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Old 10-29-2007, 07:11 PM
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After using my Summer 29 pounds EACH rims I would like to go LIGHT!!!

I tried searching the web for some good sites which list some light weight rims but it's messy.

So if you have any suggestions for 17inch light weight rims that don't cost an arm and a leg post them up!!!

Requirements:
- Size: 17"
- Colors: graphite, anthracite, hypersilver, hyperblack, bronze (NO CHROME NO BLACK)
- Not too expensive (max of $800 a set)
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No more MOMO? NOOOOO!!! lol
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Old 10-29-2007, 07:15 PM
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Ooooh, I can help you out Claudia. I looked at every wheel pretty much when I was looking for my tC. Is that 800 with tires or just the wheels? Take care!
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5zigen FN01R-C

i am running a 17x8 +48 with a 245/40 and they are still lighter than the stocks, and i am putting way more rubber down than the crappy 215's.

all i can say is, stay away from falken fk452's for tires.. they are horrible.


i paid about 650 for the set of four rims.
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Old 10-29-2007, 07:20 PM
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claudia PM munch, he is selling 17" 5zigen for cheap with tires i think. they are super light too
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Old 10-29-2007, 07:28 PM
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Enkei Racing Series RPF1 - 15.5 lbs - 239 each
Enkei Racing Series RS-M - 15.5 lbs - 260 each
MOTEGI RACING SX5 - 18.5 lbs - 153 each
MOTEGI TRAK TRAKLITE - 14 lbs - 280 each
O.Z. Crono HT - 18 lbs - 229 each
O.Z. Ultraleggera - 17 lbs - 265 each
TSW Kyalami
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Old 10-29-2007, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BlizZard
No more MOMO? NOOOOO!!! lol

I'll never give them up But now I'll be S/C and I'd like light rims. The MOMOs will be back in the summer ;)


Originally Posted by davedavetC
claudia PM munch, he is selling 17" 5zigen for cheap with tires i think. they are super light too
Is that his exact screenname?

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Ooooh, I can help you out Claudia. I looked at every wheel pretty much when I was looking for my tC. Is that 800 with tires or just the wheels? Take care!
Rims only, but the cheaper (without compromising quality) the better ;)

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5zigen FN01R-C
Will check them out. I got the dunlop winter M3 in line for tires.
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Old 10-29-2007, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Daurigon
Enkei Racing Series RPF1 - 15.5 lbs - 239 each
Enkei Racing Series RS-M - 15.5 lbs - 260 each
MOTEGI RACING SX5 - 18.5 lbs - 153 each
MOTEGI TRAK TRAKLITE - 14 lbs - 280 each
O.Z. Crono HT - 18 lbs - 229 each
O.Z. Ultraleggera - 17 lbs - 265 each
TSW Kyalami
Most of these are too expensive. The others are either black or silver
I don't like either colors
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C, you dont like silver? Munchs wheels are silver. i think they look great on flint mica. i would get themf rom him but im getting different wheels next week. and yes Munch is his sn
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Old 10-29-2007, 08:35 PM
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eh my momos are silver....i'd like something different
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Old 10-29-2007, 08:40 PM
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hmmm....
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Old 10-29-2007, 09:28 PM
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i'd say go for enkei rpf1's
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Old 10-29-2007, 10:07 PM
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What color were you thinking of getting?

Why don't you try gunmetal/black or gold?
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Old 10-29-2007, 10:08 PM
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motegi traklites....

17x8's weigh 15 lbs
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Originally Posted by DonNguyen
motegi traklites....

17x8's weigh 15 lbs
worst rims ever... they are china forged, crap.
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Old 10-29-2007, 10:29 PM
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enkei rsv weigh 17.5lbs
I paid like $160 for each.
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Old 10-29-2007, 10:33 PM
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Sportmax 039? Cheap, light, and decently good looking.
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Old 10-29-2007, 10:35 PM
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How about some ROTA wheels?
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Old 10-29-2007, 10:38 PM
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lol.. buy some rota's ...or raze r74.. cheap.. light.. better then motegi thats for sure..

enkei rpf1's are not that expensive..

but then again usually light wheels that look nice and cheap dont go together..

try browsing used rims...on other forums..

i can give you a 1k suggestions on rims in and around 15-17 lbs very very affordable and look nice.. but it sucks to be sour to the wrong ppl
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TCpete, how much did your wheels cost you? what size are they btw?
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