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I've been looking up specs for different wheels and the amount of wheel and tire combinations are overwhelming. I have found some lightweight wheels but with a twin turbo upgrade

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Old 06-01-2010, 09:32 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I've been looking up specs for different wheels and the amount of wheel and tire combinations are overwhelming. I have found some lightweight wheels but with a twin turbo upgrade in the future should I sacrifice weight for width and traction. What would be the best balance for a good handling car that will be racing a couple of times a month. This will be a racing setup so comp tires are necessary.
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check out ssr wheels... they have good lightweight wheels...

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Enkei RPF1s are one of the popular, light track wheels and pretty inexpensive to boot. Seems like SSRs are moving to a more botique marketing strategy once Tire Rack stopped selling them. They are quite expensive now. With a TT setup and tracking, I'd trade off a little weight for strength. I think the RPF1s are a solid choice all around though.
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Old 06-02-2010, 02:45 PM   #4 (permalink)
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RE30's are pretty light weight.
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I'd go with a set of forged 1-piece Volks (TE37/CE28n/RE30) in 18".
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I'd go with a set of forged 1-piece Volks (TE37/CE28n/RE30) in 18".
TE37's are bit heavier than the RE30's. Dunno about the CE28's.
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I run SSR Type-F 19's, 2pc. forged.
They are about 4.5 lbs. lighter per wheel than stock and .5" wider.
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My setup. (Not my picture, but these are the same size as mine)
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Just curious, but has anyone contemplated 17" wheels?

Yes, I realize that the overall diameter is going to probably wind up a bit smaller without an insanely high profile... eh, that'll just raise the final gear a bit.

Too small? Would it even fit over the brakes?
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TE37's are bit heavier than the RE30's. Dunno about the CE28's.
I think the CE28n's are the lightest Volk rim.
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Just curious, but has anyone contemplated 17" wheels?

Yes, I realize that the overall diameter is going to probably wind up a bit smaller without an insanely high profile... eh, that'll just raise the final gear a bit.

Too small? Would it even fit over the brakes?
18" is probably the smallest with stock BBK.
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18" is probably the smallest with stock BBK.
What offset would be needed to clear the Akebono's in 18's?
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Just curious, but has anyone contemplated 17" wheels?
even if you found some that fit, chances are a 17" wouldn't allow the brakes to cool properly. same with the R35, comes with 20's, some teams run 19's but a few 18's fit but not recommended unless you have major body mods with brake cooling ducts like a FIA race car
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even if you found some that fit, chances are a 17" wouldn't allow the brakes to cool properly. same with the R35, comes with 20's, some teams run 19's but a few 18's fit but not recommended unless you have major body mods with brake cooling ducts like a FIA race car
Ah, okay... I thought that might be the case. Lightweight 18's it is then.

Oh, what's our bolt pattern?
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I think the CE28n's are the lightest Volk rim.
CE28n's are the lightest and as light as TE37-superlap's in the same size/offset but much cheaper than the superlap TE's. but that superlap finish is about worth the extra $$$ imo.
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