light tires?

jetguy · 02-02-2011, 11:21 AM

everyone is very concerned with wheel weights(me included) , but what are some of the lightest tires we can run to help with unsprung weight?

jetguy · 02-02-2011, 11:29 AM

searching around the interweb i find:
toyo t1r

jetguy · 02-02-2011, 11:31 AM

good artical on tire weight
20% less weight: Revolutionary ultra-lightweight concept tire from Dunlop with DuPont? Kevlar® technology

RCZ · 02-02-2011, 01:48 PM

dunno if this helps, but my 305/30/19 RE-11 weighs a pound or two less than the Stock 275 rear.

jetguy · 02-03-2011, 09:21 AM

kevlar replacing steel belt seems like it is the key to lightness in tires. anyone know what tires use this tech?

SPOHN · 02-03-2011, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

dunno if this helps, but my 305/30/19 RE-11 weighs a pound or two less than the Stock 275 rear.

Well that's good to know. And also considering the wheels I have. Plus the lugs. I might of saved about 2-3lbs. Per wheel.

AllForTheCash · 02-03-2011, 12:11 PM

Mich PS2 are lighter than Bridgestone PP...

wilsonp · 02-03-2011, 05:34 PM

Apparently Yokohama S.Drive tires are quite light according to Car and Driver.

cossie1600 · 02-03-2011, 08:01 PM

All the obsession with saving weight, yet getting a tire with marginal grip?

Jordo! · 02-03-2011, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

All the obsession with saving weight, yet getting a tire with marginal grip?

Unfortunately, it does seem like the stickier tires tend to be heavier

I guess first identify the ones that offer max grip, and then compare and contrast the weights.

jetguy · 02-04-2011, 08:22 AM

good idea jordo. maybe a tirerack guy can chime in

kenchan · 02-04-2011, 12:00 PM

op- you bring up a good point. the RE050A's are pretty heavy tires that's for sure!

cossie1600 · 02-04-2011, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

Unfortunately, it does seem like the stickier tires tend to be heavier

I guess first identify the ones that offer max grip, and then compare and contrast the weights.

Lightweight also can't make up for the lack of grip

Mike · 02-04-2011, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

Lightweight also can't make up for the lack of grip

IDK, my BFG R1s are light and have a ton of grip

Jordo! · 02-04-2011, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

Lightweight also can't make up for the lack of grip

No, but if you have two tires that are very close, the lighter one may be the winner.

For example, if memory serves, R-615's tend to be heavier than Kumho XS's, but they perform about the same (actually, the XS's outperform the Azenis).

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02-02-2011, 11:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	searching around the interweb i find: toyo t1r

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jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	good artical on tire weight 20% less weight: Revolutionary ultra-lightweight concept tire from Dunlop with DuPont? Kevlar® technology

02-02-2011, 01:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	dunno if this helps, but my 305/30/19 RE-11 weighs a pound or two less than the Stock 275 rear.

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jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	kevlar replacing steel belt seems like it is the key to lightness in tires. anyone know what tires use this tech?

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02-04-2011, 08:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	good idea jordo. maybe a tirerack guy can chime in

02-04-2011, 12:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	op- you bring up a good point. the RE050A's are pretty heavy tires that's for sure!