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Old December 31st 04, 04:34 PM
Joseph Meehan
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Fred Fartalot wrote:
> I am thinking of replacing the stock 16 inch steel wheels on my 2004
> Golf with 16 inch alloy RAVE wheels.
>
> Will the new alloy wheels be heavier or lighter weight?
>
> I asked the VW dealer last week and the 2 guys there argued about it
> and I never got an answer and finally just left.
>
> Thank you.
>
>
> maybe the weigh exactly the same?....


I think that may depend on the particular alloy wheels you are talking
about. The idea behind the first alloy wheels is their reduced weight.
However I suspect that many today are heavier than the steel wheels they are
replacing.

Do consider that alloy wheels are more prone to damage and leaks than
steel wheels. If you are in a pothole area this can be an important issue.
One pothole and you may be looking for a new wheel. Finding a new one in a
few years to match the other three could be impossible.

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Joseph Meehan

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