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Old 02-29-2016, 10:12 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by tommy583 View Post
These wheels came off of a 2003S. They are factory wheels with the off sets and wheel size near the valve stem. They actually seem quite a bit lighter than the 17's I have on there now. When I get new tires mounted I will weigh all the wheels to see how much lighter they really are. It would be nice to lose a little unsprung weight.
If the old set doesn't have the Width and offset by the valve stem I believe that means the wheel is a replica, which can be good (as there are several reputable replica makers, Mille Miglia, and some of the Italian ones) or bad (as there is a lot of junk out there too). Also I didn't think that style came in a 17.

If the new 18" wheels are lighter, the new tires may be lighter too (less rubber because of a shorter sidewall? each brand is different) you may very well lose some unsprung weight...
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