Seeking 17x9 wheel that is a +22- +32 offset that's race light

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Jan 26, 2011, 05:00 PM

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Those wheels are like 20lbs for a 17...nice but heavy as hell. 5zigens are even lighter but have a weak +35 offset.

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Jan 26, 2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DrivelineSales

I think you'll be most impressed with the Weds TC105N's. Their 18x10.5 +12 setup is light enough to pick up with a finger.

We have a few sets of the 17x9.0's in stock.

price on the 17x9 in whatever offset doesn't need a spacer! and if you have 17x9.5 with whatever offset doesn't need a spacer! shipped to 19444

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Jan 26, 2011, 05:27 PM

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+1 ... there's a thread where they weighed in at 13.6lbs. Doesn't get much lighter than that

13.8lbs on my bathroom scale.

I have been running these rims in autox for about 5-6 years. I wouldn't recommend these rims for long track events, they are meant for that ultra quick qualifying lap.

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Jan 26, 2011, 06:50 PM

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Jan 26, 2011, 07:31 PM

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Buddy Club QF's. 14lbs, forged and very strong.

Been really leaning towards the the RG-D's but the weight of them QF's and their Forged and at that price... Hard to beat!

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Jan 28, 2011, 11:14 AM

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13.8lbs on my bathroom scale.

I have been running these rims in autox for about 5-6 years. I wouldn't recommend these rims for long track events, they are meant for that ultra quick qualifying lap.

why would you not want a super light rim like this for the track. i only see benefits of light weight wheels, speaking theoretically to my understanding, since i still use oem but am looking to buy

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Jan 28, 2011, 04:46 PM

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Less rotational mass, lighter=better

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Jan 28, 2011, 05:17 PM

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and they are hard to find

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Been really leaning towards the the RG-D's but the weight of them QF's and their Forged and at that price... Hard to beat!

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Jan 28, 2011, 11:00 PM

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why would you not want a super light rim like this for the track. i only see benefits of light weight wheels, speaking theoretically to my understanding, since i still use oem but am looking to buy

There's an article floating around from a few years back (I think it was from a Japanese magazine) where they did a track test comparing a lightweight wheel to a heavier racing wheel. The heavier wheel did better on the track because the lightweight wheel flexed so much that the weight savings were not worth it.

There is also the issue that a lighter weight wheel with less material will fatigue faster and end up cracking sooner. This is why the Buddyclub wheels have QF in the name, they're meant to get the most out of a short QualiFying session which typically only lasts a few laps.