How much weight are Rota Tarmac II rims?

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Oct 25, 2004 | 01:29 PM

abugslife

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How much weight are Rota Tarmac II rims?

Say 17" and 18"? Are they over 25 lbs each?
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Oct 25, 2004 | 01:31 PM

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17" should be right around 20 lbs each.....definitely not 25!

No idea on 18"...

Oct 25, 2004 | 01:32 PM

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17"s are about 19lbs.

Oct 25, 2004 | 01:40 PM

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yup, 19lbs/rim IIRC.

Oct 25, 2004 | 02:07 PM

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Thx!

Oct 25, 2004 | 02:40 PM

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not to hijack your thread but a quick question. which one is better over all... 17" or 18"?

Oct 25, 2004 | 03:19 PM

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personal preference IMHO.

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Oct 25, 2004 | 05:59 PM

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i guess for the looks 18"
17" is cheaper.....and better for tracking....
these are not falling to those high performance rims cat.

Oct 25, 2004 | 06:32 PM

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sorry to jack the question that you jacked..... but, uh...

woudn't an 18" rim make a stiffer and smaller sidewall and help cornering?

Oct 25, 2004 | 08:20 PM

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18" would also add more rotational mass as well. Stiffer/thinner sidewall=harsher side and more chance to possibly bend a wheel.

Oct 25, 2004 | 08:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by slagehammer

sorry to jack the question that you jacked..... but, uh...

woudn't an 18" rim make a stiffer and smaller sidewall and help cornering?

Small sidewall doesn't always mean better cornering. It usually means better turn in responce, but less "bite" as well. Go to a local auto-x and see what size rims people are running. I'll bet you $20 you'll see more 16"ers than anything. The other downside to larger rims is unsprung weight (weight not supported by the supension). Greater unspring weight increase ride harshness and cowel shake and decreases traction on rough roads.

-Chris