Lightweight/Strong 17's ?
Nov 21, 2007, 08:37 AM
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I picked up a set of 17x9 5zigen FN01-RC for track tires and I'm impressive with how well they fit (no spacers needed, no fender rolling etc) I have 255 nitto NT01s mounted but they fit so vertically that I wouldn't hesitate to go 275 next time.
My goal was the cheapest / lightest wheel, I honestly didn't care what they looked like, but I do like how they looked in the end.
I want to say I paid like $9xx shipped but this was with the $100 deal that discount tires direct had a while back.
My goal was the cheapest / lightest wheel, I honestly didn't care what they looked like, but I do like how they looked in the end.
I want to say I paid like $9xx shipped but this was with the $100 deal that discount tires direct had a while back.
Nov 21, 2007, 10:38 AM
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If you want STRONG and lightweight and larger than OEM fitment, go with 17X9 Volk CE28Ns.
I had a set when I went sideways over a curb. The front right wheel took the brunt of the hit. The wheel only bent in and I was able to drive 200miles home on the wheel just like that without so much a wobble.
I had a set when I went sideways over a curb. The front right wheel took the brunt of the hit. The wheel only bent in and I was able to drive 200miles home on the wheel just like that without so much a wobble.
Nov 30, 2007, 07:50 AM
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I just bought a set of RPF1's in 18x9.5+38 with 20mm kicks front spacers... just got them last night and it was cold so I havent put them on yet... Got the RPF1's for $300 each... I saw a thread where they were weighed on a shipping scale and they are actually under 18 lbs, within 1/2 lb of the MR's BBS.. even tho they are 1" bigger diameter and 1.5" wider and not even forged! I put RE01s on the Enkeis which are about 7+ lbs lighter per tire than Falken RT615s and have better grip- got them for $900 (buy 3 get 1 free from my work
) So total spent was about $2100 (unless I end up having to do any fender rolling) and now I have a nice winter set and a nice summer set, both weigh about the same and price was a major factor- Overall wheel/tire combo weight is similar to stockers... I put snow tires on my BBS...
) So total spent was about $2100 (unless I end up having to do any fender rolling) and now I have a nice winter set and a nice summer set, both weigh about the same and price was a major factor- Overall wheel/tire combo weight is similar to stockers... I put snow tires on my BBS...
Dec 10, 2007, 08:19 PM
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I will try the KOSEIs next season for drag racing probably along with BFGs...
My research until now...
Stock 17x8 EVO IX Enkeis with stock Advans: 45 lbs (20 lbs rims / 25 lbs tires)
My 18x8.5 Gram Light Optimise with 245/40-18 Falken RT-615: 46.5 lbs (18.1 lbs wheels / 28.4 lbs tires)
KOSEI K1-TS 17x8 with BFG T/A Drag Radials 225/45-17: 38.5 lbs (15.5 lbs wheels / 23 lbs tires)
Thats 6.5 lbs per tires (rotating mass) and 26 lbs in total from the car...
If i decide and sell my Gram Lights i will sell them to get Motegi Racing Traklite 2s for drag racing which are forged, weight 14.5 per wheel and they are not crazy expensive... If i dont sell them the Falkens are DEFINITELY OUT because they are TOO HEAVY for my liking... probably i will go with either the Kumho MXs (235/40-18 which weights 24 lbs....4.3 lbs per tire) or if i decide to spare no expense with the Pirelli P Zero Corsa 235-40-18 which weight a feather 22 lbs...6.3 lbs per tire less but 120 dollars more per tire!!!)
However best value hands downs are the KOSEIS... got them for 219 from tirerack...!!!
My research until now...
Stock 17x8 EVO IX Enkeis with stock Advans: 45 lbs (20 lbs rims / 25 lbs tires)
My 18x8.5 Gram Light Optimise with 245/40-18 Falken RT-615: 46.5 lbs (18.1 lbs wheels / 28.4 lbs tires)
KOSEI K1-TS 17x8 with BFG T/A Drag Radials 225/45-17: 38.5 lbs (15.5 lbs wheels / 23 lbs tires)
Thats 6.5 lbs per tires (rotating mass) and 26 lbs in total from the car...
If i decide and sell my Gram Lights i will sell them to get Motegi Racing Traklite 2s for drag racing which are forged, weight 14.5 per wheel and they are not crazy expensive... If i dont sell them the Falkens are DEFINITELY OUT because they are TOO HEAVY for my liking... probably i will go with either the Kumho MXs (235/40-18 which weights 24 lbs....4.3 lbs per tire) or if i decide to spare no expense with the Pirelli P Zero Corsa 235-40-18 which weight a feather 22 lbs...6.3 lbs per tire less but 120 dollars more per tire!!!)
However best value hands downs are the KOSEIS... got them for 219 from tirerack...!!!
Last edited by kouzman; Dec 10, 2007 at 08:28 PM.
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