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Light weight 17" wheels?

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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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Default Light weight 17" wheels?

Got a 2013 JKU Sport 3.73 Auto...

What are some light weight 17" wheels I can run with some DT 315/70/17s? It's going to be a while before I think about regearing so I'd like to make this combo as light as possible.

Was wanting some Pintlers but I'm not even sure what they weigh vs. some other good brands out there. Stock Moabs + spacers might even be an option if its lighter.

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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 04:49 AM
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Find some you like and then go look up the weight. A pound or two really isn't going to make much of a difference. Get yourself a programmer and you will be fine with your Penta and 3.73's.

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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 05:10 AM
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Centerline and Tirerack both publish weights on a lot of their rims. Not sure if Weld does. There are probably more, but that's all I can think of right now.

Centerline would be my personal go-to for lightweight wheels. I think their entire line is straight up forged aluminum, so you gotta take that into account for whatever you're using the JK for. (ie, I wouldn't use them for rock bashing).

In their 33" max tire size categories, I see Centerline 17x8's weighing in at 19lbs and 17x9.5's at 21lbs. That's pretty sweet. They don't seem to publish weights for their 44" max-size truck rims - but I'd think they'd tell you if you called.
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 05:11 AM
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Just wanted to add in that I love the looks and fitment of AEV Pintlers. I'd be very interested in hearing their weight, if anyone has it.
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by yo_marc
Just wanted to add in that I love the looks and fitment of AEV Pintlers. I'd be very interested in hearing their weight, if anyone has it.
Looks like the Pintler is 23.8 lbs.
AEV Pintler Wheel Non Beadlock
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by flomingo
Looks like the Pintler is 23.8 lbs.
AEV Pintler Wheel Non Beadlock
Hey Flomingo, where did you get that weight? I am a (big) fan of the AEV pintlers myself and am also looking for some weight savings over the OEM wheel. However, when I contacted AEV, they said the non-beadlock pintler clocked in at 27 lbs each, about the same as an OEM Rubicon rim on the 2013 JK's. He did quote me shipping weight, so perhaps the boxes weigh 3.2 lbs each?
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Old May 15, 2013 | 05:11 PM
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The Dick Cepek Torque in matte black, 17x8.5 weighs in at exactly 25.1lbs.
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