Weight of the Stock 18s on 6s GT? - Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum

VirtualMirage · 12-28-2006, 12:17 PM

Hello everyone!

I just bought a new 2007 6s GT hatchback this past Saturday and I am new to the forum. I loved our '04 3s Hatchback

so much, I wanted to stick with Mazda and upsize on the new car.

So far, I am enjoying the 6s (at least as much as I can while trying to be conservative during the break-in period).

Anyways, I tried searching for the answer but came up empty handed. Does anybody know how much the stock 18" wheels weigh, with and without tire. I know the 16s and 17s rought weight about 21-21.5 lbs without tires. I just want know for comparison sake and to get an idea of weight comparison of future 18s if I choose to replace them with lighter ones. Thanks!

Paul
2004 Mazda3 s 5-door Hatchback, Strato Blue
2007 Mazda6 s GT 5-door Hatchback, Tungsten Gray

Business · 12-28-2006, 01:05 PM

i've wondered myself, but if the speed6 wheels are any indication, it should be about 23lbs. i'd like factual info on this, however.

VirtualMirage · 01-30-2007, 03:05 PM

*Bump*
Trying to revive this in hopes of an answer. Thanks!

Jax6S · 01-30-2007, 05:32 PM

If I'm bored this coming weekend, I might take a wheel off and put it on a scale. Stay tuned...

VirtualMirage · 01-30-2007, 06:44 PM

Thanks, I appreciate it. Now, are you going to weigh the 18s on your speed 6 or do you also have the OEM 18s from a standard 6 GT? I think the speed 6 wheels have been weighed before and posted, but not the 18s on the standard 6 (which are the ones I am curious about).

Paul

Jax6S · 01-30-2007, 07:18 PM

I don't have a standard GT 18" wheels.

But actually I'm curious about which one is heavier, the stock MS6 wheel or my wagon aftermarket 18" wheel. Whichever is lighter will go to the MS6.

Jax6S · 02-04-2007, 12:50 PM

I don't know how accurate my bathroom scale is, but 1 MS6 wheel (with stock tire) weigh approximately 47 lbs.

threewhistles · 02-04-2007, 12:58 PM

That sounds about right. How many miles are on the tires. Some tires can lose nearly 5 pounds as they wear.

Jax6S · 02-04-2007, 01:02 PM

Quote:

That sounds about right. How many miles are on the tires. Some tires can lose nearly 5 pounds as they wear.[/b]

Only 700 miles on the car

Business · 02-04-2007, 03:03 PM

well if the speed6 wheel/tire combo is 47lbs with the pzero nero then the wheel weighs 25lbs. if you have the potenza RE050's then the wheel weighs 23lbs. i forget which is stock equipment but just remember those two names around speed6 tires.

i'd be surprised if the 18x7 6s GT were anything but 23lbs.

12-28-2006, 12:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
VirtualMirage Rally Racer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Hello everyone! I just bought a new 2007 6s GT hatchback this past Saturday and I am new to the forum. I loved our '04 3s Hatchback so much, I wanted to stick with Mazda and upsize on the new car. So far, I am enjoying the 6s (at least as much as I can while trying to be conservative during the break-in period). Anyways, I tried searching for the answer but came up empty handed. Does anybody know how much the stock 18" wheels weigh, with and without tire. I know the 16s and 17s rought weight about 21-21.5 lbs without tires. I just want know for comparison sake and to get an idea of weight comparison of future 18s if I choose to replace them with lighter ones. Thanks! Paul 2004 Mazda3 s 5-door Hatchback, Strato Blue 2007 Mazda6 s GT 5-door Hatchback, Tungsten Gray __________________ 2007 Mazda6s GT 5-Door, Tungsten Grey (Auto, 6-speed) : >>> My Garage <<< 1/4 Mile: 15.609s @ 89.69 MPH <-- MIR, 3/1/08. Burnout done for traction, Brake torqued around 1700RPMs, Wheelspin off the line. Low trap time due to Cyl #6 misfire. 0-60 MPH (60.3 actually): 6.45s <-- Timed with MSD DashHawk (TCS off, D Mode, no brake torque, some wheelspin off the line). Repeatable. Time should improve with better launching and better tires. Dyno/Tune (Conservative timing adjustment) 1/26/08 ---> 182.53 HP / 172.33 TQ at the wheels (SAE format)

12-28-2006, 01:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Business Mazda Guru Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Draper, UT Posts: 7,005 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i've wondered myself, but if the speed6 wheels are any indication, it should be about 23lbs. i'd like factual info on this, however. __________________ Now rocking a 91 Miata

01-30-2007, 03:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
VirtualMirage Rally Racer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Bump Trying to revive this in hopes of an answer. Thanks! __________________ 2007 Mazda6s GT 5-Door, Tungsten Grey (Auto, 6-speed) : >>> My Garage <<< 1/4 Mile: 15.609s @ 89.69 MPH <-- MIR, 3/1/08. Burnout done for traction, Brake torqued around 1700RPMs, Wheelspin off the line. Low trap time due to Cyl #6 misfire. 0-60 MPH (60.3 actually): 6.45s <-- Timed with MSD DashHawk (TCS off, D Mode, no brake torque, some wheelspin off the line). Repeatable. Time should improve with better launching and better tires. Dyno/Tune (Conservative timing adjustment) 1/26/08 ---> 182.53 HP / 172.33 TQ at the wheels (SAE format)

01-30-2007, 05:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jax6S Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4,055 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	If I'm bored this coming weekend, I might take a wheel off and put it on a scale. Stay tuned... __________________ 2006 Black Mazdaspeed6

01-30-2007, 06:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
VirtualMirage Rally Racer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks, I appreciate it. Now, are you going to weigh the 18s on your speed 6 or do you also have the OEM 18s from a standard 6 GT? I think the speed 6 wheels have been weighed before and posted, but not the 18s on the standard 6 (which are the ones I am curious about). Paul __________________ 2007 Mazda6s GT 5-Door, Tungsten Grey (Auto, 6-speed) : >>> My Garage <<< 1/4 Mile: 15.609s @ 89.69 MPH <-- MIR, 3/1/08. Burnout done for traction, Brake torqued around 1700RPMs, Wheelspin off the line. Low trap time due to Cyl #6 misfire. 0-60 MPH (60.3 actually): 6.45s <-- Timed with MSD DashHawk (TCS off, D Mode, no brake torque, some wheelspin off the line). Repeatable. Time should improve with better launching and better tires. Dyno/Tune (Conservative timing adjustment) 1/26/08 ---> 182.53 HP / 172.33 TQ at the wheels (SAE format)

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01-30-2007, 07:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jax6S Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4,055 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't have a standard GT 18" wheels. But actually I'm curious about which one is heavier, the stock MS6 wheel or my wagon aftermarket 18" wheel. Whichever is lighter will go to the MS6. __________________ 2006 Black Mazdaspeed6

02-04-2007, 12:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jax6S Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4,055 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't know how accurate my bathroom scale is, but 1 MS6 wheel (with stock tire) weigh approximately 47 lbs. __________________ 2006 Black Mazdaspeed6

02-04-2007, 12:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
threewhistles Rally Racer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 1,938 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	That sounds about right. How many miles are on the tires. Some tires can lose nearly 5 pounds as they wear. __________________ Trust me, your signature is lame. Not only am I president of "The Old Guy Hater Club", I'm a client. 2008 Los Angeles Angels of Fountain Valley: FTL.....(choke, gag, choke)

02-04-2007, 03:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Business Mazda Guru Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Draper, UT Posts: 7,005 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	well if the speed6 wheel/tire combo is 47lbs with the pzero nero then the wheel weighs 25lbs. if you have the potenza RE050's then the wheel weighs 23lbs. i forget which is stock equipment but just remember those two names around speed6 tires. i'd be surprised if the 18x7 6s GT were anything but 23lbs. __________________ Now rocking a 91 Miata