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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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Hey guys, i was just looking for a little bit of help looking for 18x(7.5-8.5) wheels that are ligther than the stock 17's

ive looked through wheelweights.net and such, but am having trouble finding which wheels i can find in the United States, and which i cant....

also, i would like to buy from a pretty respectable company - ive looked through tire rack....and although they have really light gram lites, i was actually thinking about investing in some nice bbs-rsgt's, which yes, are a little bit heavier than stock, but i just have an affinity for those wheels

any opinions/suggestions are welcome
Old Mar 7, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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I posted a few lightweight wheel options in this thread here: https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=106085

Just remember that by going with an 18" wheel the rotational inertia is higher and even though the wheel may be lighter than stock, there will still be a HP loss.
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 12:05 AM
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my 18x7.5 enkei rp02's are listed at 18.1 lbs apiece.

got em at edgeracing.com for 89 apiece
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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RAYS gramlights......
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by The_Instigator
I posted a few lightweight wheel options in this thread here: https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=106085

Just remember that by going with an 18" wheel the rotational inertia is higher and even though the wheel may be lighter than stock, there will still be a HP loss.
yes, i realize that, and initially i wanted to go to really light 15 or 16's, but that would not allow me to do a big brake kit in the future...and i will be using the 17s for snow tires....also, looks do have a little bit to do with it - but its not that big of a deal
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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my weds 17x8 is about 15.8lbs each.
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