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Old 06-15-2004, 02:29 PM
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I really was about to get the nismos, but then I heard that equal sized wheels give the best track numbers. I'd really like to know the truth here and most of my other posts get like 115 views and no poster. I just really want to know a good set of light 18's with equal widths...thas all I ask!!

P.S. Cost is no object.
Old 06-15-2004, 02:36 PM
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Since you said cost is no object, look at the Volk TE37 MAG wheels. 13 lbs a piece made of forged Magnesium. They are about $1,200-$1,300 each and you can special order the width (they only come in 18").
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I would get the buddy club PII forged 2pc. I got my 18x8 from emotiongarage and they're very light.

Old 06-15-2004, 05:24 PM
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Default Re: Light, 18" track wheels?

Originally posted by axxizzer
I really was about to get the nismos, but then I heard that equal sized wheels give the best track numbers. I'd really like to know the truth here and most of my other posts get like 115 views and no poster. I just really want to know a good set of light 18's with equal widths...thas all I ask!!

P.S. Cost is no object.
u mean the front and rear width is the same?
like 18/9.5 front and 18/9.5 rear?
as nismokid mentioned, Volk TE37 MAG should be the lightest 18" in the market.
there are few others thatz in the 7.x kg range.
like volk ce28n, Advan TC2.
(18" as well)
Old 06-15-2004, 06:12 PM
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i'm pretty sure sport compact car was able to get 1.0g by using a non staggered setup and swaybars
Old 06-15-2004, 10:21 PM
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Originally posted by durobred
i'm pretty sure sport compact car was able to get 1.0g by using a non staggered setup and swaybars

yeah I read that too...I think they used same width BBS wheels (rs-gt's?) with a special offset not available at the time. BBS usually weigh in around 18-20 lbs in an 18" Wouldn't be a bad choice
Old 06-16-2004, 11:07 AM
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Originally posted by durobred
i'm pretty sure sport compact car was able to get 1.0g by using a non staggered setup and swaybars
but dont forgot the "non staggered" setup is 275 all around.
thats gonna slow u down a lot @ straight.
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buddy clubs get my vote too

somebody buy those wheels already and get some pics! (besides the promotional ones)
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well, SCC didn't actually use the same size wheels all the way around (they used the same size tires, though) the wheel were 18x9 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear... 275/40/18 all the way around...

my ideal set up is:

18x9 w/ 255/40/18 front
18x10 w/ 275/40/18 rear
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enkei rpf1, 18x8.5 +30 18.3lbs
enkei rpf1, 18x9.5 +38 17.2 lbs

enkei rpo2j 18x9 +35 19.9 (what I have for the track)

www.enkei.com
they have many affordable, light wheels.

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thanks yall, but could i just use the Nismo rears all around??

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another good one to consider is the OZ Superleggera... 18x9, +35, 20 lbs... Tirerack.com has them

also, try Fiske... very good forged and light wheels http://fikse.com/products.html
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