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Do the jdm Type r 16" 10 spoke rims really weigh 17 lbs?

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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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Default Do the jdm Type r 16" 10 spoke rims really weigh 17 lbs?

They dont look like they weigh that much since they are pretty hollow is this true ?
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 10:36 PM
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they're fairly heavy, i've never weighed mine tho.
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 10:44 PM
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Default Re: Do the jdm Type r 16" 10 spoke rims really weigh 17 lbs? (Bay_707)

They are definately heavier than my USDM ITR 15" or my 17" Volks, the JDM 16s are my heaviest rim (other than the Prelude 16s I happen to have as well )
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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thats weird i picked up both and the 15" felt heavier hmmm.... i wonder if it is because it is 16x7 ? what makes it so friggin heavy!
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 11:22 PM
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I too find this strange. I suppose you can't argue that manufacturers design things best anymore huh?!

They are over 7kg each as stated in my Hper-Rev magazine.
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 11:30 PM
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its from jdm land also... everything is supposed to be better
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 12:14 AM
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Its larger in diameter and width by an inch each respectively; I dont see how this shocks you all that it weights more than the stock cast aluminum 15.6 lb wheels.
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 01:26 AM
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It is true that they weigh that much. Hell my stock R wheels weighed in at 8.8kg (19.36lbs). You have to remember, they are cast aluminum and not forged and also they are OEM, so they are supposed to last and last a long time.
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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i heard dropping them from a foot someone shattered a spoke lol
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