Re: unsprung weight

["Pat Martin" <mardkins@email.msn.com>]

I do not have any weights but I can tell you that a 50 series tire usually
does weigh more than a 70 series tire.  Most of the weight of the tire is in
the belt package,  of which the 50 series has many more.  Try picking up a z
rated tire sometime and compare it to an s.  Big difference.  I will say
Squarelli's are usually lighter than most other brands.  I think they use
some fabrics for belts.  Of course this could be why they have such a poor
rep.

Pat Martin
864000csq turbo, 2 1/2 cat back, H&R-Boge, MC and loving it.  Drilled and
stopping it. Koenig Cobra 16x7 with Yokohama A520's turning it,  K&N and
uh..., Soon: Hella's lighting it.
84 4000sq  AKA: The beater.
95 subaru legacy
Bothell, Wa




>The tire weight would not necessarily be strictly additive, as you imply.
I
>would assume that a 50 series tires weighs less than a 70 series tire, all
>other things being equal, no.  It may be a wash in terms of total mass.
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>Anyone have weights on the types of tires that would be appropriate on
these
>kinds of rims?
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>Bernard Littau
>Woodinville, WA
>sans Audi
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