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Oct 16, 2003 | 11:00 AM

1992B4C

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AFS wheel question

Do the AFS ZR1 wheels weigh the same as the factory wheels (17x9.5) ??

Oct 16, 2003 | 11:45 AM

QuikZilver

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Re: AFS wheel question (1992B4C)

Previous posts I have read on this is that the AFS wheel weigh more than the factory wheels. How much more, I don't remember. AFS does have nice quality wheels. I have the Z06 rims on my 93. See sig.
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Oct 16, 2003 | 12:51 PM

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Re: AFS wheel question (1992B4C)

I went from 17 x 8.5 and 17 x 9.5 to 17 x 9.5 and 17 x 11. Now granted the rims themselves are bigger so they should weigh more, but if I compare the similar sized rims.

The stock 9.5 sawblade with a Michelin Pilot XGT Z4 in the 285/40ZR17 size weighed in at 47 lbs, while the AFS black 5 spoke in the 9.5 with a Dunlop SP8000 in the 275/40ZR17 weighed 51 lbs.

Overall I gained 5 lbs per wheel in the switch for a total of 20 lbs which to me is unacceptable. Performance has suffered greatly. I'm on the hunt for a lighter wheel/tire combo so I can get my performance back.

Oct 17, 2003 | 03:01 AM

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Re: AFS wheel question (Whitvette)

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I have the same wheels...just image his white car being green. :D

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Oct 17, 2003 | 03:12 AM

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Re: AFS wheel question (Mr Mojo)

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Overall I gained 5 lbs per wheel in the switch for a total of 20 lbs which to me is unacceptable. Performance has suffered greatly. I'm on the hunt for a lighter wheel/tire combo so I can get my performance back.

Yeah, the increase in sprung weight is a little too much and since you got a smaller thread tire its even worst. Good luck on the next set :thumbs:

Oct 17, 2003 | 09:58 AM

loiq

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Re: AFS wheel question (Darkness)

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Overall I gained 5 lbs per wheel in the switch for a total of 20 lbs which to me is unacceptable. Performance has suffered greatly. I'm on the hunt for a lighter wheel/tire combo so I can get my performance back.

Hey Mojo - wouldn't a stroker overcome this? :yesnod: :thumbs: :lol:

I just got some AFS wheels - I'm a little disappointed to hear you can tell the diference in performance. I still think it will be an improvement over my 16-inch rims, though. And for $455 on Ebay, who am I to complain?

Oct 17, 2003 | 10:34 AM

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Re: AFS wheel question (loiq)

I run the AFS, never noticed any perforance loss from them. Unless you are a die hard track junky like Frank you will never notice a difference because of the few extra pounds.