Lightweigth OEM wheel list
 

I have searched now for OEM lightweight wheels for many years and found some jewels. I try to keep this list updated up to time to time so first post should have valid list of light wheels.

VW Lupo 3l 4½ J x 14, ET38 = 4.4-4.5 kg = 9,7-9,92 lbs
Citroen C5 "steel" 6.5x15" 4x108 ET 18 Weigth 4.7 Kg = 10.36 lbs
VW Lupo 5 J x 14, ET38 = 4.8 kg= 10,582 lbs
MB SLK type R170 5x112 ET37 7 J x 15 = 5,2 kg = 11,46 lbs
Renault Laguna "steel" 5x108 ET50 = 5.5 kg = 12.12 lbs
BMW E39 "steel" 5x120 7JX15 ET:20 = 5.7 kg = 12.56 lbs
Audi A6 C5 also A4 B5 5x112 ET45 6 J x 15 = 5.8 kg = 12,79 lbs
Audi A3 5x112 ET38 6 J x 15 = 6.0kg =13,22 lbs
BMW 3 series type 3B, 3/B ET47 7 J x 15 = 6 kg = 13,22 lbs
Renault 5x108 "Steel" 7x16 ET 50 =6.1 kg = 13.45 lbs
Audi A8 D2 5x112 ET42 7 J x 16 =6,1 kg = 13.45 lbs
MB CLK type 208 5x112 ET37 7 J x 16 = 6,1 kg = 13,45 lbs
MB C-Class type 204 5x112 ET39 6 J x 16 = 6.8 kg = 15.00 lbs
MB E-Class type 211 5x112 ET33 7 J x 16 =6.8 kg = 15.00 lbs
Audi A4 B6 ET39 7 J x 15 = 6,82 kg = 15,03 lbs
MB SLK type R171 5x112 ET34 7 J x 16 = 6,9 kg = 15,21 lbs
Volvo Acrux 5x108 6J x 15 ET46 7.0kg/15.5 lb
MB C-Class type 204 5x112 ET43 7 J x 16 = 7.3 kg =16,09 lbs
MB E-Class type 211 5x112 ET42 7½ J x 16, = 7.4 kg = 16,31 lbs
MB E-Class type 212 5x112 ET38 7 J x 16 = 7,4 kg = 16,31 lbs
Audi A6 5x112 C5 ET45 7 J x 16 =7,5 kg = 16,53 lbs
Volvo Cordelia 5x108 6.5Jx16 ET52.5 7.5kg/16.5lbs

"steel" means its aluminium wheel that is pressed from sheets and looks like normal steel wheel. Conserning those aluminium steel wheel when buying from the internet safest way to be sure its aluminium is to try with magnet. Usually the wheels center piece is about >5mm thick

More wheels and pictures:
OTTO FUCHS KG: Car

I will try to write those fuchs wheel list to here but today I dont have the time for it. In short Fuchs wheels are one the best wheels you can buy if you are searhcing for light and reliable wheels.

More citroen and renault stock "steel" wheel will follow later when I have weighted the rims...

Reason why I would like to make also this kind of list is that these are usually very cheap to buy as there are many of them produced. You could get the Citroen C5 wheel for 30 € a set and thats a bargain.

If you have deep pockets or want more looks you can check this list:
WheelWeights.net - Database of Wheel Weights

I will try to make similar exel on these OEM wheels...

Too bad pressed-aluminium wheels are not so common.

Not exceptionally light, but not too bad :

Volvo Acrux 5x108 6J x 15 ET46 7.0kg/15.5 lbs
Volvo Cordelia 5x108 6.5Jx16 ET52.5 7.5kg/16.5lbs

Mazda Miata wheels are relatively easy to find here in the US :)
Unlike most you list there :)

Table of Wheel Weights

I used the 5.2kg/11.5lbs ones myself. Paid like $150 for a set of four.

First gen (2000-2006) Honda Insight 5.5x14, weight ~10.5 lbs.

Don't forget center bore sizes. They make a difference in fit and affordability.

Civic VX. I'm trying to remember what mine were when I weighed them but I think it was 11 pounds.

The VX wheel is generally listed at 9.7lbs and the 1996-2000 HX wheel at about 11lbs.

Here's my list from my car's garage page... there are links to further info on the page itself, under planned mods...

Possible wheel swaps for gearing/weight advantages:
13" Civic VX 8 spoke (higher RPMs but only 9.7 lbs.)
14" Civic HX 8 spoke (approx 11 lbs)
15" Mini Cooper R81 Imola 7-hole (12.1 lbs)
15" Mini Cooper R86 star-spoke (15 lbs)
15" Mini Cooper R96 7-spoke (13.8 lbs)
15" Enkei Classic J-speed (14.1 lbs)
15" Enkei RP-F1 (9.5 lb)*
15" Kosei K4R (10.7 lb)*
15" Konig Helium (11.2 lb) 40mm offset, hub bore 73.1mm*
15" Acura Integra GSR (94-95, 16lbs)
Other size specs to double-check for any possible swap: Offset 35-45; bolt pattern 4X100; lug size 12mmX1.5; hub center bore 56.1mm minimum (larger needs spacer rings). For more info see 1, 2, and 3 (for general wheel size data across models).

thank for the list, do you think VW jetta mkiv wheels could be there lights ones?

Volkswagen Golf Standard Wheel Sizes: Offset, PCD, Centre Bore for Golf MK1, MK2, MK3, MK4, MK5 and MK6. | Which Wheels stock wheel optional, offset pcd hubs data etc

hub 57.1 mm
16x6.5 in 5x100 ET42 (steel from 00' New Beetle weights 9.0 kgs = 19.8 lbs)
15x6 in 5x100 ET38 (it seems there are some O.E.M. VW 15 in AVUS alloys with 7.5 kg or 16.5 lbs) but what about steel ones and other vag group 15 in alloys?

my 16in alloywheel with dunlop sport 205/55/16 new spare tire weight 18.8 kgs = 41.4 lbs

16x6.5 5x100 ET42 Skoda Alloy wheels weight 9.6 kg = 21.2 lbs
tire Dunlop SP Sport 2000E 205/55/16 9.2 kg = 20.3 lbs

I have michelin energy tires (B rr A wet grp) but i don't know the weight of them yet.

i will soon dissamble the alloy wheel so I can compare in same conditions.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...0&autoModClar=
from 13.6 lbs to 24 lbs aftermarket alloy wheels

and if you do same search american michelin energy tire weights 9.5 kgs or 21 lbs


some questions about A3 "steel" rims:

i did some search in vag parts catalog and there are a serieal number with A in audi a3 5x112 steel wheels and in 2004 octavia there are with A and with ending K.
but i think in spain there were no pq35 platform with 15 in steel wheels sol.
i have to buy them from the dealer with correct serial number or do you think with winter tyres there will be cheaps in somewhere?

Toyota Hybrid wheels not good enough to make the list?

it seems that in 5x100 there is an alloy option weighting 5.8 to 6.4 kgs from an audi a3, not my measure.
at first sight aerodynamics would be better than VW avus oem, i'm sorry not uploading pictures.

better ride but i thing that not very much room to great fuel saving or performance from 205/55/16 actual setup to best 195/65/15 setup. Main differences will be:
+0.4% taller gearing?
-8% rolling resistance?
-25% wheel +tyre weight?
+ a little better aerodynamics?
will all this make any difference to the following setup?

I'm planing reducing 0.6 kgs per wheel and moon caps (doomed hubcaps) instead of 7 big holes beatiful alloy wheels.
i'll test smoth hubcaps again for better assessing the aerodynamic change.
to sum up:
going from 16in 9.6 kg alloys to 16 in 9 kg steel rims but with moon discs?
improved aerodynamics plus aprox. -3.5% wheel+tyre weight saving per wheel?

My new mini wheels are also very cool and ligth. Bolt pattern is 5x112https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...06&oe=57F20C59

Nice !

Out of curiosity, why only OEM wheels? OEM wheels are not always easy to find, and sometimes not even the cheapest option.

That said, some of those are quite impressive. For example the lightest cast 15x7 wheels out there are probably 11 pound Kosei or Enkei, while some of these OEMs are close.

Of course you can use what you find cheap but in most cases the oems are cheaper. Because not all sellers know that they are expensive and good quality wheels. This Mini wheels weigth 4.9kg (10,8 pounds) per piece 5 1/2"x15 ET 46 5x112. Those mini wheels are the most aerodynamic I have ever seen. Those poles are also very thin so they dont make so much turbulence to inside wheel with the flat discs in place. That set cost 400€ with "new" tires that have 7mm thread depth left.
Fuchsfelge: 36658/36455

That's pretty light. Very few "cheap" aftermarket wheels are that light in that size (only one or two ROTA 15" wheels are in that range) and to get something lighter, you're looking at expensive forged racing wheels.

14" Enkei RP-F1 (8.4 lbs)*
14" Kosei K1-TS (9.3 lbs)*
:cool:

Are they still available?

EDIT: here is a page with them for sale but with claim that they are 12lbs:
http://www.ultrarev.com/Enkei-379470...iorityCampaign

Just found this one:
Wheel Weights Specs Guide

My HX wheels need to be refinished. Wondering how much weight powdercoating or clear coat adds …

Its actually 6x15", but yes, these are amazingly light and cheap to obtain. :D

http://i.imgur.com/PLEdaJi.jpg

Too bad you don't see Citroens in the US. I'd totally get some of those. Also they aren't flashy, so no reason not to put on moon discs.

All I did was google, but I found a site that claims coating a set of 15" wheels should require 2 lbs powder. More than I thought. That is 4 or 8 added pounds rotational mass.

Searching for light wheels for my 99' Aurora.
 

Does anyone have links to find the lightest 7J 16" et40 wheels? Or any wheel size sufficiently compatible.

"Audi A8 D2 5x112 ET42 7 J x 16" are pretty light in the list, and maybe compatible... My car has 5x115 bolts.
But I can't find any for sale even if they are compatible.

They aren't 16" and I don't have numbers, but I was shocked by how light the wheels on my volt are. They are 7x17, 5x115, 38mm offset

I don't know how light weight they are, but the Canadian GE (2009-2013) Fit LX model had these wheels in the 15" size: http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...sc00811lwh.jpg which look very similar to the 14" wheels on the 1st generation hoda insight. Unfortunately they weren't available in the US. :( Aluminum, with the benefit of the very flat face for aerodynamics... perhaps we can come up with another list for highly aerodynamic wheels...

Under 12lbs for my stock '97 wheels? I'll have to weigh my wheel covers, but if that's true, I just got a lot less interested in other options...

The two that always stand out to me are you afore mentioned Civic VX wheels and the RX7 FD wheels.

In case someone search for these wheels, here are original part numbers:

• 5401.H6
• 5401.L7

AFAIK, the difference is lug nut shape (flat and sphere) and L7 should be the lightest.

They are still on sale and pretty cheap.