how much do they weigh?

 

Eleventy pounds.

But, in all seriousness, you need to mention the wheel size... or just go to a site where wheel weights are listed (like wheelweights.net).

 

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the weight seems off


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I mean a set of Volk Racing RE30 weighs 96 lbs? o.O?

 

Well, the wheels are going to be 17lbs a piece without a tire mounted to them. Do they have tires on them? Because, that weight would suggest that they do.

 

no they do not.

 

Then its definitely high for the overall box weight.

 

I got this as a potential reason
does it sound valid?
Sometimes companies print out labels that are quoted to be heavier than the actual shipping weight due to a template process. Your wheels most likely fell into the range of items they ship using that label template/standard.

For example, Canon repair centers always quote shipping weight to be 5LBS for warranty claims to and from their service centers regardless if the contents of the box is a 2LB SLR Camera Body or <1LB SLR lens.

The 24lbs each might also include the weight of shipping materials (double box could be a possibility and it may add a few lbs)

 

Double boxing a wheel set, even if its done in pairs, won't add 28lbs to the overall shipping weight. They'd have to be wooden boxes for that to happen.

 

Well the item arrived with the v o l k cover, stickers indicating authenticity along with the tags. Thanks again!