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I replaced the alloys on my Super a few weeks back and put the Super's alloys on my wife's LX.  I weighed each wheel and tyre combination and was surprised at the outcome:


Stock steel wheels with 155/70r13 tyres:     11kg/24.2lbs


Stock Super S alloys with 175/60R13 tyres:  12kg/26.4lbs


AEZ "Dino" alloys with 185/50R14 tyres:       14kg/30.8lbs


I had hoped to lose a little unsprung weight with the AEZ alloy and tyre combo but ended up gaining over four pounds.  A 17" wheel and tyre combo must weigh at least 35/38 lbs.  Not at all good for all around handling on a small car like the Micra.


For a quick tutorial on unsprung weight go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsprung_weight


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