What are the lightest 17" rims that won't break to all heck? I'm thinking Volk or Motegi. Correct me if I'm wrong. Also include me with a model name and size + lbs. If you're really good give me tire weight too.

 

lightweight , strong wheels are nowhere near ceap just so as you know.

axis tracklights aren't bad , heliums are light don't know bout strength

 

Hi Doc
I am running Volk LE37T Gun Metal 17"x7.5"wheels, Bridgestone RE050A 215/40r17 tires.I've hit a few potholes with no damage to the wheel or tire.I spent quite a lot of time checking wheel and tire weights before making my choice.I don't remember the weigh of the wheel itself but the wheel and tire combo weigh about the same as the stock alloy set up.I don't think you can go wrong with the Volk.Check out my profile for a look.

 

yeah for strong, lightweight wheels, you have to look for FORGED wheels, which RAYS does a lot of. One Piece wheels are also typically stronger than their 2piece or 3piece counterparts.

gram lights are another RAYS wheel line (i think?) that are very light and very strong.
i have the OEM 18" Racing Hart Evolution TRD's, and I remember reading that they were 15-16 pounds each ... which seems crazy light to me (can someone confirm?).

anyway, look for forged, one-piece wheels. also, as said above, expect to pay out the wazoo for a quality set. some of the lightest ones (10-14 pounds) will run you maybe $2000 a set.

 

oem rh rims are nowere near 15-16 pounds each. the 19's of that same rim are 32 pounds each

 

eck! Motegi shouldn't even be put in the same sentence as Volk/Rays. Motegi is stuff you'd buy at Sears.

the lightest that Rays/Volk offers is the CE28N, next comes the TE37 model which is only slightly heavier then the CE28. Rays is also planning to release the Gramlights "57 Maximum" model wheel. looks similar to the Advan RG.

if you're looking for light & strong rims look into Volk/Rays, Gramlights, Advan, Work (certain models), Wedsport, BBS, SSR, O.Z. (certain models)

as someone else suggested, go with something forged. generally it'll be a 1pc. design to be the lightest possible.

bottom line is "you get what you pay for".

 

ive always been a fan of volks...just cant afford um.

 

SSR's on the street equals bents SSR's on your car. They bend VERY easily.

 

How About ENKEI they come stock on my Evo and are light an strong?????????

 

Motegi 17x 7 rims weight are 14-15 pounds, That's pretty light and they are forged. Just because you can get them at sears doesn't make them a bad company or a bad choice. Don't get me wrong I love volks TE series too. Just trying to get an understanding of weight and offsets. I can get the motegi's/tires for 1600.00 plus shipping through tirerack. Anyone know how much stock wheels are? Weightwise. I just have plastic hubs...Ey PORISETO!

 

Konig Heliums are pretty good also!

 

Im on Motegi traclites 19x7.5 and they weigh 18.3 pounds im thinkin one of the lightest wheels around, i've taken them to some pot holes by accident and they are holding up well

 

I found 17 x 7 Kosei K1 TS rims at www.tirerack.com and they show them at 14.1 lbs. I have no clue about durability though.

 

here you go http://www.edgeracing.com/2005/Scion/xB/wheels/17/ select 17 inch wheels it even gives you the Tire weight

I cant decide between the enkei RSV or RPo3
if anyone can photoshop that would be nice


thanks

 

What about Sport Max? They do offer lightweight forged wheels, but they don't advertise that part much like when I checked a long time back. They have a 17 as light as 15 lbs http://www.sportmaxwheel.com/sportmax_003.shtml . Tirerack shows wheel weight for most wheels, don't know bout Discount Tire though.

EDIT: Ran into this wheel weight guide, outdated back to 2003, but half of the wheels listed should still be made tho. http://www.mx6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73737

 

Enkei RPF1
17x7 are 14.6 pounds
16x7 are 13.7 pounds
15x7 are 9.5 pounds

Does anyone know if these wheels are strong. I am planning on getting either the 16x7 or 17x7. Help me decide scionlife peeps!

http://www.enkei.com/RacingSeriesSpecs/RPF1.html

 

Get the 17 x 7.

A. Weight to Size Ratio.
B. Better Contact patch between you and road, So better Feel.
(GET A GOOD QUALITY TIRE, IF YOUR NOT A RACER GO AVON.)
C. MPG will go up if you're going lighter.

Downsides

A. Turn in Radius
B. Cost

 

What size tire, 205/45 or 215/40, which has the best ride and rim protection?

 

I would think the 205/45 because of aspect ratio. Taller sidewall number. They are prolly real close to being the same tho. I went 215/45/17 just to be safe.

 

i have sportmax 003 ultra light 17x7 running 205/40zr17......the rims are only 14.5lbs.....i dont of any others that are that light for the price/quality.... and they are good quality i got mine with tires for 8 and change but thats at my dealer/resale cost