Re: An evaluation of 5 speeds for the Elan
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 8:00 pm
Hi Matthew,
The original 13X 4 1/2 inch wheels were homologated at around 12.6 lbs (I forget the exact kg weight figure)
If you go to http://www.superlite-wheels.com/technical.html, they have tables for various aluminum wheel constructions and diferent sizes.
If you are staying at the standard size, you can get as light as 3.5kg, 7.7lbs.
But why bother. Try 14X6 at a still light 4.0kg, 8.8lbs. Or any other combination you want.
But be careful with the current Minilite wheels. They quoted me the 14X6 at 15lbs. It is my impression that the manufacturers just are not dealing with a 700kg or less Elan, vs 1,400kg sedan.
David
1968 36/7988
The original 13X 4 1/2 inch wheels were homologated at around 12.6 lbs (I forget the exact kg weight figure)
If you go to http://www.superlite-wheels.com/technical.html, they have tables for various aluminum wheel constructions and diferent sizes.
If you are staying at the standard size, you can get as light as 3.5kg, 7.7lbs.
But why bother. Try 14X6 at a still light 4.0kg, 8.8lbs. Or any other combination you want.
But be careful with the current Minilite wheels. They quoted me the 14X6 at 15lbs. It is my impression that the manufacturers just are not dealing with a 700kg or less Elan, vs 1,400kg sedan.
David
1968 36/7988