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[TMack]

How carefully do you scrutinize tire weights when buying new treads? I was just browsing Tire Rack and, assuming their data is correct, there's about a 5-6 lb spread between the lightest 235/45/18 and heaviest.

For instance, Goodyear GS-D3 are listed at 26 lbs, while PS/2's are listed at 22 lbs. Both great tires but I'd guess that an extra 4 lbs per corner would notably impact acceleration, don't you think?

I just think it's weird that we closely scrutinize wheel weights but nobody ever mentions tire weight. It seems crazy to buy lightweight wheels and then laden them with heavy tires.

I know there's more to tire performance than weight, but it does seem to be a worthy consideration. Am I wrong about this?

-TMc

[Zeph]

Not silly at all, just wheels are more permanent than tires for most people. They buy wheels once, and bad tires get replaced. I personally love PS2's for just that reason, they are very light weight, yet still provide awesome handling, comfort, low noise, decent wear, etc. Just gotta pay for them!

[Freude am fahren]

Hey TMack,

You already answerd your own question!
Lighter wheels in combination of lightweight tires wil increase your acceleration.
I now because swiched from heavy wheels and runflat to lightweight wheels and tires!

Greets Faf