Apex ARC-8 vs Konig Countergram weight
Across the 11 sizes both are made in, the Apex ARC-8 is lighter on average by 0.5 lb per wheel (2.0 lb for a set of four). It is lighter in 7 of 11 sizes.
| Size | Apex ARC-8 | Konig Countergram | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17×8 | 17.9 lb (8.12 kg)ET20 | 17.4 lb (7.90 kg)ET45 | 0.5 lb Countergram lighter |
| 17×8.5 | 16.5 lb (7.48 kg)ET20 | 18.7 lb (8.48 kg)ET43 | 2.2 lb ARC-8 lighter |
| 17×9.5 | 16.9 lb (7.69 kg)ET35 | 21.1 lb (9.57 kg)ET25 | 4.2 lb ARC-8 lighter |
| 18×8.5 | 18.5 lb (8.37 kg)ET38 | 18.7 lb (8.48 kg)ET43 | 0.2 lb ARC-8 lighter |
| 18×9.5 | 19.2 lb (8.71 kg)ET22 | 21.1 lb (9.57 kg)ET25 | 1.9 lb ARC-8 lighter |
| 18×10.5 | 21.4 lb (9.71 kg)ET22 | 20.7 lb (9.40 kg)ET25 | 0.7 lb Countergram lighter |
| 18×11 | 20.8 lb (9.44 kg)ET44 | 21.9 lb (9.94 kg)ET15 | 1.1 lb ARC-8 lighter |
| 19×8.5 | 20.5 lb (9.28 kg)ET35 | 22.5 lb (10.21 kg)ET43 | 2.1 lb ARC-8 lighter |
| 19×9 | 20.5 lb (9.30 kg)ET28 | 13.5 lb (6.10 kg)ET35 | 7.1 lb Countergram lighter |
| 19×9.5 | 21.0 lb (9.50 kg)ET22 | 24.7 lb (11.20 kg)ET30 | 3.8 lb ARC-8 lighter |
| 19×11 | 24.5 lb (11.11 kg)ET11 | 22.9 lb (10.40 kg)ET40 | 1.6 lb Countergram lighter |
Each cell is the lightest offset made in that size. Weights are manufacturer figures unless marked as measured.
Apex ARC-8
Flow-formed, 17 sizes listed here.
Price ↗ All Apex ARC-8 sizesKonig Countergram
Flow-formed, 16 sizes listed here.
Price ↗ All Konig Countergram sizesIs the weight difference worth it?
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