[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

So my rim/tire wavering continues, but I think I'm starting to come to a decision.

I'm strongly leaning towards a 17-18lb 17x8 wheel with a 25lb 235/40-17 tire now. It'll be a 1-2lb gain per corner (vs 20lb rim + 21lb tire) which is acceptable for the higher grip level. I could shave that gain and more by going with RS3 tires, but I want the crisper turn-in that the tires with heavier sidewalls provide (Z1* spec most likely).

So I'm thinking 17x8+45 Enkei PF01 or TSW Nurburgring, both are around 17.5lbs.

I'd love to go with the super light Enkei RPF1 or OZ Racing Alleggerita, but I just don't like how either look.

LOL that's where I was. Now I'm back to 215/45/17s with AD08s to try first, then if I still want more grip I'd go 235. IMO 235/40s would be better on 9" wheels, but those are a bit hard to find.. 6ULRs I guess... ugly arse wheel though IMO.

Since I'm going WRB I think I might be able to pull off gold RPF1s.. otherwise I agree they aren't awesome looking so I'd either go with black RPF1s or some PF01s.

I like the Alleggerita look but the price (of the HLTs anyways) is a bit too steep IMO.

The Ultraleggeras might not look too bad on the car either.

Too bad the Kosei K4Rs are only avail in 17x7 (according to TR).