[Z06] unsprung weight...
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unsprung weight...
Hello guys, I am in the market for some wheels and was looking at a few options. I am curious on the weight differences between the stock C5Z wheels, CCW SP500's 18/19 combo, iForged Aero 18/19 combo, and Motorsport replicas 18/19 combo.
I am more concerned about weight savings via unsprung weight bc it makes a HUGE difference than I am price (to an extent). But that being said these are pretty much the only three im considering.
Thanks again,
Josh
I am more concerned about weight savings via unsprung weight bc it makes a HUGE difference than I am price (to an extent). But that being said these are pretty much the only three im considering.
Thanks again,
Josh
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I do not have the factory weights of the C5 Z06 wheels but you are going to be hard pressed to get a lighter wheel when going larger in not only diameter but also width as well.
The 2001 Z06 wheels are suppose to be one of the lighter sets over the other OE wheels.
Plated wheels, especially chrome are going to be the heaviest.
The 2001 Z06 wheels are suppose to be one of the lighter sets over the other OE wheels.
Plated wheels, especially chrome are going to be the heaviest.
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The factory wheels are 19.2 lbs for the fronts, 21 lbs. for the rear. You can expect any aftermarket wheel to weigh at least a few pounds more for each wheel. The Fully Polished CCW SP500 19"x11" rears in C5 fitment are 23.9 pounds a piece quoted on their website. The iForged Aero 19"x11" rears in C5 fitment are 27 lbs. from what I found. You can expect the motorsport replicas to probably be around the same weight as the iForged, and may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.
The factory wheels are 19.2 lbs for the fronts, 21 lbs. for the rear. You can expect any aftermarket wheel to weigh at least a few pounds more for each wheel. The Fully Polished CCW SP500 19"x11" rears in C5 fitment are 23.9 pounds a piece quoted on their website. The iForged Aero 19"x11" rears in C5 fitment are 27 lbs. from what I found. You can expect the motorsport replicas to probably be around the same weight as the iForged, and may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.
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