More RE30s on an Altima

[NissanAltimaGuy]

I really like the way desertdragon's wheels looked and opted for the same wheel but in gunmetal.

I was curious as to the weight difference, and when they arrived I weighted the stock 17" rim/tire:

(50lbs)

To the new RE30 rim/tire:

(44lbs)

I can't say I feel an acceleration gain, but when I press the brakes I feel like I'm going through the windshield. I wouldn't have thought 6lbs per wheel would make such a dramatic change in stopping power.



Side on view:


Modified by NissanAltimaGuy at 9:10 AM 7/30/2008

[dldjros69]

I like the rims. They look really good with the car. What kinda rubber u got?

i like the weight difference.

Are you weighing the tires and wheels together?

[mcheddadi]

I really like the way desertdragon's wheels looked and opted for the same wheel but in gunmetal.

I was curious as to the weight difference, and when they arrived I weighted the stock 17" rim/tire:

(50lbs)

To the new RE30 rim/tire:

(44lbs)

I can't say I feel an acceleration gain, but when I press the brakes I feel like I'm going through the windshield. I wouldn't have thought 6lbs per wheel would make such a dramatic change in stopping power.

Side on view:

Awesome! thanks for the stock tire + rim weight! my pirelli p6 tires are 27 lbs each + 23lbs for the rims. ~50LBS soo not much in weight difference for me lol.

[dldjros69]

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels...Brand

r u kidding me?

16.5 pounds

[NissanAltimaGuy]

I like the rims. They look really good with the car. What kinda rubber u got?

i like the weight difference.

Are you weighing the tires and wheels together?

Rims/tires were weighed together. I have 225/45ZR-18 Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position tires, which according to the sticky, is close enough. I think the online tire calculator showed a -1.3% difference in diameter relative to stock.

I'm pretty wheel/tire ignorant, so these forums were a great help in understanding the whole mess. I went with an all season tire since I may not be swapping them out - it doesn't snow a whole lot here.

They also came way over-inflated from Tirerack as I found out yesterday.

[LongBeachCoupe]

i dont think the weight is whats slowing you down faster... probably the tires!

[Loop]

RE30's are nice track wheels. Congrats

Though I would of gone with their limited edition RE30's in 19's

[Midian]

WOW! Those are beautiful rims!!! 19in Perfect size too! how much are they like 1 grand a piece!

[Forrest80]

wow man, good choice. I love them and i am jealous.

and thanks a million for weighing the stock wheels and your current set up, very valueable information.

[NissanAltimaGuy]

wow man, good choice. I love them and i am jealous.

and thanks a million for weighing the stock wheels and your current set up, very valueable information.

I will also have some numbers this weekend on the weight difference between the stock exhaust, Stillen cat-back, and Tanabe axle-back if anyone is interested.

I have a weight fetish I think.

[dldjros69]

im extremely interested in the weights. The weight info is very valuable information. Keep us posted.

How many pounds less would an after market exhaust weight? 20 lbs?

[desertdragon]

Congratulations on the new wheels!

Are you buying the center caps?

[D-Roll]

Looks good bro

[NissanAltimaGuy]

im extremely interested in the weights. The weight info is very valuable information. Keep us posted.

How many pounds less would an after market exhaust weight? 20 lbs?

http://forums.altimas.org/zerothread/356932

Congratulations on the new wheels!

Are you buying the center caps?

I purchased gunmetal center caps. They're plain, not like the pic Loop posted.

[desertdragon]

Get these they look better.

[NissanAltimaGuy]

Wow, those look awesome. Where'd you get them?

[desertdragon]

Wow, those look awesome. Where'd you get them?

Check this link:http://www.vividracing.com/cat...d=218

they are not cheap. But since you already spent $700 per wheel....