WTB lighter rims
08-26-2009, 12:25 PM
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WTB lighter rims Hey all,
I've been reading along about the different threads on lighter rims/street use/drag use.
I have the ZR-1's on my car now, all I am looking for is a set of rims that are a little lighter and look good for street use. I am not interested in the rims if they will not be as sturdy, durable, as a normal rim, so if that's the case I will probably keep what I have on the car. I have a set of drag lights for the car anyway for track use. Thanks!
I've been reading along about the different threads on lighter rims/street use/drag use.
I have the ZR-1's on my car now, all I am looking for is a set of rims that are a little lighter and look good for street use. I am not interested in the rims if they will not be as sturdy, durable, as a normal rim, so if that's the case I will probably keep what I have on the car. I have a set of drag lights for the car anyway for track use. Thanks!
08-27-2009, 12:14 PM
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If you don't want to spend a fortune on billet stuff, OE Wheels LLC has some lighter wheels.
Check out this thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-ti...rd-wheels.html
If you see something not listed, add it to the thread. Lance and I have been keeping the thread updated.
In general, chrome is heavy...powdercoat (paint) is lighter. I was able to drop 2 - 3 lbs. per wheel on my set up. 10 lbs. of unpsrung weight is quite a bit for little money.
Check out this thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-ti...rd-wheels.html
If you see something not listed, add it to the thread. Lance and I have been keeping the thread updated.
In general, chrome is heavy...powdercoat (paint) is lighter. I was able to drop 2 - 3 lbs. per wheel on my set up. 10 lbs. of unpsrung weight is quite a bit for little money.
08-27-2009, 03:58 PM
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Aren't painted wheels steel? If so, then wouldn't you want to go from chrome to polished aluminum? I also wanna ditch my Zr1's for something lighter, but I can't see spending the money for 2lbs per wheel. I know that loosing rotating mass is more significant than removing "sprung" weight, but is 8-10lbs total enough to make a big difference?
08-29-2009, 10:58 AM
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Steel? No...you'll have to look long and hard to find steel wheels nowadays.
Almost all so-called "custom" wheels are aluminum alloy. The real difference is whether (and how) they are cast or made from 1, 2, or 3 piece billet.
The coating is really the only difference, from polished, to painted/powdercoated, to chrome.
Service vehicles, like police cars and NASCAR vehicles, use steel because it is somewhat stronger, but more importantly, will bend. An aluminum wheel will crack, something you do not want if you are chasing someone and hit a pothole or jump a curb. Racing vehicles use steel because it will not catastrophically fail like aluminum will, but bend and deform.
Almost all so-called "custom" wheels are aluminum alloy. The real difference is whether (and how) they are cast or made from 1, 2, or 3 piece billet.
The coating is really the only difference, from polished, to painted/powdercoated, to chrome.
Service vehicles, like police cars and NASCAR vehicles, use steel because it is somewhat stronger, but more importantly, will bend. An aluminum wheel will crack, something you do not want if you are chasing someone and hit a pothole or jump a curb. Racing vehicles use steel because it will not catastrophically fail like aluminum will, but bend and deform.
08-29-2009, 07:19 PM
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Hmmm, I didn't figure they were the same type steel as a racing wheel, but I didn't know they were more of an aluminum alloy with paint or chrome coating. So other than drag lites or high end magnessium racing wheels, there isn't much weight difference.
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08-29-2009, 10:16 PM
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You've got it...only so many ways to make a wheel.
One area that is hard to judge...tire weights. Sometimes, you can get the weight, but not usually. There is a few pounds in savings in using some tires vs. others.
One area that is hard to judge...tire weights. Sometimes, you can get the weight, but not usually. There is a few pounds in savings in using some tires vs. others.
08-29-2009, 10:20 PM
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OE wheels are light and cheap. Probably a good option for ya.
If you are looking to spend money, the wheels Xsta listed are great options.
My 17x9.5 Fikse's weigh something like 17lbs a piece. But new cost around 1000 a piece.
If you are looking to spend money, the wheels Xsta listed are great options.
My 17x9.5 Fikse's weigh something like 17lbs a piece. But new cost around 1000 a piece.
