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Originally Posted by jamesqf
[L]arge rims & thin tires. Which weighs more? That is, if you keep the same tire diameter, can you save weight/inertia by going to a larger, lightweight wheel?
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The general consensus, in the Honda community, is metal is more important than rubber, e.g. metal weighs more than rubber - but I think it all depends on the tire!
A pound of lead and a pound of feathers weigh the same, you know?
Using my ride as an example:
- 185/65-14
- 195/55-15
- 195/50-16
- 205/40-17
...are basically the same diameter.
There is no question that larger diameter rims weigh more, even in best-case scenarios!
Enkei ES-Tarmac:
- 14x6 (8.7 lbs)
- 15x6.5 (10.7)
- 16x7 (13.7)
- 17x7.5 (14.8)
I would *guess* that less sidewall means less weight, but...
I don't *think* that would offset the additional weight/inertia of the heavier rim.
Once again, it all depends on the tire, but...
It's counterintuitive to *believe* larger tires weigh less than smaller ones...
