the Interceptor
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I suppose I'm telling you nothing new when I say that cars have become too heavy nowadays. That doesn't only increase fuel consumption, but also diminish performance. That said, I'm currently giving my good old BMW (E36 323i) a diet. Several parts already had to go, and I have not only gained a higher MPG figure, the car also has become more agile. Currently, I'm looking into reducing unsprung weight, thus rims and tires. I was driving 225/40 r18 wheels on 8x18 rims last summer, but those didn't go well with comfort as well as fuel consumption. This time, I want to do better.
I am currently searching for lightweight rims and tires. The problem in Germany is that the TÜV (technical inspection agency) is pretty anal about legal parts, so I can't just slap anything on the car and go. Therefore, a lot of superlight racing rims are an absolute no no. At the moment, I'm thinking about the ...
OZ Ultraleggera 8x17
or the ATS DTC Superlight 7,5x17
They are about equal in weight (16 lbs), so the decision is based on looks and price. However, I'm still looking for the appropriate tire to go with these rims. I'm currently looking into using 215/45 r17 tires of some known brand. It's not easy to find reliable sources for tire weights though, especially if you're looking for a specific tire size. I'm looking for summer tires. They may be sports tires, but shouldn't be too hardcore (= still have functionality in the wet). The price is no object at the moment.
So I'm turning to you guys. Does anyone of you know a website that has a database of tire weights? Do you know a specific tire that's very light? Have you faced the same problem and found the answer? Do you know a better rim / tire / size I should use?
Any help is appreciated! 👍
Regards
the Interceptor
I am currently searching for lightweight rims and tires. The problem in Germany is that the TÜV (technical inspection agency) is pretty anal about legal parts, so I can't just slap anything on the car and go. Therefore, a lot of superlight racing rims are an absolute no no. At the moment, I'm thinking about the ...
OZ Ultraleggera 8x17

or the ATS DTC Superlight 7,5x17

They are about equal in weight (16 lbs), so the decision is based on looks and price. However, I'm still looking for the appropriate tire to go with these rims. I'm currently looking into using 215/45 r17 tires of some known brand. It's not easy to find reliable sources for tire weights though, especially if you're looking for a specific tire size. I'm looking for summer tires. They may be sports tires, but shouldn't be too hardcore (= still have functionality in the wet). The price is no object at the moment.
So I'm turning to you guys. Does anyone of you know a website that has a database of tire weights? Do you know a specific tire that's very light? Have you faced the same problem and found the answer? Do you know a better rim / tire / size I should use?
Any help is appreciated! 👍
Regards
the Interceptor