BlackCatt

Anyone know the weight of this rim? Getting new ones soon and interested in weight comparison.

mkazm83

Not sure what model the wheels are from, but here are two that were available on http://www.wheelweights.net/

Honda Prelude VTEC 93 Cast 15x6.5 22.5lbs
Honda Prelude VTEC/Si 95-96 Cast 15x6.5 17.0lbs

BlackCatt

Thanks, good info in that site. The rims are from a 92 Si.
I dont think either of those two are the exact ones but
it gives me a good idea roughly how much they would weigh.
When i take the tyres off the rims i will be able to check
myself, but dont plan on doing that till i get the new rims.

NirVTEC

Same as 93 VTEC.....~22lb tanks!

BlackCatt

Thanks for clarifying that. They sure are heavy rims.
Another good reason to get some new light ones on the Prelude.

PirateMcFred

Yep, they're super "durable." Some cheap *** 16x7 Rota Slipstreams drops nearly 40 pounds off the unsprung weight.

NirVTEC

Most people can't appreciate what lowering unsprung weight does.....
You can also go from an OEM 205/55/15 to a 225/50/15 and maintain the same tire diameter! Total of 40mm more tire on the ground in the front and back!

BlackCatt

Yeah, i think new lighter rims are a good investment. Bye bye 'super durables'.
They have done a good job for the last 17 years but its taken its toll. My spare
is stuffed, and my left rear has a slight buckle.

NirVTEC

Rotas are plenty durable too! I have Battle Tested them in the Streets of Chicago. By Mid-Winter, our streets resemble those in Iraq.

BlackCatt

F&%k i'll be carefull if i ever go there.

HdeucedeuceA

My 16" Motegi Traklites and BFG's are the best thing I did to my lude.

BlackCatt

Two of my tyres are also pretty much slicks now, so i am looking forward to
having some new rubber all round too. They are really grippy when its hot and dry
but a bit of water on the roads and i have to go real easy.

NirVTEC

Just be wise with your tire selection. I have seen so many people buy shitty tires over the years trying to save $100-200.
I am a fan of the Hankooks and Bridgestones, as well as BFG.

BlackCatt

Yeah i will definately be gettin some quality tyres, i had some cheap ones on my
first car and they were useless and dangerous imo. Since then i have only got
good tyres, for all my cars, its well worth the extra money.

gstrudler

It's amazing how much of a difference good tires can make, especially up here with all the rain! I have Eagle F1-GSD3's, and they are amazing even in the wet.

Can't wait to drop my Motegi MR7 anchor's!! They came with the lude when I bought it; they look good, but crap they are heavy. Hoping to go to some Rota Attack's or the like and shave 7-8lbs per corner

HdeucedeuceA

Damn straight. My BFG's are amazing in the rain.

BlackCatt

I'm going out to look at some tyres today, and get some prices.