Lightest wheel/tyre combo

[CMF_Grev]

I've done a bit of searching and got the brand Volk to have very light and strong wheels but also expensive, do you guys know what other brands that are as good or nearly as good but not nearly expensive?

Also do you know of any optimal wheel/tyre size? I just know that large rims are only for looks and not practical so I don't want that.

 

[CMF_1300cc]

i have this wheels and im planning to sell them

13 X 6"23P wheel backspace 111 mm ,5.56 Kg

http://www.superlite-wheels.com/technical.html

http://www.performancewheels.com.au/Home/Wheels.asp?theGroup=C&Cat=Classic

 

[CMF_jcmicra]

buddyclub do really light/strong rims at a good price for brand new.
damn light for a 15 inch.

P1 Racing SF Challenge
15x6.5 35 5.9 Kg 4x100 199.00

P1 Racing SF
15x6.5 35 5.9 Kg 4x100 189.00

available at most shops in brisbane.

 

[CMF_Grev]

Aren't the Volk ones $2000 or something?

 

[CMF_jcmicra]

depends what size your after and brand new or used i guess. when you said cheap, strong and light i thought about buddyclub, just dont buy ROTAs lol

 

[CMF_Grev]

Well the lightest Volk ones that are let's say 15/16 inch, also Enkei, a quick search hinted that they're much cheaper and light too.

 

[CMF_niiCk]

1300cc, please check your inbox or junk mail!
im interested in the wheels

thanks,
Nick

 

[CMF_Greo]

jcmicra WROTE:

"depends what size your after and brand new or used i guess. when you said cheap, strong and light i thought about buddyclub, just dont buy ROTAs lol

whats wrong with rotas?

Diamond Racing do a lightweight steel wheel.
Hughsey of www.freeworks.com.au could help you get them...

http://www.diamondracingwheels.com/

 

[CMF_climberjoel]

enkei rpf1's in 15x7 are 4.3 kgs each, and you should be able to get a set new for under $1000 AUD (shiped from the states). I think they are the best deal for lightweigh but strong, well made wheels in that size.

Enkeis do come in 14's but very agressive offset.

You can get volk TE37's in 13 inch, but like you said many $$$.

however like you said its the wheel/tire combo. my enkeis with 195 50 r15 toyos are 600grams heavyer (each) than my 14 inch watanabes with 185 55 r14 tyres.

 

[CMF_Tyrie]

which of those diamond racing wheels are light? The ones I looked at were roughly double the weight of the RPF1 in the same size...

Should be able to get rpf1 for slightly over $900 from the states at today's exchange rate.
If you want light get some 13x5 magnesium wheels (if you can find some) and fit some 155s.

 

[CMF_Grev]

I love Magnesium!! Don't leave me hanging, tell me what they are now!

 

[CMF_Tyrie]

haha dunno, I know the old 4spoke Rebels had a high magnesium content, made them light but cracked easily, should be able to pick some up every now and then off gemini forums...

 

[CMF_Grev]

Damn, how much are the 4 spoke rebels and the wedssports ones?

 

[CMF_Tyrie]

I paid $400 for my rebels inc. shipping from tassie, but that was for 4x114.3...<br />
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These were mine:<br />
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<img src="http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l199/Tyrie_01/22022008469-1.jpg">

 

[CMF_Tyrie]

double post

 

[CMF_niiCk]

there was a set of those ^ for sale for $120, i wanted to buy them but didnt know much about them
they look awesome, but 114.3? such a shame

 

[CMF_Grev]

So how heavy are the rebel 4 spokes again?

 

[CMF_Tyrie]

Couldnt tell you exactly sorry, from memory those pictured were ~9kg with tyres (13x7 with 205/60 semi slicks)

 

[CMF_Grev]

Thanks guys! I'll look at the links within this thread and search some more too.

 

[CMF_RBLUV]

if you watch the auctions closely a set of 4x100 TE37's can be had for under 1k you just gotta know where to look. for strength and weight nothing really beats them.

 

[CMF_Mimz]

ooohhhh 1K ....thats 1/2 a micra..so much money to burn. Guess its tax return time.
Whats wrong with the factory steelie anyway 6kg only. With tyre 11kg. Put some decent 185/60r13 on them and ull have an unbreakable wheels. Worse come to worse u can always get a 2nd hand pulsar n13 steelie (they are same as micra) from junk yard for like $10. While ur at it get the front n13 calipers too ad18v i believe and they fit 13" steelie. Cant beat that for budget performance wheels. Only downside is the looks.

https://micra.org.uk/cmf/message/47256

 

[CMF_RBLUV]

its alot of money to drop on a micra but parts usually hold their resale value quite well, i would say especially 4x100 TE37's as micra/mx-5 guys will prefer ones that bolt straight on rather than using 4x114.3 TE37 with an adaptor to fit them.

 

[CMF_frank2]

Mimz WROTE:
fit 13" steelie. Cant beat that for budget performance wheels. Only downside is the looks

you could always change the looks (and make them even lighter sill)

 

[CMF_Grev]

RBLUV WROTE:

"if you watch the auctions closely a set of 4x100 TE37's can be had for under 1k you just gotta know where to look. for strength and weight nothing really beats them.

And I would spend that money too!

Mimz WROTE:

"ooohhhh 1K ....thats 1/2 a micra..so much money to burn. Guess its tax return time.

Whats wrong with the factory steelie anyway 6kg only. With tyre 11kg. Put some decent 185/60r13 on them and ull have an unbreakable wheels. Worse come to worse u can always get a 2nd hand pulsar n13 steelie (they are same as micra) from junk yard for like $10. While ur at it get the front n13 calipers too ad18v i believe and they fit 13" steelie. Cant beat that for budget performance wheels. Only downside is the looks.

<a href="https://micra.org.uk/cmf/message/47256" title="https://micra.org.uk/cmf/message/47256" target="_blank">https://micra.org.uk/cmf/message/47256</a>

It's just me, I just have to satisfy my desires according to my own moral compass, if that makes sense.

 

[CMF_Grev]

http://page12.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/p247570816

Here is an auction for the Volk ce28, I can read Chinese perfectly so I can read bits and pieces of that, so far I can't see any international shipping option. And it's going to be around $1500 for a set.

Also, why are some of the ce28s got 8 spoke and some are 10?

 

[CMF_climberjoel]

I use import moster website for searching and translating of yahoo jp, and then get in contact with Jesse Streeter (http://jessestreeter.com/?cat=5). He can get items shiped to him in Japan, then he sends them to Australia, and his rates are very reasonable.

e-mail him a link to the item on yahoo and he will send you back a quote.

 

[CMF_xsoarerx]

jcmicra WROTE:

"buddyclub do really light/strong rims at a good price for brand new.<BR>damn light for a 15 inch.<BR><BR>P1 Racing SF Challenge<BR>15x6.5 35 5.9 Kg 4x100 199.00<BR><BR>P1 Racing SF<BR>15x6.5 35 5.9 Kg 4x100 189.00<BR><BR>available at most shops in brisbane.

What shop is this from?

 

[CMF_snapsecond]

copied straight from here

http://www.buddyclub.com.au/2007/p1r_2plus/p1r.html

SIZE OFFSET BOLT PATTERN MSRP (USD$)
15X6.5 40 4x100 $145.00
15X7.0 35 4x100 $145.00

 

[CMF_niiCk]

jump on ebay.com.au and they sell them for $199 each aswell

 

[CMF_chargeR]

Anything over 5kg is really not lightweight for a Micra. Even my 13x6 SSR Formula Mesh were about bang on 5kg and that is quite heavy for a 13" wheel. I have 15x7s that weight 4.5kg and I was disappointed with how heavy they were.

If you want a lightweight wheel and tyre combo then 13 or 14" TE37s, CE28s or SSR Type Cs are probably as light as you are going to find without spending a fortune. The 14x6.5 +15 TE37 would be my choice, paired with a 185/55R14 tyre.