I am looking for a set of winter rims, but I am also looking for something light. I am going to put drag radials on them after the winter. Anybody know of some lightweight stock wheels out there? I have heard RX-7's are light any others?

volk te37

There are several light wheels. Don't know if you want to spend the amount of money they cost for some winter wheels. You are almost better off using your stockers or finding some cheap stockers. Konig makes the Helium wheels, I believe Velox has a new light wheel, and of course the abot mentioned Volk Racing wheels. There are others, look in import magazines and you'll find some.

BTW what wheels do you have and are they painted black or powder coated? I love the way your car looks with the black on black scheme. Looks mean as hell. I'm in the process of doing the say to my 97 ESI.

Giovanna (G-racing) Suzus 12lbs a piece.
Pic of em in my sig VV. :thumbsup

enkei 5+ are light, 17x7 are about 17lbs, but 15's would probably be lighter. other than that, Jazz from discount tire. they be light, just aren't gonna go on my car.

kosei's are light too aren't they?

http://www.wheelweights.net/

centerline forged wheels, the 19's are 15lbs

^^seen camber probs, hehe...

light rims...mmmmm

light wheels cost money and are usually for racing so they have a nice finish. not ideal for winter rims that will get dirty in raind snow and slush. best bet would be to get something in a 17 to replace what you have now and use stockers as winters.

3rd generation Mazda RX-7 rims weigh 13.8 lbs each or 6 lbs each, I forget which and I think it is dependant on which year you get.

Also, wheels from a Mazda Milleneia also fit on DSMs (an AWD owner I know has them, they're chrome too) They weigh 17 lbs for a 17 inch rim!

These wheels might be a bit hard to find but they are much cheaper than a light aftermarket wheel.

velox has new wheels out in 17's that are 12.5 lbs each

get those Rota slipstreams, they always have them on groupbuycenter.com for cheap

here http://www.groupbuycenter.com/buy.asp?row_id=6638
500 bucks shipped for 4

Konig traffiks are 15.9lbs for the 17x7, 12.9 for the 15x6.The 17's are $180 each from discount tire.

camber shmamber sean, what did you replace your rims with?

i dono if these are or not, but I dig them and Im probably gonna get em, OZ Superleggera's.


96 Talon ESi Mods
apex' dunk exhaust
injen short ram
magnecore 8.5mm wires
front/rear strut tower bars
custom painted interior
carbon fiber hood

I'm surprised no one mentioned ROTA wheels. They're light as hell and equally strong. Go to jaydm.com or revolutionsmotorsports.com. There are all kindss of nice styles for cheap money.

The problem with the wheels you guys mentioned is that they have a nice finish. One Chicago winter and they will look like poop. The rims I have now are Nippon Racings in gunmetal. I already sold my stock wheels and tires(dummy)x( , so now I am looking for something light and good for the winter. I might be able to get a good deal from somebody around here aka HOT. I really like the Rota subzeros, but I don't think the finish would last in the salt that they put on these roads.

Most rotas are available in a flat black finish, but also gloss black and bronze, too. From what I've seen, flat black doesnt seem to be bothered too much from the elements. Shit hose them off and dry them. I don't even scrub mine. they llok the same either way.

I got these 17"x7.5" Steel Gray Rota Subzeroes for $975 including tires. I just dont know about the weight though if they are light.


MiztahfooLish...'95 RS

-front & rear strut tower bars-17"x7.5" Rota Subzero Gun Metallic Wheels-245/45/17 Kumho Ecsta 711 Tires-MatrixGR Motorsports Short Ram Intake-OBX-R Dual DTM Exhaust-Blitz front & rear end-97-99 body conversion-97-99 headlights-Gen II Altezza taillights w/ center piece factory paint matched-OBX-R pedals-Diamond Thread aluminum floor mats-white shift & e-brake boots-anodized blue fire extinguisher-Autometer tach w/ shift light-Ractive carbon fiber look shoulder pads-Pioneer P4400 XM Ready CD Headunit-Pioneer 2way 5.25 front door speakers-Pioneer 2way 6.5 rear speakers-MA Audio Synergy Series 1500W Subwoofer-600W 2 channel American Pro Audio Amp-Tsunami/Scosche Audio Wires/Distribution Blocks/Fuses

1997 GS
Normally-aspirated and staying that way
OBX-R Type H Exshaust
OBX-R Test Pipe
AEM Long Ram CAI
Denso Spark Plugs
MSD 8.5mm Spark Plug Wires
K@N Valve Cover Breather
OBX Front Strut Tower Brace
Stillen Rear Strut Tower Brace
VIS Vented Carbon Fiber Vented Hood
Arospeed Bumper Brake Wing
Sparco Shift Knob
Koni Adjustables
Eibach Racing Pro Springs
Buschur Racing Fuel Pump Upgrade
Crower Stage 3 Racing Cams
AEM Timing Gears
Upgraded Valve Springs
Titanium Retainers
Greddy Header
Thermal Header Wrap
---Minus the back seat-----
---Minus all A/C Accessories---
---Minus all Powersteering Accessories---
No Stupid Neons
No stupid indiglo gauges
No Stupid bass system radio
No Stupid Window Pisser Lights
---If it doesn't make my car go faster or run better, it won't be on my car-----


I say damnit go all out...get TITANIUM...screw the money...who cares if there a few thousand dollars....we all have trees that grow money...hehehee damn i need to stop having these dreams