I want to buy a new set of rims from someone across town and put them in the trunk of my car, but I’m afraid they’ll be too heavy. How much do car rims usually weigh?
Matthew Macgugan · Answered on Nov 03, 2021
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Average car rims weigh about 30 pounds for just the metal, and another 27 pounds for the rubber tire, making the weight for the entire wheel about 50-60 pounds. Of course, this can vary depending on the size and material of the rims.
All-terrain and run flat tires tend to have more rubber and material inside, thus making them heavier than standard street tires. In the case of run flats, this is better than driving on a flat tire but may make the wheel more difficult to transport.
Any time you make modifications to your car, including non-standard rims, be sure to notify your car insurance company. Your car insurance company will want to know about these changes to ensure your vehicle is fully covered in the event of an accident. If your rates rise because of the new rims, it might be time to shop around.
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It’s not easy to change a tire, mainly because of the weight.
Tires can be very heavy, but what is the average weight? How much do tires weigh, and what factors affect how heavy they are?
In this guide, we evaluate the different tire weights. We also talk about what affects the weight. While every tire might be slightly different, this article gives you a better idea of where the weight might fall.
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The average passenger car tire weighs between 15 and 25 pounds. However, the tire’s weight depends a lot on the type and size. A smaller passenger tire might only weigh 15 pounds (6,8 kg), while a larger truck tire can weigh up to 80 pounds (36 kg) or more.
These weights are just for the tire alone, without factoring in the additional pounds that the rim adds.
Factors Affecting Tire Weight1. SizeThe biggest weight factor is the size of the tire. There are multiple facets of the tire size.
First, you must look at the diameter. The diameter affects the volume, which translates to weight. It also shows how much material needs to be used, which makes it heavier.
You must also compare the width of the tire. The wider the tire is, the more material is used and the more air pressure it holds, so the higher the weight is.
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2. TypeThe tire type also affects its overall weight. The compact passenger tire is going to naturally weigh less than the large tire size.
It’s easy to see how tires stack up by weight when compared to one another. In most cases, the smaller the tire is, the less it should weigh.
3. ApplicationThe standard passenger tire comes with a belt system, casing and tread. All of these components will be found across the tire industry. However, certain tires meant for additional purposes can have other features that add to the weight.
As an example, the mud or all-terrain tire has chunky blocks in the tread, which is very different from the regular passenger tire. While these tires could be the same size, the all-terrain tires could be heavier in nature.
Additionally, the premium tire might weigh more overall. It can contain extra layers of rubber compared to the budget-minded tire. While the durability is higher, so is the price.
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Tire Weights by Type1. Passenger CarIt’s difficult to put all passenger car tires into one category because there are so many of them. This category can cover everything from 13- to 20-inches.
The majority of passenger car tires measures between 15 and 25 pounds. The smaller the tire is, the less you can expect it to weigh. It also depends on what level of performance the tire provides, with luxury or performance-focused tires having more material included, adding to the weight.
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2. Truck/SUVThe truck or SUV tire is going to come in a variety of sizes, just like the passenger car tire. When it comes to the light-duty truck tire, it needs to provide support for regular hauling and towing. However, these same tires are used on comparable SUV models. That’s why most of the tires are between 17- and 24-inches.
On average, you can expect a truck or SUV tire to weigh 45 to 100 pounds, although there are some that weigh more or less.
3. Commercial TruckClearly, the commercial truck tire is going to be much heavier than the average pickup truck. They are larger and heavier than the average tire because of how much of a load is put on top of it. These tires must also provide the capability for hauling and towing.
On average, the commercial truck tire will weigh between 100 and 250 pounds. As with all the other types, there can be some that fall lighter or heavier in certain circumstances.
The monster trucks will be among the heaviest on the market. They are built with heavy-duty applications in mind. While they aren’t necessarily towing or hauling any loads, they need to be built, so the rubber doesn’t blow out.
The majority of monster truck tires measure up to 66 inches high and possibly to 43 inches wide. That means you get a tire that’s about 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide. It becomes clear why the tire is meant for monster trucks.
With a tire this big, you can only expect a massive amount of weight. Because these tires weigh between 600 and 900 pounds, it’s not easy to simply change them. It requires a lot of effort and the right equipment to get one of these tires off and a new one put on.
5. MotorcycleIf you think that a motorcycle tire is usually lighter than a passenger car tire, you would be right. It’s important for all motorcycles to keep the weight to a minimum, which is why lighter tires are used.
On average, the motorcycle tire might weigh between 8 and 30 pounds. Generally, the front tires usually weigh less than rear tires.
Unlike the car tires, where all four will likely weigh the same amount if they are the same brand, the two motorcycle tires can have different weights.
6. Golf CartThe golf cart tire helps you to traverse even smooth surfaces, such as what’s found on the golf course. For this reason, the tires don’t need to weigh a lot.
On average, you can expect golf car tires to weigh about 10 pounds. This could be a little more than what’s found on a lawnmower.
7. TrailerThe trailer tire needs to be able to hold whatever you are hauling. Depending on the size of the trailer, your tires could weigh around 10 pounds each.
Trailers can also hold a varying amount of tires. If the trailer contains two axles with dual-tire hubs, you would have a total of eight tires.
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ATVAll-terrain vehicles have tires that can handle rough surfaces. For this reason, they are built to handle more obstacles and uneven terrain.
On average, the ATV tires will weigh between 20 and 40 pounds. The UTV will hold the same type of tires.
9. Farm/TractorThere is a wide variety of farm and tractor tires available, depending on what equipment you are using. These tires must be able to get across any type of surface, or the farmer might not be able to get to crops or accomplish the tough jobs that are ahead.
That’s why farm and tractor tires can have a variety of weight ratings. Some can weigh as low as 30 pounds, while others can weigh hundreds of pounds.
How much a big tire weighs depends entirely on how big the tire is. For example, large tractor tires can weigh 400 to 600 pounds each, which can give a total weight of all 4 tires of 2400 pounds.
Large SUV tires for a car can weigh 100 pounds or more.
The best and most accurate way to figure out the weight of your tire is to either get the correct weight from the tire manufacturer or put it on a scale. If you find the product number on the tire, you can often find the weight information on the tire manufacturer’s website.
The weight difference between a tire filled with air or empty is only a few grams, so the difference is almost unmeasurable. Therefore, to find out how much a tire weighs with air, you need to find out how much it weighs without air.
The average rim weighs around 20 to 30 pounds, and the average tire is around 15 to 25 pounds. Therefore, you can expect a full wheel weight of 35 to 55 pounds. However, this depends on many factors such as rim material, tire size and much more.
To arrange the delivery of discs to other regions of Russia, you need to clarify information about the weight and volume of the goods and set the cost of sending. This section provides approximate data on the weight and volume of tires and rims.
| Important! Since all models differ from each other in width and design, all the values indicated in the table are not exact and are close to the average value. |
The larger the wheel size of a particular model, the greater the weight. The difference in the weight category depends on the diameter of the wheel. This is because manufacturers use different metal alloys (for example, aluminum or magnesium-based alloy).
In addition, each model has a specific design, which also affects the difference in wheel weight with a larger or smaller diameter.
Therefore, the weight of the disks in the table is indicated taking into account average values.
| Disc diameter | Volume 1pc (m3) | Weight 1pc (kg) | Volume 4pcs (m3) | Weight 4pcs (kg) |
| 12 | 0.03 | 5.5 | 0.10 | 22 |
| 13 | 0.03 | 6.0 | 0.12 | 24 |
| 14 | 0.04 | 6.5 | 0.14 | 26 |
| 15 | 0.05 | 8.0 | 0. | 32 |
| 16 | 0.06 | 9.5 | 0.24 | 38 |
| 17 | 0.078 | 11.5 | 0.30 | 46 |
| 18 | 0.09 | 13.0 | 0.36 | 52 |
| 19 | 0.10 | 15.5 | 0.42 | 62 |
| 20 | 0.12 | 17.0 | 0.49 | 68 |
| 21 | 0.16 | 19.5 | 0.62 | 78 |
| 22 | 0.18 | 23.0 | 0.72 | 92 |
| 23 | 0. | 27.0 | 0.84 | 108 |
Most often, the cost of delivery by the transport company is calculated by the volume of the wheel. This applies to light alloy and forged wheels as well as heavier forged (steel) wheels.
You can determine the volume and weight of car tires in the section: "Weight of tires".
You can calculate the cost of external dimensions using a tire calculator.
The weight of a wheel is not related to safety. For safety, it is important that the disc is solid, level, balanced and attached to the hub with the correct fasteners and with the correct clamping torque. And if so, almost no one looks at the weight when buying new discs.
In this video, we tell who and why should still take into account how much discs weigh. Plus, we put stamped, cast and forged wheels in different diameters on the scales in order to accurately represent the difference in kilograms.
If it's uncomfortable to watch, read the text version below the video.
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Selecting discs by weight is useful for savings. The weight of the disc goes into the unsprung weight of the car, which also includes the weight of the tires, parts of the brake system, disc with caliper, hub and some suspension parts. Lighter wheels make it easier to accelerate and brake. Consequently, the engine makes less effort to turn the wheels. Less effort means less fuel. And with lighter wheels, parts wear out longer.
The weight of the disc is influenced by the technology and materials of manufacture. The heaviest and cheapest are stamped discs.
Average weight and average price for alloy wheels. The lightest and most expensive are forged alloy wheels.
The difference in weight between the stamped and forged wheels is 3 kg 180 g. The cast wins over the stamped 2 kg 100 g. If you multiply the difference by four, you get a mass that can be thrown off the car. And this difference will affect the dynamism of the car.
In size 6.5x16 we get an unexpected result: iron - 8 kg 800 g, and cast - 9kg 460 g. This is an exception to the rule, and few people would admit that this could be so. Alloy wheels are heavier than iron counterparts due to the margin of safety that the manufacturer was trying to achieve.
For clarity, we summarize the weighing results in a table. A star indicates an atypical result: as a rule, stamped wheels weigh more than cast ones.
| R15 | R16 * | R17 | |
| Stamps. | 8.28 kg | 8.80 kg | 12.88 kg |
| Cast | 7.04 kg | 9.46 kg | 10.78 kg |
| Forged | - | - | 9.70 kg |
If you drive long distances on country roads with a quality surface every day, pay attention to alloy wheels or forged ones.
Lighter weight with sufficient engine power and good torque will save on fuel. Due to the tangible difference in price, when choosing between cast or forged, financial possibilities are taken into account.
If you drive daily on poor-quality roads or off-road, then the choice is yours with iron rims: they are maintainable and inexpensive. And when you drive exclusively in the city and rarely go on the highway, then you can ignore the weight: it will not work to compensate for the difference in cost on fuel consumption. In this case, between stamped, cast and forged wheels, they choose according to taste and wallet.
The material was prepared by Avtoset, the leader of the tire market in Belarus, according to the International Agency MASMI Research Group for 2018.
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