Janey Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Just wondering what road tyres are the lightest ? Seems a bit daft that my new wheels weigh in at 5.5kgs (12.1 lbs) each & tyres average 8.18kgs (18lbs) thats like a bag & half of sugar extra for each one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Ask far as i can tell tyre weights aren't published. I've only ever seen references to weights with either the expensive trackday wheels or full race tyers, and even then it's meaningless quotes like "light weight compound". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Ask far as i can tell tyre weights aren't published. I've only ever seen references to weights with either the expensive trackday wheels or full race tyers, and even then it's meaningless quotes like "light weight compound". I agree.... Road tyres for track days can only be 'Trimmed', this removes a desired amount of tread from the tyre by machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 I agree.... Road tyres for track days can only be 'Trimmed', this removes a desired amount of tread from the tyre by machine. With the state of the UKs track day airfields at the moment that process can be done quite easily out on track while having fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janey Posted June 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Ask far as i can tell tyre weights aren't published. I've only ever seen references to weights with either the expensive trackday wheels or full race tyers, and even then it's meaningless quotes like "light weight compound". mmmmmm looky here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Ask far as i can tell tyre weights aren't published. I've only ever seen references to weights with either the expensive trackday wheels or full race tyers, and even then it's meaningless quotes like "light weight compound". mmmmmm looky here Sorry..... Tyre weight by size is irrelevant unless the one size is compared with another make of tyre, then you can decide what make of tyre in that particular size suits by it's manufactured weight....... then trim it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 would a smaller profile mean a lesser weight ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 would a smaller profile mean a lesser weight ?? Yes but the idea is to lessen the weight with a comparative correct size tyre..... The Principle is to have the lightest within a single size....... 185-60-14 Dunlop 4kg or 185-60-14 Pirelli 3.5kg, that is a comparative weight to manufacturer scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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