Does anyone know how much this wheel weighs?

**tadhgbrosnan** · 05-12-2008 08:52 AM

Advan Kreuzer Series X, 18x8. It's described as a "lightweight" cast aluminum design. So far I have found it on about 4 sites, but no weight is listed. Retails for $536, which is kinda steep for a wheel that's not forged. However, I really like the look and if it's 20lbs or less, I will add it to the short list. Thanks for any help....

**EuroB6** · 05-12-2008 09:01 AM

advan's are good..and im sure it is light

**colonelburke** · 05-12-2008 09:48 AM

Cetainly not to try and sway you, but I think you can get the Neuspeed forged RS-10s for about $60 more. They are light and look great. But good luck in whatever you decide.

**tadhgbrosnan** · 05-12-2008 11:43 AM

OK, I found a site that lists the weight. The CLAIMED weight is 7.5kgs, which converts to 16.5 lbs. I have a hard time believing they're that light, but who knows. I understand lighter is better, but can a wheel be too light???

http://www.envyperformance.com/index...TOKEN=57962244

**Lugi20** · 05-12-2008 12:02 PM

That is EXTREMELY lightweight... If that is true I doubt you're gonna find a lighter weight wheel anywhere. I recently got OZ UL's in 18x8 and they are 18.6lb's, and I can say I really like them and noticed a slight difference in handling after putting them on.

I wheel cannot be "too light," it can only be too soft. If they are durable wheels then you're ok.

**b00st** · 05-12-2008 12:10 PM

have to tried contacting any of the vendors or going directly to the company? send them an email.

i have a hard time believing those cast wheels are 16.5lbs for an 18" rim. just doesn't seem feasible...and if they are...question is wil they crack or bend?

**tadhgbrosnan** · 05-12-2008 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by b00st

have to tried contacting any of the vendors or going directly to the company? send them an email.

i have a hard time believing those cast wheels are 16.5lbs for an 18" rim. just doesn't seem feasible...and if they are...question is wil they crack or bend?

I called VividRacing directly and, of course, all voicemail, all the time. Sent them an email, no reply yet. I am extremely skeptical of the claimed 7.5kg/16.5lb weight. In all my searching for wheels, first with a B5 and now with a B6, I have never seen an 18" wheel that light. Not even close.

**channad** · 05-12-2008 12:56 PM

yeah, that seems way light! Probably not too strong because it's cast.

**V-8** · 05-12-2008 01:16 PM

The wheels are ~18 lbs ea. in 18x8. They also don't make them anymore, the replacement is the Kreuzer Series Xi. You can obviously still buy the old ones, but I don't know what the availability is like or will be like in the future. This information comes from Mackin Industries--they handle Yokomhama/Advan wheel sales and support in the US.