How much do wheels weigh?

Thanks for the compliment on my car.

I like the Cragars and I am considering LBP Cragars but the chrome doesn't seem to hold up too good here in Michigan so I am leaning towards polished aluminum wheels.

Keeping up with my research, the Torq thrust wheels seem to weigh about the same as Cragars.

I like the thought of lighter wheels, I have a newer Mini Cooper S and it seems to just drive and handle better when I have my Summer performance wheels and tires on the car verses the heavy factory wheels and tires.

Thanks again for all your comments.

Paul

I have to say, while I understand the big bolt pattern upgrade, you're gonna have a hard time making that car "look" better then it does right now. :thumbrig:

I agree finding draglites used would be the easiest now days, especially the 15x8's. The 6" fronts would be the most difficult. If you do go that way, just make sure whatever you find has a "offset" that works for you.

As far as wheels in general, while I can't give you exact weights on most, my rule of thumb has always been to stay with a "spun or forged" wheel for weight savings. 30/40% less then steel wouldn't be out of the question. Obviously steel wheels are normally the heaviest, but many "cast" aluminum units (slots / Am. Torque Thrusts, etc.) in most cases, are only slightly lighter then steel for a given size. And I'd put the SS Cragar in that same ballpark.

Not applicable here, but I always considered weight in my tire selections also. But that was a little easier in the 70's/80's. :)