Ford vs. Replica wheels

liv4him · 04-23-2005, 06:49 PM

Example: Tire rack says a chrome cobra R weights in at 22 pounds for a 17x9. I then went to a replica wheel sight and it said it weights 27 pounds. Now I know theirs alot of different replicas out there but I guess what Im asking is whats the differents? How does your replicas rate against the real cobra R's and how much does it weight in at (17x9 chrome)?

liv4him · 04-25-2005, 04:42 PM

What nobody knows?

Shambles · 04-25-2005, 07:07 PM

I believe ours weigh in around 25...at least thats what im remembering.

NoKturnaL · 04-26-2005, 06:25 PM

who the hell cares how much they weigh? If they look good. and the quality is about the same. And teh price is right....teh win

CULATR · 04-27-2005, 05:40 PM

I have read that the "thrown weight" is a serious thing to consider if your road racing. The lighter the wheel the more you keep your weight to the center.

But sometimes it better to look good than feel good...

79Fox · 04-27-2005, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CULATR

I have read that the "thrown weight" is a serious thing to consider if your road racing. The lighter the wheel the more you keep your weight to the center.

But sometimes it better to look good than feel good...

yeah, worry about the weight if speed is your issue. remeber something thats heavy and spins is heavier that something that is just at a stand still...thats why people get aluminum drive shafts...thats what my shop teacher said...hes all bad ass with aerodynamics and stuff.

ChrisXoxide · 04-29-2005, 10:03 AM

Yes its important, but the Ford wheels are heavier, lol.

Lunati · 05-05-2005, 06:51 PM

i have cobra r on my 95 GT. they look nice. lightweight too. looking for steeda ultra lites for my 04 GT. they too look nice.

04-23-2005, 06:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
liv4him 40thGT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: York, Pa Posts: 170	Ford vs. Replica wheels Example: Tire rack says a chrome cobra R weights in at 22 pounds for a 17x9. I then went to a replica wheel sight and it said it weights 27 pounds. Now I know theirs alot of different replicas out there but I guess what Im asking is whats the differents? How does your replicas rate against the real cobra R's and how much does it weight in at (17x9 chrome)? __________________ 40thGT,Mach1chin,shorty ant.,K&N, Magnapacks catback, bullet knob, Steeda U/D pulleys,H&R SS springs,4.10's,grill delete,SCT, DD 17x10.5 315 NittoDR's,17x9reps.SLP X pipe,poly isos. rear seat delete,Alum.drivshaft

04-25-2005, 04:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
liv4him 40thGT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: York, Pa Posts: 170	What nobody knows? __________________ 40thGT,Mach1chin,shorty ant.,K&N, Magnapacks catback, bullet knob, Steeda U/D pulleys,H&R SS springs,4.10's,grill delete,SCT, DD 17x10.5 315 NittoDR's,17x9reps.SLP X pipe,poly isos. rear seat delete,Alum.drivshaft

04-25-2005, 07:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shambles The Baninator! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Posts: 2,652	I believe ours weigh in around 25...at least thats what im remembering. __________________ Chris "Shambles" Chamblee

04-26-2005, 06:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
NoKturnaL MustangTuning 5-oh Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Peabody, MA Posts: 1,948	who the hell cares how much they weigh? If they look good. and the quality is about the same. And teh price is right....teh win __________________ 2002 Mustang GT Coupe 5-Speed Performance K&N Intake Accufab upper Intake Plenum Accufab 70mm Throttle Body Steeda Pullies SCT 4-Bank Chip Dyno Tuned Mac H-pipe Flowmaster Cat-Back Steeda Shifter Centerforce Clutch SLP-Line-Lock And more upgrades visually

04-27-2005, 05:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
CULATR Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Weymouth,MA Posts: 26	Throw 5lbs at 60mph and it makes a big difference I have read that the "thrown weight" is a serious thing to consider if your road racing. The lighter the wheel the more you keep your weight to the center. But sometimes it better to look good than feel good...

04-29-2005, 10:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
ChrisXoxide Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 175	Yes its important, but the Ford wheels are heavier, lol.

05-05-2005, 06:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lunati Whats that Whining Noise? Join Date: May 2005 Location: 305 Til I Die!! Posts: 403	light and nice i have cobra r on my 95 GT. they look nice. lightweight too. looking for steeda ultra lites for my 04 GT. they too look nice.

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