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Originally Posted by Type 100
Agreed! Only a precious few tire websites out there state what their tires actually weigh.
One could get lightweight wheels believing they'll have less unsprung weight...but conveniently forget about tire weight. In some cases the final lightweight wheel + performance tire weight is actually heavier than stock.
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That is what I found out before I purchased my tires and wheels and opted out for performance touring tires.... 9 1/2 lb. wheels and 18 lb tires = 27 1/2 lbs.... My car will never come anywhere close to the 148MPH rating..... I ended up spending more money on motorcycle tires that were V rated in one year than on fuel and insurance but that was all that would fit the bike and I road it fast.... If I could do it again and afford it.... I would do it again.... If I was to be able to double the power on my Fit I would find it necessary to spend the big bucks and add rotational mass, but as it is now I know that the lighter tires make more economical sense and a positive difference in performance..... Bang for the buck is what it is all about if you don't have corporate sponsorship or are a trust fund baby.