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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Karbon_tc
yep, look like these...
We have a guy with a drap vette and he uses these too, super light, around 230 a piece thou
haha i have these on my spyder in 18's awesome!
Old Dec 12, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Not sure if they make these in 5x100, but they're light as ****...

http://www.memoryfab.com/wheels/used/a20071115091808/#

Old Dec 12, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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Those are decent @ about $300 ea. , but if it was me laying down the cold hard cash- I'd bit the bullet and go SSR (better quality construction + about 1 lb lighter + in terms of possible resell value later= you'll definitly get a bunch more interested parties wanting to buy your wheels)
I had some different Motegis on my xA and thought they were awsome. The 15" Montegi Tracklites weigh 10 lbs!
Old Dec 14, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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My drag wheels only 10 lbs each. TE37 15X8 +22mm
Old Dec 14, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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Yes, TE37's are very light/forged , but I thought we were talking about a 17" wheel here ?? A TE37 , and a SSR Type-C are very comproable in weight. Actually, a Type-C in a 15" size( X 6.5 or 7 ) is approx. 1/2 pound lighter then TE37. Otherwise, the two wheels are very-very similar in weight(with in prob. 2-3 ounces of each other) when your talking 16"+. The only kicker is I believe the TE37 does cost slightly more then the Type-C, by $50+ per wheel.
Old Dec 14, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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Probably. Those 15's were $350 per wheel. The Volks are a true forged monoblock. I think the SSR's use semi-solid forging which is not quite as strong.
Old Dec 14, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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if u got the money, go for the Volk TE37's, if not, go for the 5Zigen's or the Enkei RPF1's
Old Dec 16, 2007 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by mildmodtc
Probably. Those 15's were $350 per wheel. The Volks are a true forged monoblock. I think the SSR's use semi-solid forging which is not quite as strong.
Good points guys + gals

True on the SSR's ... for a daily driver they should be more then good enough - not so sure about tracking them though ?? Don't forget about Buddy-Club P1 QF wheels - a true forged wheel - but they are approx. 1 pound heavier then a TE37. Volk has had several awesome wheels , too bad they have discontinued several in the last 3-4 years
Old Dec 17, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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18" oz chronos - 19.5 lbs
18" oz ultra leggerra -18.4 lbs
18" ssr type c-rs - 17.5 lbs
Old Dec 24, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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Enkei Racing Series RS-M 17x8 = 15.5lbs

they are what i would get on a tC if i was going light weight
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 05:57 AM
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^ how much are enkeis?
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=199857

thx scionized,
these wheels are very light, id say maybe 16.8 lbs or 17 lbs and they are brand new too.

i need these gone ASAP too
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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I have Sek- tor Forged wheels, the ultimate in super lightweight high performance track wheels. They weight 17lb cost $400.00 ea + tax +shipping



Old Dec 26, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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SSR COMPS .... 17 INCH = 12=13 LBS...

side note..

alot of money does not = leight wheels...there are plenty of affordable wheels under 17 lbs...
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...enkei_rpf1.jpg

i have these .... 18's i think they weigh about 17 pounds mainly tire weight though but really nice wheels
Old Jan 11, 2008 | 01:52 AM
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so what is the smallest size? i can put on the tc?
Old Jan 11, 2008 | 02:29 AM
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17"
Old Jan 11, 2008 | 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by TCpete
SSR COMPS .... 17 INCH = 12=13 LBS...

side note..

alot of money does not = leight wheels...there are plenty of affordable wheels under 17 lbs...
YES! like my konigs! :D

they are 150 each and weigh under 17 lbs. and im selling them for 550 shipped!
Old Jan 11, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by silverstreaktc
so what is the smallest size? i can put on the tc?
you can fit 15s on the tC with stock brakes
Old Jan 11, 2008 | 03:44 AM
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thank you dave. thats what ive been asking. and im assuming the smaller, the lighter?



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