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Old 07-09-2005, 05:22 PM
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Lightest 15-inch wheels?

I need a set of ultra light 15s for drag racing. I know the stock sawblades I mounted my 23" M&H slicks on weight 19 lbs each, so anything around 10-12lbs would be perfect.
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Since you didn't specify if price was an issue so I'm just going to list some wheels that I know are light weight (some may be expensive):
- Advan Racing RG(cast) - 15x6.5=10.5lbs 15x7=11.4lbs
- Buddy Club P1(Forged) - 15x7=10.1lbs
- Desmond Rega Master EVO(forged) - 15x6.5=8.6lbs
- Enkei RPF1(cast) - 15x7=9.1lbs
- Konig Helium(cast) - 15x6.5=11.5lbs
- Kosei K1 Racing(cast) - 15x7=13.5lbs
- Mazda Millenia takeoffs(cast) - 15x6=11.5lbs
- OZ Superleggera(cast) - 15x7=11lbs
- Racing Hart CP-035R(SSF) - 15x6.5=8.6lbs 15x7=9.4lbs
- Rota Slipstream(cast) - 15x6.5=12lbs
- Rota Subzero(cast) - 15x6.5=12lbs
- RS Watanabe Cyclone(forged mg) - 15x6.5=10.1lbs 15x7=10.4lbs (http://www.rs-watanabe.co.jp/index2.htm)
- Speedy Race Mode(cast) - 15x6.5=13.2lbs
- SSR Competition(SSF) - 15x7=9.2lbs
- Tenzo-R Sinko(cast) - 15x6.5=12.3lbs
- Volk CE28N(forged) - 15x7=9.1lbs
- Volk TE37(forged) - 15x7=9.2lbs
- Weds Sport TC-005(SSF) - 15x7=10.7lbs

You also may want to check out Panasport wheels (http://www.panasport.com)
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Are lightweight wheels like some of the above suitable for daily driving? I suspect so.
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Originally Posted by rmurdoch
Are lightweight wheels like some of the above suitable for daily driving? I suspect so.

I'd get forged lightweight wheels if you have potholes in your area.
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Yeah I have tons of potholes in my area which is why I am keeping the sawblades for the street. They are heavy for 15s but they are also mad strong.
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No potholes where I'm from. JClaw please see my question in your other post re: Yokohama tires.

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