Spare Wheel Weight Question
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Spare Wheel Weight Question
Hopefully someone knows.
I took my spare out to inspect it about a month ago. I have had the wheels off of all four corners of the Ex many times doing work on it. I have to tell you though, when I pulled that spare out I couldn't believe how heavy it was! I'm a fairly strong guy, and maybe it was the size and bulkiness of it, but I was surprised anyway. That spare seemed to weigh a lot more than the other four wheels.
Does anyone know what the difference is between the weight of the spare rim and the rims that are mounted at the four corners?
I ask because I am about to mount the spare on my homemade custom safari rack on the roof. If I can find a lighter rim to mount the spare on, it would make life and top-heaviness a lot easier!
Thank you!
James
I took my spare out to inspect it about a month ago. I have had the wheels off of all four corners of the Ex many times doing work on it. I have to tell you though, when I pulled that spare out I couldn't believe how heavy it was! I'm a fairly strong guy, and maybe it was the size and bulkiness of it, but I was surprised anyway. That spare seemed to weigh a lot more than the other four wheels.
Does anyone know what the difference is between the weight of the spare rim and the rims that are mounted at the four corners?
I ask because I am about to mount the spare on my homemade custom safari rack on the roof. If I can find a lighter rim to mount the spare on, it would make life and top-heaviness a lot easier!
Thank you!
James
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The aluminum vs. steel thing may be the culprit.
I'm just wondering how much weight I would be saving by buying a used alloy wheel and having the spare mounted on it instead of the that thing in the back right now.
Thank you.
James
I'm just wondering how much weight I would be saving by buying a used alloy wheel and having the spare mounted on it instead of the that thing in the back right now.
Thank you.
James
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Just guessing here. Looking at the tech specifications for the 2001 (there's a link in the tech folder) I see a section on payload/weight ratings for various options. I'm assuming this is the amount to add/subtract from the rated cargo capacity for various options. For "chrome styled forged aluminum" it says (-28/-55) and "premium forged aluminum" it says (-22/-44). Those weights are for front/total in pounds, and I'm guessing they must be the difference from a stock steel wheel. If I'm reading that correct, the aluminum wheels look to be about 11 to 14 pounds lighter than the steel wheels.
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Thank you! I will take a look at those numbers.
I guess the "real" way to do it when I get the chance is to remove a tire from the one of the corners.... stand on a scale while holding it, then do the same with the spare. But WOW what a PIA that will be!
Thanks again.
James
I guess the "real" way to do it when I get the chance is to remove a tire from the one of the corners.... stand on a scale while holding it, then do the same with the spare. But WOW what a PIA that will be!
Thanks again.
James
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Get a short length of pipe to use as the pivot point, take a 6-8 ft board lay it over the pipe.
Put one tire on each side.
One gallon of water is 8.2 lbs.
Borrow kitchen measuring
Cups and a couple old milk jugs...
Maybe involve your child(ren) and those next door and have a science project.
Then use a bathroom scale to see how you did..
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Old school idea:
Get a short length of pipe to use as the pivot point, take a 6-8 ft board lay it over the pipe.
Put one tire on each side.
One gallon of water is 8.2 lbs.
Borrow kitchen measuring
Cups and a couple old milk jugs...
Maybe involve your child(ren) and those next door and have a science project.
Then use a bathroom scale to see how you did..
Get a short length of pipe to use as the pivot point, take a 6-8 ft board lay it over the pipe.
Put one tire on each side.
One gallon of water is 8.2 lbs.
Borrow kitchen measuring
Cups and a couple old milk jugs...
Maybe involve your child(ren) and those next door and have a science project.
Then use a bathroom scale to see how you did..
That is an awesome idea! Might as well make something useful out of it while having to do it anyway. Also, we homeschool our kids and wouldn't you know it, our 12 year old is on a chapter in Science dealing with mechanics.... use of fulcrums and boards, pulleys and such.
Thanks for the idea.
James
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I have to tell you though, when I pulled that spare out I couldn't believe how heavy it was! I'm a fairly strong guy, and maybe it was the size and bulkiness of it, but I was surprised anyway. That spare seemed to weigh a lot more than the other four wheels.
Thank you!
James
Thank you!
James
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I'd better stick to my free-weights.... then again, since I find it difficult to wrestle that spare out of the back... maybe I should give that thing a try!
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That is an awesome idea! Might as well make something useful out of it while having to do it anyway. Also, we homeschool our kids and wouldn't you know it, our 12 year old is on a chapter in Science dealing with mechanics.... use of fulcrums and boards, pulleys and such.
Thanks for the idea.
James
Thanks for the idea.
James
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