I'm looking to replace the stock steel wheels that came with my xA. My main concern is weight...

I've heard the 17.5 pound steelies don't get the same gas milage as some lighter 15's. I want to use the same tires I have and hopefully get everything shipped for $400 or less.

I saw some konig (i think) somewhere and it said they were like 10.7 pounds!!!!!! I think each was $99.

Any suggestions would be helpfull.

Also, how much do you think my millage would go up dropping 7 pounds off of each wheel??

 

do they have to be konigs? rota makes some nice 15" wheels.

http://www.machiii.net/Rota_wheels.html

 

Don't think the weight of the wheels are gonna make mpg's go up enough to make it worth it. Lightweight wheels are usually bought for racing or for the 'look'.

 

I'm looking at the Konig's (Heliums) for the look. What is performance like? Will the first pothole have me putting the steelies back on??

 

No, the only time you'd have to worry about potholes is with 40 series tires and lower. If using the stock tires you'll be fine on potholes to a point.
Let's not take this off topic. Sorry dlawiii

 

Here's the flat black 15" Heliums with stock tires on an '06 BSP xB. Just installed today but too friggin' cold out to detail the rest of the car

 

Nice wheels but they don't look right on a black car. Unless you are close-up they look like steelies.

 

u can try Konig Rewinds.... I have them on, its pretty nice.... i jus need spacers on the rear to push the rear wheel more

 

I've got 15" Motegi RT5s with stock tires and love the ride. I plan to put some spacer shims from One Ton Garage on the rear. Pics on my Profile.

 

The Heliums are a nice wheel. My brother runs them on his Civic and is very happy with them. If you don't care for the flat black, you can also choose silver or bronze.

They also have their new black lightweight wheel the Minuz.