(X-posted on rennlist, I guess I'm panicking right now)

Hi everyone,
From all the great reviews of ccw, I decided to buy some sp18's(shotpeened anodized) for my 02 c4s. I was told that they'd be around 22 pounds for the rear(18 x 11) and 20(18 x 8.5) for the front. Of course, give or take .5 as they said it wasn't set in stone. I just got them today and the rears are 24.4 and 25. They're not even the same weight! fronts are 22.

So a few questions: Should I be worried about the discrepancy in the rear wheel weight? I bought these mainly as track wheels, thinking I'd get a light but strong wheel. These are definitely not light, and the weight mismatch worries me. I'm wondering if I should have gone with the oz alleggeritta for half the price. CCW's closed now, but I'm calling them first thing in the morning. Does anyone know what their return policy is?

Thanks,
Varun

 

Wow, that's heavy for 18". As long as you haven't mounted tires on them you should be able to return them, but they might hit you with a re-stocking fee. I thought 1-piece wheels were lighter than 3-piece. Most 3-piece wheels in 18" are much lighter than that. Also, why wouldn't they know the wheel wieghts? Is this the first set they've made in that size and design?

 

Yeah, I'm very disappointed with the weights. I was thinking they'd be around 21 for the rears. I just called them up and it looks like they'll be giving me a full refund, so that's the good news. They are beautiful wheels, but hardly an upgrade since they're so heavy.

They did custom build the wheel to this size, which is why they wouldn't give me any set weight for them. They did give me an estimate though, and this is definitely outside that. You'd think they'd weigh them before they ship it...

 

Call and talk to them. The rears should at least weigh the same

Edit: lol didnt see u had posted. Glad it worked out for ya