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Old 11-16-2007, 11:46 AM
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i like to know which are the lightest wheels in the 15 or 16 inches bye 115 mm stock and if there any stock wheels that 7 inches wide
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Steelies or crosslaces. Bill Wren is using steelies for drag.
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I weighed my stock 95 16" crosslaces at 17.4 lbs.

Remember the tire is a big part of the wheel weight. And since it'* further from the center, it matters more. Tire-rack has tire weights listed.
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weighed my stock 95 16" crosslaces at 17.4 lbs.
does anyone have a pict of those whells
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Those are the same wheels on both of my cars. They come in Silver and Gold.

I agree that steel may be the best route to go, or pop for some good centerline wheels if they have the right offset.

I've seen the crosslaces weighed anywhere between 16 and 21 pounds. Depending on who weighed them and what brand of bathroom scale.
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Originally Posted by firebuick
weighed my stock 95 16" crosslaces at 17.4 lbs.
does anyone have a pict of those whells
my wheels,Don
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'98-'03 Grand Prix 16" thin 5-spoke, '97+ Montana 15" 5-spoke... IIRC both weigh lighter then bonne crosslace
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I have some pics of my crosslaces they weigh just under 17LBS. each.
This is what they used to look like...
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This is what they look like now after painting(Gunmetal Grey)
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i think the montana wheels look ok and they are 15 inches most drag radial are in the 15 inches so i will be looking for 2 of those this winter if not i will go whit the steel one
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Don.. Centerlines.

I pick up and put my slicks on the car with one hand and it'* easy. The slicks are a large diameter and are the lightest with the rims that I've seen on the club.

Ask anyone that has stopped in and lifted one. They are impressive. I'm pretty sure there'* a set of slicks for sale w/rims on 3800pro.

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