Weighed my Forgestars vs Stockers. . .
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When they were first put on I forgot to weigh them. As I was driving home after the installation, I noticed a dramatic improvement with turn in response and braking (not necessarily braking distance, but just the feel that it was working a lot LESS harder when braking). Wanted to confirm so that I wasn't experiencing "placebo effect".
I weighed them multiple times and took the heaviest weight; both sets run at 35 psi (full disclosure, it was done on my bathroom scale)
Stock fronts (with tires) 18x8.0 (Conti DWS 18/40/245) 52.8 lbs
Forgestar fronts (with tires) 19x8.5 (Conti DW 19/35/245) 42.4 lbs
Stock rears (with tires) 18x9.0 (Conti DWS 18/35/275) 54.2 lbs
Forgestar rears (with tires) 19x10 (Conti DW 19/30/275) 48.0 lbs
Total weight savings: 33.2 lbs (20.8 pounds up front; 12.4 lbs in the rear)
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I weighed them multiple times and took the heaviest weight; both sets run at 35 psi (full disclosure, it was done on my bathroom scale)
Stock fronts (with tires) 18x8.0 (Conti DWS 18/40/245) 52.8 lbs
Forgestar fronts (with tires) 19x8.5 (Conti DW 19/35/245) 42.4 lbs
Stock rears (with tires) 18x9.0 (Conti DWS 18/35/275) 54.2 lbs
Forgestar rears (with tires) 19x10 (Conti DW 19/30/275) 48.0 lbs
Total weight savings: 33.2 lbs (20.8 pounds up front; 12.4 lbs in the rear)
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When they were first put on I forgot to weigh them. As I was driving home after the installation, I noticed a dramatic improvement with turn in response and braking (not necessarily braking distance, but just the feel that it was working a lot LESS harder when braking). Wanted to confirm so that I wasn't experiencing "placebo effect".
I weighed them multiple times and took the heaviest weight; both sets run at 35 psi (full disclosure, it was done on my bathroom scale)
Stock fronts (with tires) 18x8.0 (Conti DWS 18/40/245) 52.8 lbs
Forgestar fronts (with tires) 19x8.5 (Conti DW 19/35/245) 42.4 lbs
Stock rears (with tires) 18x9.0 (Conti DWS 18/35/275) 54.2 lbs
Forgestar rears (with tires) 19x10 (Conti DW 19/30/275) 48.0 lbs
Total weight savings: 33.2 lbs (20.8 pounds up front; 12.4 lbs in the rear)
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I weighed them multiple times and took the heaviest weight; both sets run at 35 psi (full disclosure, it was done on my bathroom scale)
Stock fronts (with tires) 18x8.0 (Conti DWS 18/40/245) 52.8 lbs
Forgestar fronts (with tires) 19x8.5 (Conti DW 19/35/245) 42.4 lbs
Stock rears (with tires) 18x9.0 (Conti DWS 18/35/275) 54.2 lbs
Forgestar rears (with tires) 19x10 (Conti DW 19/30/275) 48.0 lbs
Total weight savings: 33.2 lbs (20.8 pounds up front; 12.4 lbs in the rear)
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Nice!!
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Haha, didn't mean to repeat ya Shardul. I had the page sitting open for a while before I hit reply.
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Nice!! Did you notice anything different in performance?
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That is a hugh saving in unsprung weight
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That's a significant savings in rotating mass.
And they're bigger too!
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Thanks for sharing, unfortunate shipping is taking so long for folks. I might order a set otherwise
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I'll take 33.2 lbs savings of rotational weight any day
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Great looking and lighter weight! Can not beat that combo. Thanks for taking the time to do the comparison BT.
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Damn BT, thats a major difference per corner
Especially for an 18" v 19" wheel thats a pretty substantial difference. Appreciate the comparison buddy!
Are you still planning on dropping the beast a little?
*** And you for sure need to get a radar/laser jammer hidden it that beast asap to avoid such hassles
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Are you still planning on dropping the beast a little?
*** And you for sure need to get a radar/laser jammer hidden it that beast asap to avoid such hassles
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Have an Escort 9500 hardwired to the right of the rear view mirror (didn't have it turned on
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When they were first put on I forgot to weigh them. As I was driving home after the installation, I noticed a dramatic improvement with turn in response and braking (not necessarily braking distance, but just the feel that it was working a lot LESS harder when braking). Wanted to confirm so that I wasn't experiencing "placebo effect".
I weighed them multiple times and took the heaviest weight; both sets run at 35 psi (full disclosure, it was done on my bathroom scale)
Stock fronts (with tires) 18x8.0 (Conti DWS 18/40/245) 52.8 lbs
Forgestar fronts (with tires) 19x8.5 (Conti DW 19/35/245) 42.4 lbs
Stock rears (with tires) 18x9.0 (Conti DWS 18/35/275) 54.2 lbs
Forgestar rears (with tires) 19x10 (Conti DW 19/30/275) 48.0 lbs
Total weight savings: 33.2 lbs (20.8 pounds up front; 12.4 lbs in the rear)
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I weighed them multiple times and took the heaviest weight; both sets run at 35 psi (full disclosure, it was done on my bathroom scale)
Stock fronts (with tires) 18x8.0 (Conti DWS 18/40/245) 52.8 lbs
Forgestar fronts (with tires) 19x8.5 (Conti DW 19/35/245) 42.4 lbs
Stock rears (with tires) 18x9.0 (Conti DWS 18/35/275) 54.2 lbs
Forgestar rears (with tires) 19x10 (Conti DW 19/30/275) 48.0 lbs
Total weight savings: 33.2 lbs (20.8 pounds up front; 12.4 lbs in the rear)
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I will be trying the Conit DW's on my next set of tires. I'm willing to sacrifice a little performance if there is any for a better and quieter ride. My Toyo T1R's have been great but after 2 sets it's time to move on. I look forward to the new set and I'll post my opinion once I get them. Thanks again for giving me that detailed review on the DW's.
Have a good day!
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Great weight savings with a much better look....awesome! Thanks again for taking the time to share with others, a vital piece of information which most vendors never post. When choosing my rims both looks and weight was definitely on my mind
I will be trying the Conit DW's on my next set of tires. I'm willing to sacrifice a little performance if there is any for a better and quieter ride. My Toyo T1R's have been great but after 2 sets it's time to move on. I look forward to the new set and I'll post my opinion once I get them. Thanks again for giving me that detailed review on the DW's.
Have a good day!
I will be trying the Conit DW's on my next set of tires. I'm willing to sacrifice a little performance if there is any for a better and quieter ride. My Toyo T1R's have been great but after 2 sets it's time to move on. I look forward to the new set and I'll post my opinion once I get them. Thanks again for giving me that detailed review on the DW's.
Have a good day!
I'm really curious to see what you think of the DW's - and also how they stack up against the Toyo's. It'll be really interesting to get your perspective given your car's performance capabilities
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