lightest wheels?
04-16-2006, 12:49 AM
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The lightest wheels will be by far a forged magnesium wheel. Check out www.neez.co.jp. An 18 inch wheel is like 14lbs to 16lbs. Volk makes a magnesium wheel in its TE37 series, and BBS makes a magnesium wheel too.
04-16-2006, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by laswyguy
The lightest wheels will be by far a forged magnesium wheel. Check out www.neez.co.jp. An 18 inch wheel is like 14lbs to 16lbs. Volk makes a magnesium wheel in its TE37 series, and BBS makes a magnesium wheel too.
They also sell make this one:
And this one:
04-16-2006, 07:18 PM
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Aren't the magnesium wheels made for track use only due to inherent durability concerns with magnesium? If not, I'll be in the market for the forged mag spoke.
OCG, where did you find those pics? I've looked on rays sights, both japanese and english and couldn't find a thing except for the mag te's.
OCG, where did you find those pics? I've looked on rays sights, both japanese and english and couldn't find a thing except for the mag te's.
04-16-2006, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by al503
Aren't the magnesium wheels made for track use only due to inherent durability concerns with magnesium? If not, I'll be in the market for the forged mag spoke.
OCG, where did you find those pics? I've looked on rays sights, both japanese and english and couldn't find a thing except for the mag te's.
OCG, where did you find those pics? I've looked on rays sights, both japanese and english and couldn't find a thing except for the mag te's.
04-16-2006, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Volk350Z
its made Magnesium alloy that's using Rays's forging technology, so it can be use on track or street.. a few guys with GTR & Supra already got them for daily usage..
04-16-2006, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by al503
From what I can gather it's a two piece design with the outer being forged aluminum while the center is magnesium. So it probably only saves a couple/few lbs. over the forged one piece.
04-19-2006, 08:09 AM
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Enkei are extremely light, also Advan RGII... since most time attack cars are using them, must be for a reason...
don't magnesium wheels have a penchant for coming loose?
if you are looking for a straight up track setup, no cost worries, go with a 17 inch 9 wide front and rear (unless youa re FI, then wider rear...) TE37 mag. also, shop around for lieght weight tires, their are differences in weights from one tire to another. also, you will want a sidewall of at least 40 for the track. fill up with gas in the tires instead of oxegen too, keeps heat down and keeps constant pressure.
don't magnesium wheels have a penchant for coming loose?
if you are looking for a straight up track setup, no cost worries, go with a 17 inch 9 wide front and rear (unless youa re FI, then wider rear...) TE37 mag. also, shop around for lieght weight tires, their are differences in weights from one tire to another. also, you will want a sidewall of at least 40 for the track. fill up with gas in the tires instead of oxegen too, keeps heat down and keeps constant pressure.
04-19-2006, 08:15 AM
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I almost bought the buddy club 17X9 rims...I think they were 14.7 lbs (lightest I could find); then I realized that they were $600 for each rim, not the set 
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05-03-2006, 07:26 AM
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TE37 Forge Mag will be my next set of wheels. For now, I have the TE37's. I got them scaled for accurate weights.
Scale: Salter Brecknell Digital Scale; 150 lbs x .2 lbs
Elevation: 125-150ft above sea
Wheels/weight:
TE37 +22 8.5x18 18 pounds
TE37 +22 9.5x18 18.5 pounds
TE37 +22 10.5x18 19 pounds
These wheels are damn light compared to my GT-7's. Noticeable difference in freeway acceleration and slightly quicker launches.
Scale: Salter Brecknell Digital Scale; 150 lbs x .2 lbs
Elevation: 125-150ft above sea
Wheels/weight:
TE37 +22 8.5x18 18 pounds
TE37 +22 9.5x18 18.5 pounds
TE37 +22 10.5x18 19 pounds
These wheels are damn light compared to my GT-7's. Noticeable difference in freeway acceleration and slightly quicker launches.
05-03-2006, 07:35 AM
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Enkei RPF1 wheels are almost identical in weight to TE 37's at about half the cost. Very advanced manufacturing too. Check this out:
http://www.enkei.com/RacingSeriesSpecs/RPF1.html
http://www.enkei.com/RacingSeriesSpecs/RPF1.html
