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Old 11-20-2009, 06:49 PM
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What rims are available that are under 17lbs? Looking at 16x8 or 17x8 as smallest option and up to 10.5 in the rear.

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My stock snowflake style rims are 17lbs, thats why I keep tham, they are the lightest gm wheel for Camaro's
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If you do want to go aftermarket, look at billet specialties. I beleive they are very light but pricy.
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That's what I have now, I want something different for both looks but I don't want to add much weight. A 15lbs rim would be nice, Not doing Bogarts or anything like that though.
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Originally Posted by intenseblue
That's what I have now, I want something different for both looks but I don't want to add much weight. A 15lbs rim would be nice, Not doing Bogarts or anything like that though.
look into the billet spectialties or what about pro stars? As far as weight goes I think you will be licky to get a 15x 10 rim thats lighter then our stockers. Unless you plan on going to a skinny tire up front?

I saw a car with 15x 6 in the front, and 15 x 8 in the rear, It looked nice(billet spec. wheels) and I be he cam out a tad bit lighter. Its kinda of a half way fatty/skinny setup, but handled better.
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No, absolutely NO smaller than 16s. What I would really like is a 17x8 front, 17x11 but want lightweight rims.
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if you want lightweight rims in 17's that are under 17lbs,I think your out of luck.I think the lightest are fikse and they weigh 18lbs I believe,maybe look into bogart street wheels.both are going to be high dollar wheels
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here are some numbers
https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-ti...l-weights.html



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