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Old 02-03-2008, 01:15 PM
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Default Which stock wheel is lightest weight??

Does anyone know the weight of each of these rims without tires, or which one weighs the least?

stock Magnesium wheels:
stock C5 Z06 wheels:
stock C6 wheels:
stock C6 Z06 wheels:

Or does anyone know where I can find out? I am only interested in stock wheels as a replacement for the wagon wheels. Thanks fellas...
Old 02-03-2008, 01:27 PM
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Pretty sure sotck magnesium, check the weight and measures sticky at the top of the page
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Default Ok, so its the Magnesium

So after doing research, these are the lightest tires I could find as a set. Anyone used these? If so what are your thoughts?

Continental ContiExtremeContact Specs
245/45WR17 24 lbs
275/40WR18 25 lbs
UTQG: 400 AA A
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The Contis used as OEM on Dodges are hated by all.
just my $.02

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Those extreme contact is good tire. I have used contact sport 2 and they are good tires for the price and those extreme's are better tires.
But don't trust on the weight is listed by tirerack

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C5 Z06 20.5 lbs frt and 22 rear and C6Z 22 frt and 26 rear. Don't know the stock magnesium weight but I expect they are heavier than the C5Z wheels which are featherweights compared to most.
The Z wheels are wider than the standard Vette wheels so you can put bigger rubber on, esp the huge C6 Z rims. Light weight is nice but the more rubber you have the better you stick right.
The stock C6 wheels are extremely expensive where the C5Z wheels are plentiful used.
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No question, magnesium.
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No question, magnesium.
Hands down the lightest
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Magnesium's Ask me how I know.

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Magnesium's Ask me how I know.

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From the sticky

19.2 lbs, front; 21.4 lbs, rear - 97-99 OEM wagon - Src
22 lbs, front; 29 lbs, rear - 97-99 OEM wagon - Src
17 lbs, front; 19.5 lbs rear - 97-00 OEM magnesium - Src
17.5 lbs, front; 19.5 lbs, rear - 97-00 OEM magnesium - Src
18.08 lbs, front; 20.06 rear - 00 OEM standard, thin spoke, high polish - Src
17 lbs, front; 20 lbs, rear - 00 OEM standard, thin spoke, painted, no sensors or centercaps - Src
16 lbs, front; 20 lbs, rear - 01 OEM standard high polish - Src
19.6 lbs, front; 21.4 lbs, rear - 01 Z06 forged - Src
19.2 lbs, front; 21 lbs, rear - 02-04 Z06 cast/spun - Src, Src
24 lbs, 18x10.5 - 00+ repro high polish - Src
28 lbs, front; 32 lbs, rear - Z06 chrome repro - Src
23 lbs, front; 26 lbs, rear - Z06 chrome repro - Src
23.5 lbs, front; 24.5 lbs, rear - Z06 Motorsports, polished - Src
20 lbs, 17x8.5, 58mm offset, front; 23 lbs, 18x9.5, 65mm offset, rear - PWO - Src
22 lbs, 18x10.5, 58mm offset, front - HRE 545 w/clear center - Src
27 lbs, 18x12, 74mm offset, rear - HRE 545 w/clear center - Src
24/25 lbs - Z07 wheel weight, front - Src
28 lbs - Z07 wheel weight, rear - Src

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