Is 14.6 lbs per wheel about as light as I'll get for 17's?
#1
Is 14.6 lbs per wheel about as light as I'll get for 17's?
I'd like to pick up a set of wheels and tires for some track days. I'm not going to race too much but for the few track days I'd like to do, I'd like to get some lighter wheels and better tires.
I'd like to stick with 17" wheels (cost and weight) and it seems the Enkei RPF1 wheels pretty well fit the bill. They're 229 each and weigh just over 14.5 lbs.
Any other suggestions for wheels for a reasonable cost? They're some great deals on the forum but they're like 17+ lbs....
Will 3 extra lbs make a big difference? I understand my stock wheels are in the 24-25'ish lb range.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Mark
I'd like to stick with 17" wheels (cost and weight) and it seems the Enkei RPF1 wheels pretty well fit the bill. They're 229 each and weigh just over 14.5 lbs.
Any other suggestions for wheels for a reasonable cost? They're some great deals on the forum but they're like 17+ lbs....
Will 3 extra lbs make a big difference? I understand my stock wheels are in the 24-25'ish lb range.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Mark
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I'd like to pick up a set of wheels and tires for some track days. I'm not going to race too much but for the few track days I'd like to do, I'd like to get some lighter wheels and better tires.
I'd like to stick with 17" wheels (cost and weight) and it seems the Enkei RPF1 wheels pretty well fit the bill. They're 229 each and weigh just over 14.5 lbs.
Any other suggestions for wheels for a reasonable cost? They're some great deals on the forum but they're like 17+ lbs....
Will 3 extra lbs make a big difference? I understand my stock wheels are in the 24-25'ish lb range.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Mark
I'd like to stick with 17" wheels (cost and weight) and it seems the Enkei RPF1 wheels pretty well fit the bill. They're 229 each and weigh just over 14.5 lbs.
Any other suggestions for wheels for a reasonable cost? They're some great deals on the forum but they're like 17+ lbs....
Will 3 extra lbs make a big difference? I understand my stock wheels are in the 24-25'ish lb range.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Mark
Some wheels are lighter but cost 50-100% more per wheel.
Tires are critical for track use. Instruction on driving also critical.
A few lbs are not your limiting factor once you get to about 14 lbs per wheel. In your case even a 17 lbs wheel would work- again tires make the bigger difference.
If you have stock front camber you won't be able to use the full tread of the front tires. You'll wear the outer edges 50% faster depending on your driving style and ability.
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14.6 lbs is very light compared to factory wheels. Most 17in factory wheels are 20-25 lbs, very heavy. I thought the 5 star pace would be on the low side but near as I can tell it is a least 20 lbs. I could only measure the weight with the tire and my scale is +/- 2lbs, anyway total with tire looks like 42 lbs.
According to this link most 17in tires are about 22lbs.
http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...heel_tire_tech
My scale is admittedly pathetic but I haven't seen any other measurements on the 5-star pace wheel.
According to this link most 17in tires are about 22lbs.
http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...heel_tire_tech
My scale is admittedly pathetic but I haven't seen any other measurements on the 5-star pace wheel.
#7
The Enkeis are fine for track and your level.
Some wheels are lighter but cost 50-100% more per wheel.
Tires are critical for track use. Instruction on driving also critical.
A few lbs are not your limiting factor once you get to about 14 lbs per wheel. In your case even a 17 lbs wheel would work- again tires make the bigger difference.
If you have stock front camber you won't be able to use the full tread of the front tires. You'll wear the outer edges 50% faster depending on your driving style and ability.
Some wheels are lighter but cost 50-100% more per wheel.
Tires are critical for track use. Instruction on driving also critical.
A few lbs are not your limiting factor once you get to about 14 lbs per wheel. In your case even a 17 lbs wheel would work- again tires make the bigger difference.
If you have stock front camber you won't be able to use the full tread of the front tires. You'll wear the outer edges 50% faster depending on your driving style and ability.
Though those are for sportbikes, the rules/lines/methods are pretty well the same but for good measure, I took Phil Wick's class also.
What is your suggestion for tires, Hoosiers? Or do I even need to get that aggressive?
Last but not least, should I install a set of adjustable camber plates so I can change the camber when I get to the track or is that overkill? (at least for my level of competition)
Thanks again,
Mark
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Having bought a lot of tires from Tirerack through my bodyshop, I like the quality and prices of your wheels.
However, at 105 bucks per wheel more than the Enkeis, there a little too much for my budget since I'm just doing this for fun.
Thanks though, I'd really like to have them instead.
Mark
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I'd like to pick up a set of wheels and tires for some track days. I'm not going to race too much but for the few track days I'd like to do, I'd like to get some lighter wheels and better tires.
I'd like to stick with 17" wheels (cost and weight) and it seems the Enkei RPF1 wheels pretty well fit the bill. They're 229 each and weigh just over 14.5 lbs.
Any other suggestions for wheels for a reasonable cost? They're some great deals on the forum but they're like 17+ lbs....
Will 3 extra lbs make a big difference? I understand my stock wheels are in the 24-25'ish lb range.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Mark
I'd like to stick with 17" wheels (cost and weight) and it seems the Enkei RPF1 wheels pretty well fit the bill. They're 229 each and weigh just over 14.5 lbs.
Any other suggestions for wheels for a reasonable cost? They're some great deals on the forum but they're like 17+ lbs....
Will 3 extra lbs make a big difference? I understand my stock wheels are in the 24-25'ish lb range.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Mark
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Mark
Those are the ones I'm looking at. Pretty cheap and light.
Mark
#16
You can expect more wheel and less tire for yours. I'm running a 16in. RPF1 so I have a little more sidewall. I'm just trying to convince you to buy them. Oh, and make sure to buy the center caps. They're pricey but it truly completes the look.
#17
The ones I was looking at are 17's. I really wanted 18's but there's an increase in weight from 17's to 18's, not to mention the add'l cost.
Mark
#18
tirerack sells motegi traklites, its what I put on my car. they are 17x7 and weight 14 lbs. but MOST importantly they are forged wheels as opposed to the cast wheels that have been metioned above. I highly recomend these wheels and had a very good experiance with them. I wouldnt get anything besides a forged wheel.
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The ones I'm going to end up getting will be 17's, I was just thinking the lower the profile, the better it would handle.
Thanks,
Mark
#22
To an extent, yes. But, there comes a point where the weight is too far away from the central hub for any real gain to had.
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