Looking For lightweight wheels 17"
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Looking For lightweight wheels 17" I have good tires now its time to buy good lightweight wheels... I am not so sure about those ZR-1's but I know Fikse or CCW could work great! It's ok if its used so just let me know whatever you have
17x9.5
17x11
17x9.5
17x11
Most of ccw wheels are only available in 18" only the classics I think are available in 16 and 17, not sure about the fiske ! You can also check bogarts road race wheels, they are light weight !
Originally Posted by yekta
Do you know anything about AFS ZR-1's? are they supposed to be lighter also?
Here is a link to some common factory and aftermarket wheel weights. I didn't see ZR1's in there, factory or aftermarket styles.
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel22.shtml
Good luck.
Mike
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Originally Posted by Mikey 97Z M6
The AFS wheels are not light by any means, and the chrome ones are some of the heaviest wheels around. Fikse, HRE and CCW are going to be your best bet for a light wheel, but you're gonna pay $$ for them.
Here is a link to some common factory and aftermarket wheel weights. I didn't see ZR1's in there, factory or aftermarket styles.
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel22.shtml
Good luck.
Mike
Here is a link to some common factory and aftermarket wheel weights. I didn't see ZR1's in there, factory or aftermarket styles.
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel22.shtml
Good luck.
Mike
This site is awesome Mike, will help a lot
Thanx a bunch!
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You know if your looking for good lightweight strong wheels for a good price the Z06 setups are hard to beat. I sold my stock Z06 wheels for 650 I think, you'd need different rear tires and some very small spacers for the rear, but basically your getting a high end wheel for low end price. I imagine if you got them chromed it would still be light. I think the rear 18 is 22lbs or something like that which is pretty light.
Fikse's are light as hell too and a great wheel. just buy them used and if they need any work **** your down the street.
Fikse's are light as hell too and a great wheel. just buy them used and if they need any work **** your down the street.
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Originally Posted by 93TAWicked1
You know if your looking for good lightweight strong wheels for a good price the Z06 setups are hard to beat. I sold my stock Z06 wheels for 650 I think, you'd need different rear tires and some very small spacers for the rear, but basically your getting a high end wheel for low end price. I imagine if you got them chromed it would still be light. I think the rear 18 is 22lbs or something like that which is pretty light.
But, it does require spacers... I had to use a 1/4" spacer on each wheel, plus I had to beat the bejesus out of the wheel well to get them not to rub. Not only that, but it's a good idea to roll the rear fenders because going over a couple of dips in the road, the tire came in contact with the lip of the rear fender... yeah, left a nice gouge in the tread of the tire.
My vote is also for the Z06 wheels. I bought a additional set of 4 for 600 dollars, and only 2500 miles or so, local too. I am going to have all my wheels powder coated blk with the polished lip. I plan on widening the rears (18) for 345 BFG for the street, and use the 17's for ET Streets or similar tire. Then the other set can be my deadicated street and tracking tire set. I think they are the best bang for the buck, and hard to beat weight wise. Stay awau from the aftermarket Z06 wheels, they are heavy.
Robert
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