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10-25-2014, 11:22 PM | #1 |
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Lightweight wheels in 18x8.5?
Lightweight to me is starting at 18lbs a wheel and go down.
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10-26-2014, 02:50 PM | #2 |
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TWS T-66F (86/BRZ spec)
18x8.5 5x100 +42 56.1mm bore 6.90 kg (15.21 lbs) http://www.tws-forged.com/tws_t66-f.html Volk Racing CE28N 18x8.5 5x100 +44 65mm bore (needs hub-centric rings) ~7.30kg (~16.00 lbs) http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/products...&wheel=CE28N10 Volk Racing ZE40 18x8.5 5x100 +45 65mm bore (needs hub-centric rings) ~7.30kg (~16.00 lbs) http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/products...=ja&wheel=ZE40 Advan Racing RSII 18x8.5 5x100 +45 73mm bore (needs hub-centric rings) ~7.90kg (17.40 lbs) http://www.yokohamawheel.jp/brand/ad...index_jpn.html SSR GTF01 18x8.5 5x100 +45 73mm bore (needs hub-centric rings) ~8.0 kg (17.6 lbs) http://www.ssr-wheels.com/wheels/gtf01.asp SSR Type F 18x8.5 5x100 +45 73mm bore (needs hub-centric rings) ~8.0 kg (17.6 lbs) http://www.ssr-wheels.com/wheels/typef_1516171819.asp Last edited by 37; 10-26-2014 at 03:05 PM. |
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I'm still editing the list. Don't expect anything cheap.
Sub-18lbs is difficult without going with the standard RPF1 in an 18x8.0 +35 (which I believe is right at 18lbs). The question comes down to needs, budget and whether or not you can afford to potentially damage a hard-to-get, lightweight, forged, expensive wheel on the street. If it's for track-only use then a 17x9 RPF1 is a much better investment. |
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You the man! I expect them to be 600-1000 a wheel... willing to go as high as 800 a wheel if the gains are good enough.
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TWS are the lightest in the $800 range. @CSG Mike should be able to set you up.
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You won't see concave without going 9.5" wide and +35 offset. Staying under 18lbs in those dimensions isn't easy. If concave looks are important then you might as well kiss an 8.5" wheel goodbye.
TWS are functional wheels intended for the lightest weight possible in a given size. Their offsets are high to keep the wheel tucked under the fender and minimize crap thrown back on the car. |
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I'd imagine going that wide will add about 2 pounds a wheel too, huh? Haha shit man..
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There's also the Enkei RS05RR. 18x8.5 is a hair over 18 lbs. It has a front face though. The 18x9.5 has a middle face, but if you want a rear face (most concave), you'll need at least an 18x10, which doesn't come in 5x100.
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I was looking at those. They actually look really sweet, I like them. Do you have any pics of 18x8.5 specifically? Google images has a little bit of everything. .
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Here's a thread with 18x8.5+42 (front face). Still looks pretty nice. edit: For some reason the link takes you to the middle of the page. Scroll to the top for pics. |
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what kind of gains do you expect by getting slightly lighter wheels?
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