Original Posted By: leonstefanhutks(at)webtv.net (Leon Stefan)
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Wheel Weight leonstefanhutks(at)webtv.net (Leon Stefan)I too have become fanatic about weight saving. I haven't built gearlegs, but am going the ATV 4-wheeler rout as described in a pastBPANews. The author claims 17 lbs per side, total! even with the gearlegs! I have my wheels, hubs, 3/4" axels etc., and I believe he is veryclose. At Aeromart (Oshkosh) I lifted a pair of Goodyear wheels, brakesbearings etc. that were probably exchanged for Cleavelands and I guessedthem to be 40 lbs. alone (conservativly). The big atv tires have thelook of the old Goodyear Airwheels of the 30's, and am consideringsetting up my Piet without shocks for additional weight savings. Canalways add later if needed. Leon S.________________________________________________________________________________