I’ve run a set of Volk Racing GT-V wheels in 19×8.5 on my own car. I bought them used. Mercury Silver finish. A few nicks. Clean faces though. I was nervous about the weight, so I put them on a scale before anything else. You know what? They’re lighter than they look.
For anyone hunting factory literature, the archived spec sheet for the GT-V can still be found on the Upgrade Motoring site.
If you want every last measurement and photo of the weigh-in session, my detailed GT-V write-up lives over on PDV Racing.
My setup (so you know the context)
- Car: 2010 Infiniti G37S Coupe (5×114.3)
- Square setup: 19×8.5 all around
- Offset: +35
- Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S in 245/35R19
- Extras: metal valve stems, Volk center caps, aluminum hub rings (73.1 to 66.1)
Small side note: I set toe and camber mild for street comfort. Nothing too wild. Fall weather, around 60°F, so the tires were not super sticky at first.
The scale story (real numbers)
I used two scales at home:
- Accuteck ShipPro digital shipping scale
- A basic bathroom scale as a cross-check (just me holding the wheel, then subtract my weight)
Here’s what I got for the bare wheels:
- Lightest GT-V 19×8.5: 21.8 lb
- Heaviest GT-V 19×8.5: 22.1 lb
- Average: 22.0 lb
Notes:
- Those numbers include the valve stem and center cap.
- Without the cap, each wheel was right at 21.6–21.8 lb.
- My aluminum hub ring adds about 0.1 lb, but that stays on the car.
For a fair compare, I weighed my stock G37S front wheel (19×8.5 cast). It was 29.1 lb with the cap. So I dropped about 7.1 lb per corner on the fronts, and about the same on the rears since I went square.
Likewise, for readers exploring ultra-lightweight drag-oriented options, my hands-on review of Bogart Racing wheels shows how a forged 17-inch setup compares on the scales.
Now the full setup with tires:
- GT-V + PS4S 245/35R19: 46.2–46.6 lb each (my tires weighed 24.2–24.6 lb)
- Old wheel + old tire: 54–55 lb each (my old tires were heavier by about a pound)
So total rolling weight saved was about 8–9 lb per corner for me. That’s not small. That’s the kind of cut you can feel. For anyone cross-shopping other wheel models and sizes, PDV Racing keeps a constantly updated database of real-world weights that makes side-by-side comparisons easy. You can also browse the broader Wheel Flip weight database to see numbers submitted by enthusiasts across dozens of brands.
How it felt on the road
First drive, I said “oh.” The steering felt light, but not twitchy. Turn-in was sharper. It held a line without fuss. Over bumps, the front end didn’t crash as much. It kind of skipped less and settled faster. That’s the un-sprung stuff at work—less weight bouncing up and down.
Off a stop, the car pulled a bit cleaner. Not night and day, but enough that I noticed right away. Parking-lot speeds were nicer too. You can feel it in your hands. It’s like your wrists got a break.
Brakes? A touch more bite at the start of the pedal. That makes sense, since there’s less stuff to slow down. On the highway, no weird shake. I checked runout by eye while spinning them on the balancer. Looked true.
A small tangent that matters
I balanced these with stick-on weights behind the spokes. The finish is smooth, so use clean alcohol wipes before the weights. Otherwise, they slide. Ask me how I know. I had to redo one rear. Annoying, but fixable.
The looks vs. the weight
Funny thing. The GT-V looks chunky and bold in photos. In person, the spoke shape is lean. The wheel isn’t as heavy as the face suggests. That’s a nice trick. I like the way the lip catches light at dusk. My neighbor thought they were heavier than stock. He lifted one and laughed.
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Real-world notes and quirks
- Center caps: add a couple of ounces each. I weighed them because I’m that person.
- Hardware: metal stems weigh more than rubber ones, but not by much.
- Finish: my Mercury Silver hides brake dust well. Chips? I’ve got a tiny nick from a socket slip. You’ll want a snug socket and tape on the walls.
- Torque: I stuck with 80 ft-lb on my lugs (Infiniti spec). Rechecked after 50 miles. All good.
- Clearance: Plenty for my factory Akebonos. If you run massive brakes, measure, but this face clears a lot.
If you’re curious how a tougher, budget-minded steel wheel survives actual dirt-track abuse, have a look at the season-long Bassett Racing story.
What the weight change did for me
- Steering: quicker and lighter, but steady on-center
- Ride: less hop over broken city streets
- Accel: feels a hair snappier in first and second
- Braking: a bit more eager at the top of the pedal
- MPG: up about 0.5 on my same route (could be traffic too, but it stuck for two weeks)
Who will love this
- Folks who care about feel more than crazy stretch or show fitment
- Daily drivers who want a real weight drop without going to a tiny wheel
- Weekend track folks who still want a nice face and easy-to-clean spokes
The good and the not-so-good
Pros:
- My set weighed around 22 lb per wheel in 19×8.5—light for a 19
- Real, seat-of-the-pants change in steering and ride
- Strong and straight, balanced easy
- Design holds up; it looks fast without trying too hard
Cons:
- Hard to find clean sets now; they’re not new on shelves
- Finish can chip if you’re sloppy with sockets (guilty)
- Center caps aren’t cheap if you lose one
- If you want the absolute lightest 19 on earth, there are a few rarer wheels that weigh a bit less
My bottom line
If you’re hunting for the weight of the Volk Racing GT-V in 19×8.5, here’s my plain answer: mine came in right around 22 lb each, give or take a few ounces with caps and stems. On my G37S, that cut about 7–9 lb per corner compared to stock. And yes, I felt it every day.
Would I buy them again? Yep. They made my car feel awake, but still calm. And when the sun hits that lip in the late afternoon, I kind of just stand there and stare. Silly? Maybe. Worth it? For me, totally.