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.

[Tigawoods]

you can get 16" wheels with the same width you be able to get with the 17"s though.
you'd be saving a bit of unnecessary weight

[cardshark525]

you can get 16" wheels with the same width you be able to get with the 17"s though.
you'd be saving a bit of unnecessary weight

Thanks for the heads up... its a ways away just started browsing yesterday to get an idea. The 16" are around 12.5lb I think.

[qatar11]

you can get 16" wheels with the same width you be able to get with the 17"s though.
you'd be saving a bit of unnecessary weight

Thanks for the heads up... its a ways away just started browsing yesterday to get an idea. The 16" are around 12.5lb I think.

So... FTIW, we run 15"x7" OE wheels

- The wheels are cheap (our team has 10 wheels - looking for 2 more)
- The tires are more affordable (we tend to use 6 tires a race, completely consuming 2)
- Because the tracks are traditionally tight and twisty, we wanted to take advantage of the better acceleration a smaller wheel would provide

If you are truly running a stock car, I don't *anticipate* you running out of traction and needing a wider tire... If you want to do something sick, the Fiero wheel fits and its a 15"x9"

[cardshark525]

Holy double post and my phone hates me Batman...

This post has been edited by cardshark525: Nov 1, 2013 - 1:24 PM