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Lightest OEM Size Wheel?
Hi everyone, like most people, I'd like to get a aftermarket set of wheels. My primary goal is saving some un-sprung weight. I'd like to stick to the OEM wheel size to maintain the stock feel and lightest weight possible.
I notice that most aftermarket wheels are wider. What are the lightest wheels I can find that has OEM sizing (215/45r17) and are under $450 per wheel? (Enkei RPF1 isn't my cup of tea unfortunately) |
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Wedssport TC105X comes in OEM like size:17x7,5 +45 (for PP at least) and weight should be around 15 lbs. Not sure if you can get them under 450$/wheel.
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Enkei PF01 5x100 17x7.5 +45 = 17 lb
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With the Enkei RPF1's, will going with 17x7.5+48 be just like oem where my rear wheels are way too sunken in? |
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Kosei k4r 17x8 et36 is 15.8 pounds
Edit:. Oops, OEM isn't 8" wide, sorry.
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Used set of forged wheels.
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Used sets of TE37 in 17x7/7.5 usually do not command a lot of interest and can be had for about $1500-$2000
SSR Type C are also quite lightweight. There is a set available on craigslist for $1k . I read 17x7.5 weighs in at 14.9 pounds |
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Lightest OEM Size Wheel?
While that’s true they’re also very difficult to find. I snagged a set of 18x7.5 TE37s for my 2013 after over a year of periodically searching. I’d love to find another set for the 2022.
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Of course with the same width, same offset, they'll put the wheel lip and tires in exactly the same place relative to fenders. Get lower offset and/or wider if you don't want them to look as sunken-in.
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I have 18x8.5 +43 TC105X @ 16.4 lbs/wheel w/ 225-40 PS4S (21 lbs) & such huge difference in weight from stock makes the car feel so much lighter & agile. Yes, it's not cheap but I'm happy not only with its performance but also knowing I have a little more unique setup than most who go for Enkei’s, Work, Rays, etc. Sent from my SM-G781W using Tapatalk
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Fun fact, 2004 STI wheels are 17x7.5 and weigh <16lbs. They will clear Brembos too.
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Those trd 17" RS2.0 wheels are lighter than stock but for a 17x7.5 forged wheel they are not light compared to other options.
I believe the TWS t66-f still holds the title for lightest forged consumer aluminum wheels. Their 17's don't come available in 7.5 though but they 17x8.0 weigh in at just under 14lbs (6.32kg) EDIT: sorry didn't see the price cap. @ 450 a wheel you best bet would be the TRD. I'd just go with the rpf1's in that case and use the saved $ over getting the trd's towards better rubber
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If you are open to a 225/45R17 tire you can cross shop 17x8 sizing. Still gives you plenty of offset flexibility.
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