OT Wheel weight

[Toxicdog]

Has anyone had a chance to weigh the OT wheels with/without tires? Trying to figure if installing some lightweight wheels/tires might eek out a bit better mileage.

Edit:
A fellow poster here listed the wheel weight as: 32.6 lbs.
Tire weight: 43 lbs.

75.6 lbs per corner!

 

[Zaki6]

While that may be of some limited value, if you really want a little better mileage it would be far more useful to drive in Economy mode, try to keep A/C not blowing too cold and obviously don't be a lead foot. This would be far more effective than changing out the wheels.

 

[Toxicdog]

While that may be of some limited value, if you really want a little better mileage it would be far more useful to drive in Economy mode, try to keep A/C not blowing too cold and obviously don't be a lead foot. This would be far more effective than changing out the wheels.

Definitely driving on economy, 90% city time and getting around 17-18 mpg. I can feel the weight of the wheels at every stop and go. Dont know why you see lighter wheels as limited value as unsprung mass is a known major variable in vehicle driving dynamics. If I can shave off 20lbs of unsprung mass at each corner and improve acceleration, driveability and economy, why not?

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15130598/upsized-wheels-tires/

 

[IntrinoX]

You need TE37's if you want lightweight forged wheels.

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[Toxicdog]

You need TE37's if you want lightweight forged wheels.

💵 For Sale - CHEAP! NEW Rays Volk Racing TE37 Wheels $2500

I have two sets for sale. Both are 18x8 +30 One set is BRONZE. One set is DARK AMBER BRONZE (very nice color). This is flush-fitment for those that do not prefer the aggressive poke look. $3800 SHIPPED OBO Also have several vouchers on this forum for past transactions. Thanks for looking!

www.lexusgxforum.com

Haha, i've been thinking about them! If they're still around by feb/march, I'll send you a DM.

 

[Zaki6]

Definitely driving on economy, 90% city time and getting around 17-18 mpg. I can feel the weight of the wheels at every stop and go. Dont know why you see lighter wheels as limited value as unsprung mass is a known major variable in vehicle driving dynamics. If I can shave off 20lbs of unsprung mass at each corner and improve acceleration, driveability and economy, why not?

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15130598/upsized-wheels-tires/

For the simple reason that this not a sports car or even a sports sedan.
You said you wanted to increase mpg by decreasing unsprung weight.
The very minor potential savings by changing wheels and possibly tires will take years to recoup the cost of the new wheel/tire setup.
In sports car where someone is trying to shave off seconds from their lap times, reducing unsprung mass may be far more logical.

 

[Jrox]

For the simple reason that this not a sports car or even a sports sedan.
You said you wanted to increase mpg by decreasing unsprung weight.
The very minor potential savings by changing wheels and possibly tires will take years to recoup the cost of the new wheel/tire setup.
In sports car where someone is trying to shave off seconds from their lap times, reducing unsprung mass may be far more logical.

I bought the car knowing it drinks fuel and I ain’t that arsed!