How much to the tri-spokes weigh?

[gbeaird]

The discussions regarging fitment of the 17" 94-95 GT Tri-Spoke wheels got me wondering about how much these things weigh. I have seen them on an SVO used for the One Lap of America race, and was wondering if they were used for the larger size tire fitment, or if they were really lighter. A lighter wheel would make a BIG performance difference in the car, but I would like to keep the car close to its Ford roots.

Thanks.

Gene Beaird
86 2R SVO
Pearland, Texas

[SVOeric]

I'm not sure about weight, but one other benifit of these wheels (if they are the ones I am thinking of) is brake cooling --

[gbeaird]

I have never had a problem with brake fade. Of course I street drive the car and autocross it. Haven't done any driving events (DE). What I do have issue with is the weight of the wheels. they are pigs! And I have two sets!! :-)

I know that with aftermarket wheels, I can shave almost 10 lbs per corner off the car. I was wondering how much, if any, weight savings I could realize from the GT wheels.

Gene Beaird