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Are the multipiece AMG IV s lighter than the single piece ones?

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Old 05-23-2003, 06:30 AM
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Are the multipiece AMG IV s lighter than the single piece ones?
hi, i was wondering why the multi piece amg IV alloys cost more. are they lighter than the single piece ones?
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Old 05-23-2003, 09:19 AM
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depends on the weather
multi piece wheels cost more to produce than a typical 1-piece wheel that is why the are more expensive. Typically 1-piece wheels are lighter than multi-piece wheels ....

and since the 2-piece version is 8.5" wide and the 1-piece is only 8.0" wide the 1 piece is definitely lighter
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thanks dude. i thought the multi piece style IVs came in 7.5 and 8.5 (same as stock), as it says on the AMG fit guide for 18"s on W203
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The Style IV has so many applications/offsets for various MB models. 7.5, 8.5, 8.0, 9.0 and 10.0.
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Originally posted by Luke@tirerack
and since the 2-piece version is 8.5" wide and the 1-piece is only 8.0" wide the 1 piece is definitely lighter
If we compare a 8.5" wide 2-pc vs a same 8.5" wide 1-pc wheel, which is lighter now?
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depends on the weather
in most cases the 1-piece wheel would be lighter
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Originally posted by Luke@tirerack
in most cases the 1-piece wheel would be lighter
Hi Luke

Could you perhaps please highlight the advantages of a multi-piece wheel?

It seems to me there are more discouraging factors like expensive, heavier (and uglier?) etc.

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