Probably somewhere around 30 or 32 pounds each. I know the '11+ 19x9.5 non-SVTPP wheels are 35 pounds each. Are you looking to get a set? I'd say skip them and get something lighter. You won't be sorry. I put lighter wheels on mine and it feels like the car is at least 300 pounds lighter. The actual weight lost is about 58 pounds of rotating mass.
Goodness Gracious, I didn't think that they would be that heavy ! I assumed since they were "forged" that they would be light. Can you recommend a light wheel for my 07 ? (it can even be an 18" diameter as long as it clears the rotors/calipers)
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I have a set of el cheapos on mine from Advanti Racing called the HY Hybris. Not much too look at in pictures, but they look pretty good in person on the car. I just hate their logo on the center cap. If you like that design (which is pretty popular these days) but want a "brand" name, HRE sells a similar wheel that is manufactured using the same process, low pressure cast then flow formed. Do some research on the process. They're lighter than most forged wheels and stronger than a typical cast wheel.
I went for a staggered set of wheels and actually inadvertently avoided a problem. The 19x9.5 wheel is concave and won't clear the front brakes [without a spacer.] I have those on the back and 19x8.5 in the front that just barely clear the calipers. The #1 thing that sold me on them was their weight. I'm a twisties kind of guy and like attacking the mountain roads. The wheels have held up perfectly fine so far. No cracking or warping.
I would say start at Tire Rack since that's about the only place that actually lists wheel weight. You can do a search by weight range. You'll notice that most lightweight wheels cost a small fortune, especially if they're forged.
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The wheels are gravity cast, not low pressure cast. Still flow formed, though.
I went for a staggered set of wheels and actually inadvertently avoided a problem. The 19x9.5 wheel is concave and won't clear the front brakes [without a spacer.] I have those on the back and 19x8.5 in the front that just barely clear the calipers. The #1 thing that sold me on them was their weight. I'm a twisties kind of guy and like attacking the mountain roads. The wheels have held up perfectly fine so far. No cracking or warping.
I would say start at Tire Rack since that's about the only place that actually lists wheel weight. You can do a search by weight range. You'll notice that most lightweight wheels cost a small fortune, especially if they're forged.
edit:
The wheels are gravity cast, not low pressure cast. Still flow formed, though.
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