Wheel weights, whats considered heavy? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Smokin72on20s · 09-10-2004, 09:38 PM

how much does a wheel have to weigh before you consider it a "heavy" wheel? and what is consider a "light weight" wheel? i am talking in lbs.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-10-2004, 10:03 PM

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LUV2XCLR8 · 09-10-2004, 10:04 PM

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Robert1970C20rstbukt · 09-10-2004, 10:46 PM

He's just asking what size of wheel weights are considered to be heavy. I'm not really sure but there's two huge ones on my spare tire. It's a 16" split rim with a 7.5/16LT tire. I'll check 'em out tomorrow and post 'em.

71swb4x4 · 09-10-2004, 10:58 PM

I think he is talking about the actual wheel. I thought wheel weights as well but when I read it again I think it is the weight of the wheel itself.

Smokin72on20s · 09-11-2004, 03:59 AM

yes the weight of the wheel itself

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-11-2004, 04:48 AM

I SEARCHED AS MANY WHEEL SITES AS I COULD, HERE IS THE DATA I FOUND.

http://www.eaglewheels.com/ - CHOOSE RWD, PICK STYLE, GIVES SPECS

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/wheels.html - SPECS ARE ON PAGE

1971LT1SWBPOSI373 · 09-11-2004, 06:14 AM

FOR ME, anything more than 2 oz is too much. If you have a "Good" tire then it shouldn't take a whole lot of weight to balance it. I've seen a few rim problems that will also amplify an out of balance condition, or not getting the rim seated properly on the balancing equipment. I had 4 tires put on my truck about a year ago and one of them had a bunch of weight on it. The tire didn't feel right. They rebalanced the tire several times, and no matter what they did, or where they put the wheel it shook the truck badly. After returning to the dealer for about the 6th time I made them remove the tire and give me a new one. No problems since!

Zeke · 09-11-2004, 07:38 AM

I would say if the rim weights as much or more than a stock rim (same size) it is a heavy wheel. My brother in law bought some good looking alum rims for his honda that weigh almost as much as my steel rims on my truck. He now has lots of handling problems but they look good. It takes more force to move a heavy wheel but also takes more force to stop it. In a light vehicle you can really tell the difference.

Smokin72on20s · 09-11-2004, 02:28 PM

ok so say we are talking about a 67-72 chevy 2wd truck. would 39lbs per wheel be considered heavy?

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-11-2004, 02:33 PM

WHEEL AND TIRE / OR JUST WHEEL

1972ChevyGuy · 09-11-2004, 04:25 PM

My draglites on the mustang weigh ~ 8 lbs a peice

Smokin72on20s · 09-11-2004, 09:38 PM

just the wheel, it is a 20" wheel by the way.

Zeke · 09-11-2004, 10:18 PM

Don't have a 20" wheel to compare but I would say it is a heavy wheel. In aluminum wheels casts wheels are usually the heaviest and cheapest followed by machined billet and forged. Looks aside, it seems the more a wheel cost the lighter it is. Machined and forged wheels are stronger so less material is needed making them lighter. I think it would have to be a big weight change to notice as heavy as out trucks are. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

chickenwing · 09-12-2004, 02:10 AM

I don't quite get the question. Why does it matter? I would be more concerned with max load rating than actual wheel weight. Not tryin to be a smart a$$ or anything, but we are not driving autocross vehicles. Wouldn't think unsprung weight would make a differance on a truck.
Rich

09-10-2004, 09:38 PM	#1
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	Wheel weights, whats considered heavy? how much does a wheel have to weigh before you consider it a "heavy" wheel? and what is consider a "light weight" wheel? i am talking in lbs. __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

09-10-2004, 10:03 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	DEPENDS ON MATERIALS DEPEND ON DIAMETER DEPEND ON WITDH DEPENDS ON W/ OR WO TIRES __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-10-2004, 10:04 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	4 UR TRUCK __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-10-2004, 10:46 PM	#4
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	He's just asking what size of wheel weights are considered to be heavy. I'm not really sure but there's two huge ones on my spare tire. It's a 16" split rim with a 7.5/16LT tire. I'll check 'em out tomorrow and post 'em. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

09-10-2004, 10:58 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I think he is talking about the actual wheel. I thought wheel weights as well but when I read it again I think it is the weight of the wheel itself. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-11-2004, 03:59 AM	#6
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	yes the weight of the wheel itself __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

09-11-2004, 04:48 AM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	I SEARCHED AS MANY WHEEL SITES AS I COULD, HERE IS THE DATA I FOUND. http://www.eaglewheels.com/ - CHOOSE RWD, PICK STYLE, GIVES SPECS http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/wheels.html - SPECS ARE ON PAGE __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-11-2004, 06:14 AM	#8
1971LT1SWBPOSI373 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 460	FOR ME, anything more than 2 oz is too much. If you have a "Good" tire then it shouldn't take a whole lot of weight to balance it. I've seen a few rim problems that will also amplify an out of balance condition, or not getting the rim seated properly on the balancing equipment. I had 4 tires put on my truck about a year ago and one of them had a bunch of weight on it. The tire didn't feel right. They rebalanced the tire several times, and no matter what they did, or where they put the wheel it shook the truck badly. After returning to the dealer for about the 6th time I made them remove the tire and give me a new one. No problems since! __________________ 1971 Shortbed 350/350 w/ Posi-traction 3:73's 1996 Chevy Silverado TJ in Springfield, Virginia Likes old Chevy trucks Drinks Miller MGD

09-11-2004, 07:38 AM	#9
Zeke Active Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: L.A. Lower Alabama Posts: 453	I would say if the rim weights as much or more than a stock rim (same size) it is a heavy wheel. My brother in law bought some good looking alum rims for his honda that weigh almost as much as my steel rims on my truck. He now has lots of handling problems but they look good. It takes more force to move a heavy wheel but also takes more force to stop it. In a light vehicle you can really tell the difference. __________________ 1969 C10 350 3spd 1995 GMC 3500 XC 350 dually When Thomas Edison worked late into the night on the electric light, he had to do it by gas lamp or candle. I'm sure it made the work seem that much more urgent. George Carlin

09-11-2004, 02:28 PM	#10
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	ok so say we are talking about a 67-72 chevy 2wd truck. would 39lbs per wheel be considered heavy? __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

09-11-2004, 02:33 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	WHEEL AND TIRE / OR JUST WHEEL __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-11-2004, 04:25 PM	#12
1972ChevyGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 552	My draglites on the mustang weigh ~ 8 lbs a peice

09-11-2004, 09:38 PM	#13
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	just the wheel, it is a 20" wheel by the way. __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

09-11-2004, 10:18 PM	#14
Zeke Active Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: L.A. Lower Alabama Posts: 453	Don't have a 20" wheel to compare but I would say it is a heavy wheel. In aluminum wheels casts wheels are usually the heaviest and cheapest followed by machined billet and forged. Looks aside, it seems the more a wheel cost the lighter it is. Machined and forged wheels are stronger so less material is needed making them lighter. I think it would have to be a big weight change to notice as heavy as out trucks are. Someone correct me if I am wrong. __________________ 1969 C10 350 3spd 1995 GMC 3500 XC 350 dually When Thomas Edison worked late into the night on the electric light, he had to do it by gas lamp or candle. I'm sure it made the work seem that much more urgent. George Carlin

09-12-2004, 02:10 AM	#15
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	I don't quite get the question. Why does it matter? I would be more concerned with max load rating than actual wheel weight. Not tryin to be a smart a$$ or anything, but we are not driving autocross vehicles. Wouldn't think unsprung weight would make a differance on a truck. Rich __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!



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