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Si Death
12-21-2003, 11:51 AM
I really love the looks of the velox vx8 but i just hate it how its so heavy. I found these vx8's on ebay and was wondering if the weight they mentioned was true. 18.5 pounds is what they said. Here is the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43957&item=2448978756

if these really are 18.5 pounds, id definitely give these a good look over for my future rims
Brettnyt
12-21-2003, 11:59 AM
yeah, they are VERY heavy... I had no idea either until I checked out some numbers... And that is understandable because of the bulk of the lip.... The 18"s are like 22 lbs :confused:
Si Death
12-21-2003, 05:29 PM
so are these ones on ebay the lighter version or what??????
chet
12-21-2003, 05:35 PM
Originally posted by Si Death
so are these ones on ebay the lighter version or what??????

They're just a bit smaller, so you save a little weight.
Si Death
12-21-2003, 05:43 PM
ahhh, would these slow me down considerably compared to stock rims and tires????
chet
12-21-2003, 05:48 PM
Originally posted by Si Death
ahhh, would these slow me down considerably compared to stock rims and tires????


Firstly, any upgrade in tires would be beneficial!! Those Michelins truly suck. And these wheels are definitely lighter than stock. I know there's a thread somewhere with the stock wheel weight. I think they're around 23lbs. ?? They look good and Velox are high quality, good purchase.
Si Death
12-21-2003, 05:56 PM
ahhh thanks chet for helping me out man, really appreciate it.
chet
12-21-2003, 05:58 PM
Originally posted by Si Death
ahhh thanks chet for helping me out man, really appreciate it.

No Prob. . .BTW I noticed your photochop wheel choice, those are nice too, is the weight similar? Both are good looking wheels though.
Brettnyt
12-21-2003, 06:00 PM
wait, so some 18.6 lb 18"s will do about as well on my car as the stockies? if not better?
HondaMan
12-21-2003, 06:01 PM
They are heavy...approx. 22lbs. I have some for sale + Michelin Pilot Sports (much better than the crap stock Michelins)...see my sig below for the link to them.
chet
12-21-2003, 06:10 PM
Originally posted by Brettnyt
wait, so some 18.6 lb 18"s will do about as well on my car as the stockies? if not better?

I discussed this topic with my buddy (MEchanic and drag racer). From what I could gather, as long as the new wheel/tire combo's HEIGHT does not exceed the stock height (and weight), which would add centrifugal--rotational mass, then you're good.
Si Death
12-21-2003, 06:25 PM
ahhh thanks chet for helping me out man, really appreciate it.
Brettnyt
12-21-2003, 06:42 PM
Originally posted by chet
I discussed this topic with my buddy (MEchanic and drag racer). From what I could gather, as long as the new wheel/tire combo's HEIGHT does not exceed the stock height (and weight), which would add centrifugal--rotational mass, then you're good.

Thanks a lot man... so mine will slow it down a bit... 18"s with 40 series tires...

EDIT: Woah... never mind... they will be just about perfect... wont they?