vRS Alloy Wheel Weight

Makefish · 08-02-2007, 16:14

Anyone know what the 18" vRS alloys weigh?. Just pondering thoughts of changing to 19's but don't want to spoil the handling by getting something too heavy.

JustinCider · 08-02-2007, 21:34

I don't know the answer, but I would be interested as well.

On my previous mk1 vRS I changed from the OEM wheels to 18" wheels I bought from ebay! The weight difference I would guess was about 2 or 3 kilos per wheel. It made a massive difference in the feel and handling...for the worse! However they looked great so I stuck with them!

So I'm on the hunt for some 19" lightweight wheels

rhodie71 · 08-02-2007, 21:56

easy,take a set of bathroom scales,go into your local........skoda dealer that is not the pub,ask to see the set you require and weigh one.Say mmmm,i`ll think for a while and walk out...sorted

Makefish · 09-02-2007, 03:33

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Originally Posted by rhodie71

easy,take a set of bathroom scales,go into your local........skoda dealer that is not the pub,ask to see the set you require and weigh one.Say mmmm,i`ll think for a while and walk out...sorted

You on drugs?

bahnstormer vrs · 09-02-2007, 09:14

Not sure of the OE 18" wheel weights (either Zenith or B14) but guess they are around 13kg-15kg each (without tyre).

I do know that if you want a LIGHT wheel the best options are Team Dynamics Pro Race 2 or Pro Race 1.2 OR the fantastic OZ Racing Superturismo or Ultraleggera. Each of these wheels is in the range of being only 9kg to 12kg per wheel.

There is, however, a limited availability of the correct size (pcd/offset) manufactured for the Octavia, as I found out when researching which wheels to have on the vRS I've just ordered (OE or other). I plumped for the convenience of getting the dealer fit B14s in the end (18").

Fluffmeister · 09-02-2007, 09:23

I can let you know at the weekend as I am planning to do a wheel rotation, will be including the tyre though

Makefish · 09-02-2007, 09:59

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Originally Posted by Fluffmeister

I can let you know at the weekend as I am planning to do a wheel rotation, will be including the tyre though

What about the 'air' inside too

bryand · 09-02-2007, 10:09

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Originally Posted by Makefish

Anyone know what the 18" vRS alloys weigh?. Just pondering thoughts of changing to 19's but don't want to spoil the handling by getting something too heavy.

When I changed from OEM alloys to Team Dynamics Pro Race 2s on my Furby I found that the OEM 205/45x16s with 5 mm of tread weighed the same as 205/40x17s with 8 mm of tread. So the new wheels were lighter, but not by a huge margin. At least they weren't heavier!

Fluffmeister · 09-02-2007, 11:16

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Originally Posted by Makefish

What about the 'air' inside too

Well, I can warm it up if you like to make them lighter

JustinCider · 09-02-2007, 11:31

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Originally Posted by Fluffmeister

I can let you know at the weekend as I am planning to do a wheel rotation

Is that some form of gymnastics?

08-02-2007, 16:14	#1
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	vRS Alloy Wheel Weight Anyone know what the 18" vRS alloys weigh?. Just pondering thoughts of changing to 19's but don't want to spoil the handling by getting something too heavy. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

08-02-2007, 21:34	#2
JustinCider Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Barnet/St Neots Posts: 79 Members Car: 2007 Yellow Octy vRS Mk2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: vRS Alloy Wheel Weight I don't know the answer, but I would be interested as well. On my previous mk1 vRS I changed from the OEM wheels to 18" wheels I bought from ebay! The weight difference I would guess was about 2 or 3 kilos per wheel. It made a massive difference in the feel and handling...for the worse! However they looked great so I stuck with them! So I'm on the hunt for some 19" lightweight wheels

08-02-2007, 21:56	#3
rhodie71 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: vRS Alloy Wheel Weight easy,take a set of bathroom scales,go into your local........skoda dealer that is not the pub,ask to see the set you require and weigh one.Say mmmm,i`ll think for a while and walk out...sorted

09-02-2007, 09:14	#5
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,684 Members Car: Octavia vRS TDI - Koni FSDs & RallyFlapz Thanks: 46 Thanked 155 Times in 140 Posts	Re: vRS Alloy Wheel Weight Not sure of the OE 18" wheel weights (either Zenith or B14) but guess they are around 13kg-15kg each (without tyre). I do know that if you want a LIGHT wheel the best options are Team Dynamics Pro Race 2 or Pro Race 1.2 OR the fantastic OZ Racing Superturismo or Ultraleggera. Each of these wheels is in the range of being only 9kg to 12kg per wheel. There is, however, a limited availability of the correct size (pcd/offset) manufactured for the Octavia, as I found out when researching which wheels to have on the vRS I've just ordered (OE or other). I plumped for the convenience of getting the dealer fit B14s in the end (18").

09-02-2007, 09:23	#6
Fluffmeister Hai! King Rat Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,540 Members Car: A black thing Thanks: 88 Thanked 154 Times in 124 Posts	Re: vRS Alloy Wheel Weight I can let you know at the weekend as I am planning to do a wheel rotation, will be including the tyre though

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