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Originally Posted by Dimman
I feel exactly the same way about those two wheels. 17 X 8 17.3 lbs PF01s look much better but it's hard to argue with the 17 X 8 RPF1's 15.6 lbs... Also the Star Specs in 235/40R17 is 24lbs.
(Weights from Tire Rack.)
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Same thing for me, I really like the looks of the PFO1's the best...but being nearly 2 lbs heavier each compared to the RPF1's is not acceptable.
Unsprung weight is key and I want to maximize the cars potential without spending a lot - so I think I would be happy with 17x8 RPF1's and a 21lb or lighter tire Max Performance Summer Tire. Since really going for daily driver, don't want R-compound level grip and am actually looking at the 215/45-17 Kumho Ecsta Sport LE's for $99 each with $50 rebate. Just got a 205/55-16 set mounted on 16x7.5 Kosei K-1's for my Tacoma and am really happy with them so far after a few hundred miles. Doesn't have the dry grip of Hankook R-S3's but is about on par with the older R-S2's (like the Kumho MX's) and have better wet traction than both the Hankooks. I'm actually amazed with the wet traction of these tires... in a truck with 1/4 fuel tank level it just grips when turning and cuts right through standing water all while feeling planted. Not quite 'Subaru AWD planted' like R-S3's in the wet on my brothers Impreza RS though...but the most planted of any tire I've had on my Tacoma in the wet (BFG KDW, Falken Azenis RT-215, Kumho Ecsta MX, Hankook R-S2 & R-S3).