lightest rims

[phenoyz]

What is the lightest rims available?
from 15 thru 17 inches?

thanks

[yarstar]

From what I've read, the Rota Attack 15" is 10lbs, but you can't find them in any color except orange.

There's an Enkei 15" that's reported at 9.1lbs, but it costs.

The Konig Heliums are 11.5lbs, and alot of people on here use them.

I just ordered a set of Maxxim Assault 15"s, that are 11lbs, each. They are on sale at: www.jlbmotorsports.com for $350/set shipped.

Kimona is the MAN when it comes to wheels. He's the guy to ask a wheel question.

[cali yaris]

SSR Type C is 10.5 pounds for 16 x 7, Type F is 11 pounds. Super light for a 16" wheel.

The lightest wheels I've ever seen I just sold to Gideon - VOLK CE28N 14x5.5 - 6.5 pounds each!

[LtNoogie]

My Motegi TrakLite (15 x 6.5) wheels are marked 4.5kg. Equates to 9.9lbs

[LtNoogie]

Kimona is the MAN when it comes to wheels. He's the guy to ask a wheel question.

Is Kimona really a man? :iono:His avatar is gorgeous but he really knows his wheels and tires, or "tyres" as he spells it.

[Ryu]

My Kosei K1 TS 14" weigh 9.2 lb at shop, but Garm those 6.5lb wheel must be a blast to move around.

[andruboz]

15" rpf1 enkeis. the 2 different offsets have 2 different weights according to tire rack.

41 mm offset 9.5 lbs 35 offset 9.9 lbs

[thebarber]

falken hanabi's are 15x7 and about 10lbs...

[why?]

dude, wow it's been a long time since i been here. Just destroyed one of my stock wheels hitting something, and now that i actually have money i'm going to buy something aftermarket. I remember searching for prices for the aforemetnioned volks before, but anyone know offhand a good place to get them online? Or even better, anywhere in the orlando, fl area?

[toad]

according to ssr's catalog, the 15in. type-c in 15x5.5(+42) comes in at 9.6# while the same wheel in 15x6 is 8.4# for +38 and 8.0# in +45. maybe the wheel gods can chime in, but shouldn't the 5.5 in. wide wheel be less weight than the 6 in. wheel? bolt patterns on both wheels are 4x100. btw, i just looked at the pictures of gideon's volks - OMG!!!!!!!!!! are volks any more affordable than ssr's?

[at3GG]

the heliums are actually listed @ 10.6 i believe

[arthurtoo]

www.wheelweights.net

they have quite a comprehensive list of rims, size, brand and more importantly the weight.

[Doc Zaius]

Hey "why?"! I haven't seen you around here in a long time!

But yeah, my set of Motegi Traklites are 16x6.5, and weigh in at 12.1 lbs each. Coupled with a lightweight tire (Falken Ziex 512), I'm saving 3lbs per corner, while running a wider tire and a bigger rim! :thumbsup:

[thebarber]

someone out here is selling some fn01r-c 14" rims....i think theyre around 9lbs...

[marcus]

light rims are mostlikely good only for tracks... slight bump or pot holes will easily damage them..

[Doc Zaius]

light rims are mostlikely good only for tracks... slight bump or pot holes will easily damage them..

Mine are forged, dude... I bet they're pretty strong. Still, I'm not going pothole-hunting! :tongue:

[thebarber]

Mine are forged, dude...

baller.

[why?]

ah some of the lightest wheels are stock. like the stock 82-84 Supra wheels. My dad has over 250,000 miles on his 82, all with the stock forged wheels, and never had a problem.

[Split]

i'm still on a quest to find the lightest 16x7's that are at least +43mm offset. I've conluded that is the minimum to prevent rubbing with a 205mm width tire.

[cali yaris]

well, if you didn't find it in this thread, I'm not sure you will -- lots of good choices posted here

[03Z33]

Racing Hart CP-035 are 12.8lbs each with valve stems in 17x7.0 +38, I doubt you'll find a stronger lighter wheel in this sizing.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/1996%20Ford%20Probe%20GT/sh_035_top.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2436000-2436999/2436283_69_full.jpg

[Russelt3hPirate]

light rims are mostlikely good only for tracks... slight bump or pot holes will easily damage them..

you're 100% right, weight is the only factor to look at regarding wheel strength. :rolleyes:

15x7 +35mm RE30s weigh in at sub 10lbs.

[eTiMaGo]

I was looking into that too just now actually, can't touch those RacingHarts, or Volk CE-28s or TE-37's... SSR Type C's are quite light too!

www.wheelweights.net

[bosbik]

how about the Rota subzero's?..they are like the racingharts copy

here:
Rota Subzero Cast 15x6.5 12.9 lbs
Rota Subzero Cast 16x7 14.5 lbs
Rota Subzero Cast 17x7 16.5 lbs
Rota Subzero Cast 17x7.5 16.9 lbs
Rota Subzero Cast 18x7.5 19.0

[bdc87]

I believe my Heliums are 10.8. It sweet having light wheels I just wish my falkens were lighter. The have to be the best lightweight wheel for the price and they can take it. I've ran over multiple holes and roadkill and the heliums are still standing.

[CASTREX]

Price / Weight ratio, the Heliums win hands down.

Plus they look good on the Yaris. Very Vitzy looking

[phenoyz]

whats the lightest 15'rims?

[03Z33]

Weld Racing make a drag racing wheel (for the rear only) that cannot be used on the street. It's 15x3.0" and weighs around 4lbs.

[Russelt3hPirate]

whats the lightest 15'rims?

Weld Racing make a drag racing wheel (for the rear only) that cannot be used on the street. It's 15x3.0" and weighs around 4lbs.

width plays a huge roll in weight.

how wide are you looking to go.

although a 15 foot wheel seems excessive. ;)

[fuji]

In you guys that have changed to significantly lighter wheels, how is the ride quality and the overall performance gains???

[Ryu]

In you guys that have changed to significantly lighter wheels, how is the ride quality and the overall performance gains???

Ride quality seems the same to me, but with better acceleration and braking that you will feel instantly.

[Split]

i think the lightest low-budget to high-performance ratio would be rota slipstreams.
size: 17x8 or 17x7.5
bolt pattern: 4x100
offset: +48

they're lighter than factory and you can run up to a 215 width tire without rubbing because the offset is so high.

if you insist on rubbing a 16"inch for cheaper tires and lighter weight yet, you can get it in:
size: 16 x 7
bolt pattern: 4 x 100
offset: +45
and run a 205/50R16 instead.

They come in any finish you could imagine. I think Full Royal Black would be the nicest, but Full Royal Sport Bronze would look really hot on a white yaris too.
http://www.rotawheels.com/images/products/slipstream_4.jpg

215/35R17 definitely wont rub, and 215/40R17 shouldn't rub and is closer to your OEM size. 215/45R17 would look sweet but would probably rub (i think that's the OEM size for my IS300).
Hankook & Yokohama make tires in this size: 215/35R17. The hankook tires only weigh 17lbs!

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I ordered some Rota Circuit-10's for the yaris because that's what the girlfriend thinks looks best. I'll post pics of them when they're on the car, 16x7 -- Full Royal Gunmetal finish (brand new finish that was just released and no-one has yet)

[Mouse]

949 racing 6UL's in 15x8 +36 offset weigh in at 12.7lbs. They also come in 15x9 +36 weigh in at 13.2lbs.

The 15x8 cost $159/wheel
The 15x9 cost $189/wheel

http://949racing.com/

[TOUGEghost]

Enkei RPF1 15x7: 9.9 lbs, $199. There's a few wheels that beat this, but they cost about twice as much.

[fuji]

I wonder if those 949 racing 6ul 15x8 would even fit on our cars. It would be really coll if they did.

[marcus]

i thought 16/50/205 on +40 offset on trd springs is ok.. im worried during camping.. the car is extra lowered rear tucked in.. would i rub while driving?? anyone!!

[d1nzfe]

Lightest 15"!
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5122/p7190256.jpg