Lightweight Wheels

[Spilner521]

I have a high power engine build in progress at the moment and I've decided I'm also going to swap to some lightweight wheels. The only problem is I can't decide which wheels to go with, so I'm asking you all for some suggestions.

I'm very picky about wheels and they can't just be anything that looks cool.

This is what I'm looking for:

-Lightweight 18x7.5 or 18x8 wheel, nothing smaller or larger
-Preferably 5 spoke with a lip, but I'd also like a 6 spoke w/lip, or a narrow split 5 spoke w/lip
-Preferably gunmetal with a polished lip, but I can always get a different color powdercoated
-I'm going to say a maximum of $300 per wheel without tires...could be more if the wheel is exactly what I like...and preferably readily available

I've found some perfect wheels that are discontinued and also some very nice looking wheels that aren't very light. To give you an idea of what I'm looking for, here's a few of them:

Roja Formula 5 - Discontinued__________________Velox PG5S - Very hard to find or already discontinued



Enkei RC5 - Expensive, around $600 per wheel________Velox VX6R - Hard to find




Some that are nice, but not necessarily lightweight:

R1 Hype________________________________________Kosei K3_______________________________________MB Drifter




Exel GT-S____________________________________Motegi DP6


Tork Imagine

[jabartram]

that R1Hype is sweet, the deep dish in it looks great.

[Steven01]

R1 Hype Look Pritty sweet.

[Spilner521]

About the only wheel I've found to fit the bill is the 5Zigen FN01RC, but I'd like to also see what else is out there.


I Photoshopped them onto my car in bronze. I like how they look and I do like the bronze on silver, but I still have mixed feelings.



Any other suggestions?

[Spilner521]

Originally Posted by jabartram

that R1Hype is sweet, the deep dish in it looks great.

R1 Hype Look Pritty sweet.

I agree with both of you, but like I said, I'd like something lighter in weight.

[[ion] C2]

I don't like bronze, silver all the way, but the Velox PG5S look awesome.

[Spilner521]

Originally Posted by [ion] C2

but the Velox PG5S look awesome.

They're exactly what I'm looking for and super light (something like 16lbs a piece for the 18's), just can't find them anywhere.

[AleroB888]

Originally Posted by Spilner521

About the only wheel I've found to fit the bill is the 5Zigen FN01RC, but I'd like to also see what else is out there.


I Photoshopped them onto my car in bronze. I like how they look and I do like the bronze on silver, but I still have mixed feelings.



Any other suggestions?

I had 5Zigens on my car for about 3 weeks, I wound up taking them back, and returning them for a loss, they vibrated due to the bolt pattern mismatch, even after installing the hubcentric ring adapters. They were also heavier than what I should have gotten, which is Centerlines. I don't know if the Centerlines are still available, but I think John in Colorado Springs has some for sale.

[YALEROYNOT]

piaa makes a nice wheel but i cant find a weight on it. they claim it is light weight tho.

[AJules]

yeah, r1 hype is the best looking one by far

I'm not much of a fan of the bronze ones, doesn't look right to me

are you selling ur current rims?

[Spilner521]

Originally Posted by AJules

are you selling ur current rims?

No I gave them to my brother.

piaa makes a nice wheel but i cant find a weight on it. they claim it is light weight tho.

Decent looking, but I'm more interested in a wheel with recessed spokes and a polished lip.



I've actually been searching around some more and found these two from Rays G-Games:

77 Wolf

99 Barracuda


They're both pretty close to my price range, and are exactly the look I'm going for. Anyone know the weights of these offhand?

[DOHC_tuner]

the bronze ones are nice but only with a chrome lip, otherwise it looks ugly. Im currently looking for a set of bronze with chrome lip rims. Try ebay...good prices

[NickAlero2000]

Motegi MR7's, they're lightweight (19LBS) and cheap ($170/Wheel W/Out Tires) Just google them, I dont have pics saved

[Spilner521]

Originally Posted by NickAlero2000

Motegi MR7's, they're lightweight (19LBS) and cheap ($170/Wheel W/Out Tires) Just google them, I dont have pics saved

They're not 5 or 6 spoke with a lip. Like I said, I'm very picky about rims


I think I'm going to go with one of the G-games wheels...probably the 99B. I just can't find the weight of either one of them anywhere.

[NickAlero2000]

sry...missed the lip part


edit:

They are 5-Spoke, at least I didnt miss that

[NickAlero2000]

shoot, sry, FF7's
idk if those have a lip though

[Spilner521]

Motegi MR7's and FF7's are both 7 spoke wheels. The "7" in the name would've gave it away for me...

[NickAlero2000]

Dammit...sorry Ill try and figure out what im talking about and get back 2u

[jackal2000]

if i had the money these centerline storms would be mine. last i checked with them they were going for around $300 each. the 17's weigh 15lbs.

[adam337]

how much for your old rims?