Lightweight wheels advice
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I have been looking at all the wheels out there, so many choices. What I want is a good ride, great handling and no loss of acceleration. It's a lot to ask for I guess.
So far I think maybe a 16 wheel with medium height sidewalls will give me a nice ride and keep the handling good. I would like to have the wheel light so it won't affect acceleration too bad. I would also like them to look nice.
So my question to you folks, what wheels might fit my wants? Anyone setup like I am asking and if so, how do you like it.
So far I think maybe a 16 wheel with medium height sidewalls will give me a nice ride and keep the handling good. I would like to have the wheel light so it won't affect acceleration too bad. I would also like them to look nice.
So my question to you folks, what wheels might fit my wants? Anyone setup like I am asking and if so, how do you like it.
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I you go on discounttire.com you will find several 15 and 16" wheels. I have 15" enkei J10 with stock tires. If you go 16" you can get 205-50's and still have some sidewall to absorb those bumps. Rota makes nice lightweight rims. If you stay around 18 lbs per rim you are the same as the steel wheels.
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Other options include the Konig light weight wheels. The Feather and Minuz are 15" coming in at 10lbs each. Other manufacturers have light weights but they can get pricey. Those two Konigs are light and are about $100 each.
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Originally Posted by Gardiner
Thanks for the advice on Konig wheels, I found these and really like them. They 13.3 pounds each.
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Originally Posted by DisneybB
I you go on discounttire.com you will find several 15 and 16" wheels. I have 15" enkei J10 with stock tires. If you go 16" you can get 205-50's and still have some sidewall to absorb those bumps. Rota makes nice lightweight rims. If you stay around 18 lbs per rim you are the same as the steel wheels.
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15" Konig Feathers on stock rubber, discounttiredirect.com $99/each + free shipping. I love em, looks really good on the car. Very comfy ride, lots of grip for what I use, and the car is much more responsive. Its a good bang for the buck rim.
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Originally Posted by Super-Stormtrooper07
Originally Posted by DisneybB
I you go on discounttire.com you will find several 15 and 16" wheels. I have 15" enkei J10 with stock tires. If you go 16" you can get 205-50's and still have some sidewall to absorb those bumps. Rota makes nice lightweight rims. If you stay around 18 lbs per rim you are the same as the steel wheels.
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A friend had RPF1s in stock today, so I made an impulse buy.... Enkei RPF1 15x7 +35 with Falken 512 Ziex 195/55. Wheel + Tire = under 28 lbs!!! My car feels quicker, suspension absorbs bumps noticeably better, and my gas mileage has already increased! Highly recommended
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Originally Posted by DisneybB
I read a while ago that someone put a steelie on a scale and got 18 pounds. Tire is around 20 so that =38 lbs.