Philip Tonkin Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I am trying to design a light weight camping trailer. MAM will be 750Kg and it will be un-braked. Just to carry camping stuff when the back of the 90 is full of people. It's not an expedition trailer. As it has a low MAM I need to keep the weight of the trailer itself down but would like the wheels to match if not too heavy themselves. Anyone know the approx weight of a freestyle alloy wrapped in a 265 BFG AT? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I'd guess about 25kg to 30kg per wheel and tyre. I could weigh one of my MT's on alloys if critical but it would be a bit of a pain as I would have to take it down to work to some big scales, so if a guess is good enough I won't bother... I don't think the alloys will be much different in weight to a standard steel wheel, yes aluminium is lighter but the wheel is several time the thickness to keep sufficient strength.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrFrog Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I've got to take the wheel off the door this week end to fit a swing carrier, I'll try and remember to weigh it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Tonkin Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 Thanks all. An estimate is ok. I will take my spare off soon and carry it onto my bathroom scales to see how much heavier it makes me! Regards, Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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