Lightweight rims!

[Dannyboy1201]

Ok fellas i just sold my Motegi MR7s to my roomate and Im looking to buy some cheap light weight wheels 16-17" under 15lbs I dont care how they look I'm leaning towards the ROTA Slipstream's
Weight: 16" = 14.7lbs.
Price= 830.00 w/ tires.

here is a picture. What do yo all think.. any other suggested wheels.

Thanks

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[Dannyboy1201]

Ohh ya Im also looking for some Calipers and Rotors that will fit a 16" if you have any websites on some good breaks w/ some good prices post them thanks!

 

[echo]

those look really nice. i would go with the steel grey or gun metal.

how much do they cost without tires?

 

[cucumber]

I like them Danny.

They would look sick on your car.

 

[tjh-dsm]

Rota Battles and Rota SubZero's are pretty nice as well, and lightweight.

There's a guy who has 16" Rota Slipstream's and I think the has the TCE big brake kit.

 

[Dannyboy1201]

Im looking into it.. My budget is 2000.00 for rims/tires and Breaks.

 

[Dannyboy1201]

Im thinking either gunmetal or black. TCE is the way to go to they have some good prices.

Anyone w/ TCE experiance please share.

Thanks

 

[Clipse]

The Slipstreams in a gunmetal 16" or 17" would be sick! I'm getting the same rim in the steel gray. Where did you get the $830 w/tires price??

 

[GSX]

Danny,

I could help out on the TCE brakes // I just pulled my kit off my '97 GSX because in many ways it was over kill for me. Anyway, if you want the 12.2" TCE kit and can afford about 650 bucks shoot me an e-mail.

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Kit Includes, well you guys know what it includes if you go to the website [www.tceperformanceproducts.com]. Note, I'll be have the rotors turned [1st time] and provide a new set of pads.

Ps. I'll be posting these to the classifieds as soon as I get pictures together.

Thanks,

 

[Dannyboy1201]

Dude im intrested what do you mean overkill. post some pics. what kind of condition are they in. what kind of rotors did you get w/ it.

 

[GSX]

As for overkill, my stock GSX brakes stop just fine at the 1/4 strip ... my original intention was to spend more time at the auto-x, thus needed the improved brakes [ie stopping power, heat dispursion, etc].

As for condition, functionality is perfect, asthetics shows fade on the passenger side rotor due to sun exposure ... what I mean is the billet aluminum has faded.

Again, best explained with pictures - which I don't have right now. All I can say is, if you want performance at [what I consider] a reasonable price then stop shopping. As for looks, the brakes are impressive but not as impressing as "NEW" brakes ... keep in mind all billet aluminum will fade when used.

Let me know, as for references ... mod black95gsx will vouch for me if you are interested.

Thanks,


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Oh ya, rotors are 12.2" with modular hats [not sure if they are vented]. As for slotting/cross drilling ... I opted against those things as today's pads no longer need slotting to disipate gases, and cross drilling will crack ... plus, way less brake dust.

 

[Turboniam]

Dannyboy1201-Where are you getting these rims for $830 w/ tires???

Thanks

 

[Nappy94]

Have you ever looked into Kosei K1's? They are lightweight and come in white, silver and anthracite. 4X100 bolt pattern and 43mm offset, they weigh only 14lbs.

 

[Turboniam]

Has anyone ever done a cost vs weight comparison???

Meaning for $400 you can have this rim weighing XX, but for half the price and only XX more pounds you can get this one i.e. price vs weight which rim is the best bang for the buck??

 

[dewdew]

go with Centerline RPM's. They are forged aluminum and 17"s only weigh 13.51lbs. You can get silver, gold, white, or black pearls. I am gonna get some 18'' black pearls in spring.
Go to http://www.centerlinewheels.com/w_catalog/fwd.html,
http://www.centerlinewheels.com/gallery/Gallery22.jpg or http://www.centerlinewheels.com/gallery/index.htm to see them

17"=13.51lbs
18"=14.51lbs
19"=15lbs