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post Nov 1, 2013 - 3:19 AM
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Hey guys,

Just looking ahead towards my build I wanted to get some lighter wheels for the track to mount some R compound rubber on. I came across this jem and am trying to keep 17" rims for track use: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseU...mp;autoModClar=

They are the absolute lightest wheel tirerack carries, even lighter than O.Z.'s. In 17" for a wheel to be 15.5 pounds is amazing as far as I'm concerned. For them to run $199 each is a freakin' cherry on top.

Anyone have any thoughts on these? Other options to take a look at perhaps?

I'm sure there are lighter wheels out there but not for under $1k a piece.
 
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post Nov 1, 2013 - 6:29 AM
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Kosei has very light weight wheels. The K1's are another model of theirs that is light.

I am willing to sacfrice some weight for style but if you dont mind just go with Kosei's or you can look at Enkei's RPF01's which will be pound or two heavier but may look a bit better.
There are more lightweight wheels out there that will fit in your budget but if you are trying to stay in that 15lb range just go with those K4R's


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- cardshark525   Lightweight racing wheels   Nov 1, 2013 - 3:19 AM
- - Tigawoods   Kosei has very light weight wheels. The K1's a...   Nov 1, 2013 - 6:29 AM
- - qatar11   QUOTE (cardshark525 @ Nov 1, 2013 - 4...   Nov 1, 2013 - 9:19 AM
|- - cardshark525   QUOTE (qatar11 @ Nov 1, 2013 - 10:19...   Nov 1, 2013 - 9:47 AM
- - Tigawoods   the steelies? I think they are around 30-32lbs. I ...   Nov 1, 2013 - 9:26 AM
|- - qatar11   QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Nov 1, 2013 - 10...   Nov 1, 2013 - 9:34 AM
|- - Tigawoods   QUOTE (qatar11 @ Nov 1, 2013 - 10:34...   Nov 1, 2013 - 9:40 AM
|- - SwissFerdi   QUOTE (qatar11 @ Nov 1, 2013 - 10:34...   Nov 1, 2013 - 3:26 PM
- - Tigawoods   you can get 16" wheels with the same width yo...   Nov 1, 2013 - 9:55 AM
|- - cardshark525   QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Nov 1, 2013 - 9:5...   Nov 1, 2013 - 10:12 AM
|- - qatar11   QUOTE (cardshark525 @ Nov 1, 2013 - 11...   Nov 1, 2013 - 1:02 PM
|- - cardshark525   Holy double post and my phone hates me Batman...   Nov 1, 2013 - 1:19 PM
|- - cardshark525   QUOTE (qatar11 @ Nov 1, 2013 - 1:02 ...   Nov 1, 2013 - 1:22 PM
|- - qatar11   QUOTE (cardshark525 @ Nov 1, 2013 - 2...   Nov 1, 2013 - 1:31 PM
|- - Tigawoods   QUOTE (cardshark525 @ Nov 1, 2013 - 2...   Nov 1, 2013 - 2:48 PM
|- - cardshark525   QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Nov 1, 2013 - 2:4...   Nov 1, 2013 - 3:18 PM
- - cardshark525   Might be going to Summit Point as early as April o...   Nov 1, 2013 - 3:22 PM
- - richee3   I personally am not a fan of Kosei wheels. You get...   Nov 1, 2013 - 4:14 PM
- - cardshark525   QUOTE (richee3 @ Nov 1, 2013 - 5:14 ...   Nov 1, 2013 - 5:34 PM


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