Don't laugh, I am ignorant on this. Do you mean per wheel or as a set? I assume as a set.

Thanks
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I haven't ever weighed the two, but I would say per wheel. Aftermarket aluminum wheels are very light, steel wheels are very heavy. A worthwhile modification for sure...

ps - keep in mind that the aluminum wheels will be easier to bend if you hit something nasty.

 

Yep you can save about 22-25 pounds just by going to aluminum rims.

 

99 sports and scramblers already come with aluminum rims right?

 

I have removed about 51lbs from my 98 400 Scrambler & by my calculation can only removed about another 18lbs for a grand total of 69 lbs. Thats if I want to spend big bucks for the last 18lbs because to do it I have to buy the expensive chromoly swing arm, A-arms, steering stem, rims & handle bars. Up to now, removing the 51lbs was cheap in my book. I replaced the exhast system, bumper/radiator guard w/ new modified DG bumper, removed stock shifter & linkage, removed battery, starter, floorboards, oil injection & pump, lights & wiring, fan & used lighter tires. Short of making a steel tubular instead of square frame which might only be another 20lb savings, & making all Aluminum or chromoly U-shafts/drive shafts for the 4X4 portion which would be about another 15-20lbs, I dont see any light at the end of the tunnel. If your not going all the way, it's probably not worth the time, effort or cost in trying to reduce weights by just 15 lbs, you'll never notice it but I guess in theory ever little bit helps. I did notice removing 50+lbs though. My quads pictured first on Schultz's web page. Note the missing shift lever & the red little lever sticking out from under the exhaust shield, that how I shift now.
Jim Maloney 98 400 Scrmabler

 

I just had my rear rack off on my TB325 last weekend for a repaint (emergency cracked flag mount repair before trip to Silver Lake). I thought that it'd weigh about 10 - 15 lbs. but was suprised at how light it was. Between 2-4 pounds I'd guess. Kinda explains weigh the rack load ratings are what they are- that tubing is thin!!!