V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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anyone know how much the stocker 6er rims weigh? im finally gettin my cobras and was just wonderin for sh*ts and giggles cuz the cobras shipping weight is 22lbs. so i am wonderin how much of a difference there will be.
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 01:00 AM
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When I weighed my stock V6 rims with tires they were 34lbs I believe, or something around that.
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 02:40 AM
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you wont notice the difference...when i swapped in the bullitts it felt the same. I went for 16's to 17's thou
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 02:43 AM
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Well I noticed a slight difference in my old 98 when I went from 16" to 17" Saleen Replicas, and my mpg fell about 1 mpg, but the look was worth it.

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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 02:46 AM
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hell yeah those 3 spokes were ugly.
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 02:50 AM
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Exactly.[:'(][:'(][:'(][:'(]

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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 05:35 AM
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I think they weight about 25-27 pounds each!
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 10:53 AM
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The only difference with me is that I began to drive slightly slower
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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thats cause its an stock automatic LOL
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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what Cobra rims did you go with dude?



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