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Old 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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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

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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

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
No surprise half of those are by Volk. Man though I wish they looked a little bit better though. Thanks man!
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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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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).
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.

http://counterspacegarage.com/produc...orged.html?p=1
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TWS are the lightest in the $800 range. @CSG Mike should be able to set you up.

http://counterspacegarage.com/produc...orged.html?p=1
I like the design but are there any more concave styles?
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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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You won't see concave without going 9.5" wide and +35 offset.

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.
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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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.
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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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. .
The ones that look so sweet and super concave on the stanced out rocket bunnies are probably 18x10 and 18x11 with rear faces and deep offsets. Sigh.


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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The ones that look so sweet and super concave on the stanced out rocket bunnies are probably 18x10 and 18x11 with rear faces and deep offsets. Sigh.


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.
Wish the car had more power to run setups like that? I wanna go with wheels like that but it's not gonna happen with an NA setup... I might go with the enkeis, but honestly the te37sl has been the wheel I've been eying. Can't find any other wheel that matches what I like.. stupid hard to find complementing wheels.
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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.
what kind of gains do you expect by getting slightly lighter wheels?
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