name some lightweight rims

[maka_RTH]

i did a search, but i couldn't really find a list of lightweight rims. so, if you know of some that are 16lbs or less (preferably 17", since that's what most people want), let's see em.

SSR Competitions
5Zigen FN01R-C (think i got that right)

i'm also doing this cuz i'm looking for some rims that meet that criteria..., so yah

[Oyvind Ryeng]

About every rim wich is made in Japan is fairly lightweight. On a general note, you can check out models from the following companies:
-Rays (http://www.rayswheels.co.jp)
-Work (http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/wheels/index)
-SpeedStar (http://www.speedstar.co.jp/) (Site is down just now).

Other wheels you can look at are Rota, or if you are a millionare; Mugen.

Wheel Specs (http://www.wheelspecs.com) - Lots of info on different wheels can be found here.

[Justin86]

Rota attacks
Advan RG's

[Busted_Blue]

spoon sw388
15X6.5 8.6lbs
16X7 11.9lbs

course they cost a shitload..

[HondaBoy]

i searched through all the links they posted. i think i also made a thread about this same thing you did like 2 months ago. i was looking for light weight, but still good looking 15's, 16's, and 17's. i'll try and find that. i know there were a bunch of stylish rims that didnt look like ass that i liked.
http://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?t=9917

[NXRacer]

momo m1's and the holes are really lightweight.

Does anybody know of an american reseller that can get the Work wheels?
these ones are SICK
http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/wheels/index/eq-03/wheel1.jpg

[od2681]

damn they look sweet

[Busted_Blue]

I think rota is coming out with a new rim called "Boost" which is a knockoff of the Advan RG's. Maybe someone is interested in that!

http://www.subydude.com/images/prod/products/Wheels/rota/boost/600/600/boost_gold.jpg

[HondaBoy]

hey, is it me or are a lot of the German wheels somewhat heavy? my friends ATS rims are pretty heavy compared to his other ones which are Nippon racing. both 17's. ah, most Japanese rims are light weight anyway.

[Mike's89AccordLX]

I'm suprised no one has said these yet.

Volk Wheels (come on guys that's an easy one)

And the Best Light Weight wheel is obviously a Carbon Fiber Wheel which you won't be able to afford :)

http://www.01designsystem.com/01_home.html

[Oyvind Ryeng]

hey, is it me or are a lot of the German wheels somewhat heavy?
You are not hallusinating - most _are_ heavy. Except from the very few forged racing-wheels.

[Justin86]

well if these boost wheels are just as good and cheaper I wil get them other wise the Advan RG are a pretty good price at $418 for a set of 16x8

[Busted_Blue]

well if these boost wheels are just as good and cheaper I wil get them other wise the Advan RG are a pretty good price at $418 for a set of 16x8

Well i'm going to wait on these too. Judging by rota's prices i say it will be around 700-800 for set of 4. I'm not sure if they will be as light...so we will have to wait and see.

[deevergote]

The wheels that will eventually find their way onto my 3G will be some Konig Heliums (if I can find some... Not sure if they're still in production!) The 15" wheels weigh 10.5lbs and come in our lug pattern. Kinda small, but lightweight... And that extra rubber around em will prevent damage (lighter wheels are also more fragile).

[Bryan]

I have Rs Limited 16's, and they are 15 lbs. a piece.

[Slavic]

I just recently found these (http://216.242.145.9//shop//category.phtml?cat=AIR+Wheels) 16 lbs 17" 3" deep polished lip Volution Deep Dish DRIFT wheel/tire combos starting at $499.

I couldn't find anything on the tires, but the rep said I "should get 30,000 miles out of them". Those models priced $599 (most of them) and up are also available on ebay (http://motors.search.ebay.com/VRD_W0QQfromZR8QQsamotorscategorymapZ6000QQsas_par tneridZ2QQsbrsrtZlQQsosortorderZ1QQsosortpropertyZ 3) at a slightly lower cost ($579 start $589 buy now). Not the $499 model, though.

[deevergote]

Wow! Good find! I just got some 17" wheels (not for the 3G unfortunately...) that weigh 16.8lbs (BBS RK). Considering the fact that ONE of my new wheels with a performance tire would cost almost as much as all four there, that's a nice deal! I don't know the name, and they could very well be crap (lightweight and large means easily bent usually...) Still, for that much, it's worth looking into!

[guaynabo89]

Velox Pg5's

They come in seventeen and weigh 12 lbs. :)

[deevergote]

17" weighing 12lbs? Can't be! I don't know of any 17" that are that light!

[Busted_Blue]

17" weighing 12lbs? Can't be! I don't know of any 17" that are that light!


SSR Competition 17inch weigh 12.8lbs :D


oh yea..there are SpeedMasters 046 rims on honda-tech there is a thread selling them for $500 in the wheels/suspension section. 15inch rims that weigh 11lbs each. I believe 88LXi68 has a set on his car. I'm thinking of getting these too..but wondering if I should shell the money for it.

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=827475

http://www.heeltoeauto.com/marketplace/newparts/speedmaster/SM046_GM2.jpg
http://www.heeltoeauto.com/marketplace/newparts/speedmaster/SM046_BK.jpg

[deevergote]

I know Konig Heliums weigh like 10.8 lbs or something for 15"... That's what I wanna put on my hatchback. I think they may not be made anymore though, so I have to act fast!

[guaynabo89]

17" weighing 12lbs? Can't be! I don't know of any 17" that are that light!


They do weigh that much. I know cause I have a set on my car.:D

[TrevorS]

yeah, aside from the carbon fiber joints....i think the Volk/Ray's Gram light 57s are supposed to be insanely lightweight....but judging by all the civics and such i see here apparently the thing to do is put 18' Lexani's and like 30 series' instead...it must be because i saw a delsol like that the other day...hmm....i know i dont know alot about the import scene..o well :)

[Sabz5150]

Konig Traffik wheels are 12.4lbs for 15x6's.

[guaynabo89]

volk gram lights = 15 lbs

12lb 17" wheel is better.:D

[maka_RTH]

volk gram lights = 15 lbs

12lb 17" wheel is better.:D

i agree. i still want to go with the SSR's, but i don't want to spend $1500 just on the rims. i'll prolly end up going with these centerlines, about 13lbs i believe
http://www.centerlinewheels.com/images/wheels/418_RPM%20BLACK%20PEARL_hi_451x421.jpg (http://www.centerlinewheels.com/wheels_detail.php?mw_id=4&sw_id=27)
(^click the pic to go to wheel info, they don't list weight though...)

[Volitech]

I just bought a set of 16" Rota Slipstreams and they weight 13.6 lbs a piece and they look sick as hell!

[keruhas184]

I know Konig Heliums weigh like 10.8 lbs or something for 15"... That's what I wanna put on my hatchback. I think they may not be made anymore though, so I have to act fast!

I might sell my 17s and buy these :D

[deevergote]

I'm buying a set of 17" Heliums for my 92 very soon.

www.treadepot.com has a special on em. $599 for 15" with tires and lugs, shipped. $799 for 17". I really can't find a better deal than that, not even for Rotas!


And I was wrong, obviously. They are still around. Bronze and silver.

[keruhas184]

Nice deal, but the tires aren't the best. At discounttiredirect you could pay a bit more ($636) and get them with Falken 512s. But I'm definitely going to consider buying those 15s. My 17s are just too heavy and the lowpros are too stiff for me.

[deevergote]

True, the Kumho 711s really do kinda suck. Still, it's good enough to get me started! I'll upgrade to some better tires, probably 45s as well instead of 40s, whenever those go bad.