Lightweight racing wheels Options

[cardshark525]

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.

[qatar11]

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:

Just curious, why are you going with 17" wheels for track use?

Kosei has very light weight wheels. The K1's are another model of theirs that is light.

Mike, do you have any idea what the OE 15" wheels weigh?

This post has been edited by qatar11: Nov 1, 2013 - 9:19 AM

[cardshark525]

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:

Just curious, why are you going with 17" wheels for track use?

Kosei has very light weight wheels. The K1's are another model of theirs that is light.

Mike, do you have any idea what the OE 15" wheels weigh?

I was looking at 17's more for the added traction the width would allow. If I was looking at stock 15's the same wheel runs $40 cheaper and weighs under 11lb lol. The car right now has 17" 5zingens if im not mistaken.