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1st97SE Sep 14, 2002 10:50 AM
Looking for lightweight 17's...
 
I just ordered Kosei Racing K1 wheels from Tire Rack. These wheels are 17 X 7.5 and weigh 16 lbs. That is pretty light! Just wanted to let everyone else know they only have a few sets left (available in white only). AND, you really can't beat the price. $139 per wheel. Thought I would share the info.

1st97SE

Linkage23 Sep 14, 2002 12:12 PM
Lighter than that...
 
Hey Man,

I suggest you use the Centerline RPM wheels because the 17s weigh only 13.5lbs. And each pound you loose on unsprung weight will dramatically increase performance gains. Good luck in choosing the right wheels and research before you purchase anything.

-King RYan-

DFord97 Sep 14, 2002 12:39 PM
Konig Rated R's look nice and are pretty light I think. They're not ultra light like the other one that was posted, but they weigh less than a max's stock 16's.

Soon2BMaxed Sep 14, 2002 04:39 PM
Re: Lighter than that...
 
Originally posted by Linkage23
Hey Man,

I suggest you use the Centerline RPM wheels because the 17s weigh only 13.5lbs. And each pound you loose on unsprung weight will dramatically increase performance gains. Good luck in choosing the right wheels and research before you purchase anything.

-King RYan-
yeah except for the fact that they are $300+ a wheel......

voltman Sep 14, 2002 05:43 PM
Re: Looking for lightweight 17's...
 
Originally posted by 1st97SE
I just ordered Kosei Racing K1 wheels from Tire Rack. These wheels are 17 X 7.5 and weigh 16 lbs. That is pretty light! Just wanted to let everyone else know they only have a few sets left (available in white only). AND, you really can't beat the price. $139 per wheel. Thought I would share the info.

1st97SE
Nice buy. Popular choice.

dashingMax Sep 17, 2002 01:46 PM
Re: Looking for lightweight 17's...
 
Originally posted by 1st97SE
I just ordered Kosei Racing K1 wheels from Tire Rack. These wheels are 17 X 7.5 and weigh 16 lbs. That is pretty light! Just wanted to let everyone else know they only have a few sets left (available in white only). AND, you really can't beat the price. $139 per wheel. Thought I would share the info.
1st97SE
Welcome to the Kosei club!
http://home.attbi.com/~dashingMax/im...sei/Kosei1.jpg

voltman Sep 17, 2002 02:32 PM
Re: Re: Looking for lightweight 17's...
 
Originally posted by dashingMax

Welcome to the Kosei club!
http://home.attbi.com/~dashingMax/im...sei/Kosei1.jpg
So how are you liking the ride/handling of 17's compared to 18's?

dashingMax Sep 17, 2002 03:07 PM
Re: Re: Re: Looking for lightweight 17's...
 
Originally posted by voltman

So how are you liking the ride/handling of 17's compared to 18's?
18's handled much better. Those Dunlop SP Sport's seem excellent tires compared to Sumitomo HTR+. However, the HTR+ are all-season versus Dunlops are summer only.
16" stock rims+tires weigh: 40lbs
17" Kosei rims+Sumitomo's weigh: 40lbs
18" Enkei RS6+Dunlops weigh: 45lbs
I am guessing that the Sumitomo's are also kinda heavy. :(

voltman Sep 17, 2002 03:12 PM
Re: Re: Re: Re: Looking for lightweight 17's...
 
Originally posted by dashingMax

18's handled much better. Those Dunlop SP Sport's seem excellent tires compared to Sumitomo HTR+. However, the HTR+ are all-season versus Dunlops are summer only.
16" stock rims+tires weigh: 40lbs
17" Kosei rims+Sumitomo's weigh: 40lbs
18" Enkei RS6+Dunlops weigh: 45lbs
I am guessing that the Sumitomo's are also kinda heavy. :(
Do you think your handling would be better than it is now w/ the 17's if you had Dunlops on them?

djshawnee Sep 17, 2002 03:34 PM
Originally posted by DFord97
Konig Rated R's look nice and are pretty light I think. They're not ultra light like the other one that was posted, but they weigh less than a max's stock 16's.
How much do stock 16's weigh? Sorry if this is a repeat.

Jason R Sep 17, 2002 03:50 PM
Re: Lighter than that...
 
Originally posted by Linkage23
Hey Man,

I suggest you use the Centerline RPM wheels because the 17s weigh only 13.5lbs. And each pound you loose on unsprung weight will dramatically increase performance gains. Good luck in choosing the right wheels and research before you purchase anything.

-King RYan-
hey, would you happen to know off the top of your head how much a set of those rims cost?

Linkage23 Sep 17, 2002 03:53 PM
Lighter than that...
 
Originally posted by UNCDooD


hey, would you happen to know off the top of your head how much a set of those rims cost?
I believe they are around $279 each but I'm sure there are surcharges too. I'd say like $300 a wheel as stated above. Pricey little bastards!

Jason R Sep 17, 2002 04:02 PM
damn! thats a lot of money for some wheels! maybe later on down the road i'll be able to afford some. :-D

NickStam Sep 17, 2002 04:08 PM
hmm, black pearl looks nice on those centerline wheels.

Jason R Sep 17, 2002 04:19 PM
Originally posted by NickStam
hmm, black pearl looks nice on those centerline wheels.
thats exactly what i was thinkin. :D

dashingMax Sep 18, 2002 07:58 AM
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Looking for lightweight 17's...
 
Originally posted by voltman

Do you think your handling would be better than it is now w/ the 17's if you had Dunlops on them?
I think so, however, I would've had to give up "all season" drivability. Guess, you can't have it all :)


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