Lightweight wheels for 4XE?

[Rodeoflyer]

Am I reading that price correctly for the Titan 7 T-AK1? $2k per wheel?

I know forged wheels are expensive but damn...

NM, I see it's $2k per set.. $500 a wheel is more like it ?

It really wouldn't have surprised me though with the soaring cost of everything now days.

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[The Last Cowboy]

No, they are $2k for a set of 4. Consider though that the factory wheel weighs around 22 lbs.

 

[GATORB8]

Am I reading that price correctly for the Titan 7 T-AK1? $2k per wheel?

I know forged wheels are expensive but damn...

Lol, you made me look, that's a set of 4.

 

[Rodeoflyer]

No, they are $2k for a set of 4. Consider though that the factory wheel weighs around 22 lbs.

Yep, they're super light and strong too with a semi-internal beadlock. I'm def putting those at the top of my list.

Then again, I've wheeled my factory wheels down to 15psi with no issues or damage due to the 7.5'' width. They've worked just fine..

The problem with 'lightweight' off road wheels is 'light, strong, cheap - pick two' lol

 

[joegrasse]

I am buying these, which are 27lbs. Not sure if you considered those “lightweight” or not.

https://racelinewheels.com/products/956b-compass?variant=41731483795656

 

[The Last Cowboy]

I need new wheels for my F150 and I'm trying to justify these. Weight savings isn't as important with my truck and Methods will probably work just as well.

 

[The Last Cowboy]

I am buying these, which are 27lbs. Not sure if you considered those “lightweight” or not.

https://racelinewheels.com/products/956b-compass?variant=41731483795656

5 lbs a wheel more than factory wheels. Keep in mind, generally the more complicated the design, the more a wheel will weight. A simple design looks better and weighs less. In this case, less is more.

 

[GATORB8]

I am buying these, which are 27lbs. Not sure if you considered those “lightweight” or not.

https://racelinewheels.com/products/956b-compass?variant=41731483795656

I hadn't seen the "vented" faux bead ring before, that's a nice improvement over my Raceline Clutches if it makes them drain. The recess behind the ring catches mud and water and is impossible to keep clean. I've been really impressed with the quality, only concern would be that the smaller inner "vented ring" getting smashed, but all my issues have been carving out aluminum on rocks, no bends.

 

[Gazelle]

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The problem with 'lightweight' off road wheels is 'light, strong, cheap - pick two' lol

That's been my concern with the Kansei wheels. They call them "off road" wheels, but still...

I've not seen anybody else on this forum with them, and there's not many reviews. I've been running them for about 15k miles so far with a lot of forest roads and a few moderate trails. No trouble so far despite several hard hits on rock and pot holes. Almost went with some Methods, but I just didn't want to order another Chinese made wheel.

If I had seen those Titan 7 T-AK1's a year ago when I ordered, I probably would have purchased them instead. I really like the titanium color.

 

[Steph1]

If you like plain like a few above, you might want to check the Montegi Trailite MR150 wheels which are around 23lbs. The are offered in 17X8.5 with a nice +18mm offset.

Personally, I like Military style wheels and my Black Rhino Warthogs are 26.8 lbs. But the 0 offset is a bit agressive for some.

 

[Bocephus]

No, they are $2k for a set of 4. Consider though that the factory wheel weighs around 22 lbs.

The titans are an inch wider than the factory wheel, so the difference is a bit greater with that in mind. Theoretically can more safely run a fatter tire ..

 

[CreepyCrepe]

I feel like tires are the biggest issue. What are people doing to reduce weight there?

 

[Bocephus]

I feel like tires are the biggest issue. What are people doing to reduce weight there?

Size and load rating are factors. If you’re limiting yourself to 35s, there are likely many options in C load rating.

(In case it’s helpful for some, load rating has to do with the number of side-wall plys. Technically, Jeeps are load range C “light truck”. Range D is acceptable and maybe preferable depending on how hard you offroad…you might prefer beefier sidewall, but ride quality will suffer and the higher the load rating the higher the weight. Load E is a range I avoid, way more than I need, stiff ride and heavy.)

With 35s you can find super light weight options. Looks for C load BFG KO2’s, or C load Toyo AT3. Tire width is of course a factor. The AT3 offers an 11.5 width, which saves some weight over the more common 12.5 widths.

At 37s, the c load ko2 is a light option, but runs on the smaller end of the 37” spectrum. I think Milestar Patagonias also come in a 37” C load and pretty light, but those have been less popular in the last couple years and they were put to hard use and are found lacking. (Just what I read, not my experience.). I think the newish Mickey Thompson Baja Boss also offers a 37” C load, and I see lots of folks running them, but I’m not hearing much about them.

I went with the Nitto Ridge Grappler 38s in C load. 80 lbs isn’t light, but pretty dang good for its size. Checks all my boxes for good and quiet on highway and great for the off-roading I’ll do.

 

[GATORB8]

Size and load rating are factors. If you’re limiting yourself to 35s, there are likely many options in C load rating.

(In case it’s helpful for some, load rating has to do with the number of side-wall plys. Technically, Jeeps are load range C “light truck”. Range D is acceptable and maybe preferable depending on how hard you offroad…you might prefer beefier sidewall, but ride quality will suffer and the higher the load rating the higher the weight. Load E is a range I avoid, way more than I need, stiff ride and heavy.)

With 35s you can find super light weight options. Looks for C load BFG KO2’s, or C load Toyo AT3. Tire width is of course a factor. The AT3 offers an 11.5 width, which saves some weight over the more common 12.5 widths.

At 37s, the c load ko2 is a light option, but runs on the smaller end of the 37” spectrum. I think Milestar Patagonias also come in a 37” C load and pretty light, but those have been less popular in the last couple years and they were put to hard use and are found lacking. (Just what I read, not my experience.). I think the newish Mickey Thompson Baja Boss also offers a 37” C load, and I see lots of folks running them, but I’m not hearing much about them.

I went with the Nitto Ridge Grappler 38s in C load. 80 lbs isn’t light, but pretty dang good for its size. Checks all my boxes for good and quiet on highway and great for the off-roading I’ll do.

Tires are definitely a balance of capability and weight. Although the standard is "plys", I believe the radials are rated by load rating equivalent to the old ply method. I would assume some manufacturer's compounds are more efficient at accomplishing the load rating.

 

[GATORB8]

It's interesting to look at the weight variance based on size and load. KO2s for example:

315/70 C = 62.43/63.67
37x12.50 C = 64.84
315/70 E = 65.21
35x12.50 E = 66.67
37x12.50 D = 69.62

You only give up 1-2 pounds going from 315s to 37s on C loads.

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