The "+45" lightweight wheel thread
#1
The "+45" lightweight wheel thread
Simple purpose for this thread; to get a list together of 15" rims that are under about 18lbs but also have a +45 offset or greater for Fit owners (so, 4x100 bolt pattern only).
I can barely find any wheels that meet this specification; please post up wheels you know of with the approximate weight & offset. Wheels with anything less than a +45 available offset will not be added. If the wheel is not a 6.5" or 7" width, please also post that information.
Spoon Sw388 (+45) - 8.1lbs (Member Note: Possible caliper clearance problems)
volk ce28 (+45) 8.45lbs
SSR Type-F (+48) 9.7lbs
mugen rnr (+45) 10.5 lbs
Enkei RS+M (+45 & 5" wide) - 10.6lbs
Rota Slipstream (+45) - 11.9
Rota Circuit 10 (+45) - 13.0lbs
Team Dynamics Racing Pro Race 1 (+48) 13.4lbs
TSW Trackstar 4 (+45) - 13.6lbs
Advan RC2 (+45) 12~15?lbs
Enkei SC05 (+50) - 16.5lbs
Enkei (New HPF). (+45) 16.7lbs
Team Dynamics Racing Pro Rally 1 (+49 & 6" wide) 17.1lbs
I can barely find any wheels that meet this specification; please post up wheels you know of with the approximate weight & offset. Wheels with anything less than a +45 available offset will not be added. If the wheel is not a 6.5" or 7" width, please also post that information.
The 15" +45 Lightweight Wheel List:
Spoon Sw388 (+45) - 8.1lbs (Member Note: Possible caliper clearance problems)
volk ce28 (+45) 8.45lbs
SSR Type-F (+48) 9.7lbs
mugen rnr (+45) 10.5 lbs
Enkei RS+M (+45 & 5" wide) - 10.6lbs
Rota Slipstream (+45) - 11.9
Rota Circuit 10 (+45) - 13.0lbs
Team Dynamics Racing Pro Race 1 (+48) 13.4lbs
TSW Trackstar 4 (+45) - 13.6lbs
Advan RC2 (+45) 12~15?lbs
Enkei SC05 (+50) - 16.5lbs
Enkei (New HPF). (+45) 16.7lbs
Team Dynamics Racing Pro Rally 1 (+49 & 6" wide) 17.1lbs
The 16" +45 Lightweight Wheel List:
Rota Boost (+45) - ??lbs
Advan AD08 (+45) 12~13LBS
Enkei RPF1 Type II (+45) - 13.8lbs
Volk - Grams Light 57Maximum (+45) - 15lbs
SSR Competition Type C (+44) - 11.6lbs
HFP (Factory Enkie's) Dealer Aftermarket (+55) - 17.8lbs
Rota Circuit 10 (+45) - 17lbs
TSW Trackstar 4 (+45) - 16~18?lbs
Team Dynamics Racing Pro Race 1 (+45) 15.4lbs
Desmond Regamaster EVO's (+45) - 11.9lbs. Advan AD08 (+45) 12~13LBS
Enkei RPF1 Type II (+45) - 13.8lbs
Volk - Grams Light 57Maximum (+45) - 15lbs
SSR Competition Type C (+44) - 11.6lbs
HFP (Factory Enkie's) Dealer Aftermarket (+55) - 17.8lbs
Rota Circuit 10 (+45) - 17lbs
TSW Trackstar 4 (+45) - 16~18?lbs
Team Dynamics Racing Pro Race 1 (+45) 15.4lbs
The 17" +45 Lightweight Wheel List:
Enkei RPF1 Type II (+45) - 16.2lbs
Enkei Racing RS-M (+45) - 15.7 lbs.
Enkei Racing RP03 (+45) - 16.8 lbs.
Enkei GTC 01 (+50) -17.9lbs
Enkei Racing RS-M (+45) - 15.7 lbs.
Enkei Racing RP03 (+45) - 16.8 lbs.
Enkei GTC 01 (+50) -17.9lbs
Last edited by Sugarphreak; 01-30-2010 at 01:21 AM.
#4
Sugarphreak,
Do the wheels have to come in the 15" size?
I was hoping to volunteer that the 16" Rota Circuit 10s weigh in at exactly 17 lbs., since the thread was all about lightweight wheels with +45 offset.
Do the wheels have to come in the 15" size?
I was hoping to volunteer that the 16" Rota Circuit 10s weigh in at exactly 17 lbs., since the thread was all about lightweight wheels with +45 offset.
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#6
It used to be all 40+, but Rota is now doing a bunch of rims now available with a +45 offset.
I did make a mistake though, the Boost are only showing available in a 16" size
Boost - ROTA Wheels
Do you know off-hand what the weight for the 16" is?
I don't see why not, I will start a second list on the original post for 16's that meet the same criteria.
I did make a mistake though, the Boost are only showing available in a 16" size
Boost - ROTA Wheels
Do you know off-hand what the weight for the 16" is?
Sugarphreak,
Do the wheels have to come in the 15" size?
I was hoping to volunteer that the 16" Rota Circuit 10s weigh in at exactly 17 lbs., since the thread was all about lightweight wheels with +45 offset.
Do the wheels have to come in the 15" size?
I was hoping to volunteer that the 16" Rota Circuit 10s weigh in at exactly 17 lbs., since the thread was all about lightweight wheels with +45 offset.
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Last edited by Sugarphreak; 02-14-2009 at 10:28 AM.
#7
16" wheels for gd and ge
Volk Gram Lights 57Maximum 16x7 45mm 15 pounds
wow, i spent a good amount of time on this, there aint much, We ge owners have it tough man lol.
Volk Gram Lights 57Maximum 16x7 45mm 15 pounds
wow, i spent a good amount of time on this, there aint much, We ge owners have it tough man lol.
#12
Ok, I updated the main post with the newest wheels. Thanks guys!
If anybody can find the weight for the TSW rims I will post it up!
+42 is pretty common, I ran that size myself and I ran into rubbing trouble. I know with a little work or even the type of tire you choose allows people to use them.
Basically I was hoping to get a list of wheels that feature more uncommon offsets for members who really want to get a wheel that has a minimal risk or rubbing. Finding wheels with these offsets is pretty challenging, I am hoping this list can help people who are hunting around for it.
I will add the 16" type C though. Nice catch, I didn't think they offered a +44 on the 16" wheel. +44 will be an exception, this is the only wheel I have seen with that offset to be honest. No +43's will make the cut (lots of wheels with +43, only 1mm more than +42 seems too close)
Fantastic wheels no doubt, but they don't quite make it into the list because of the offset.
If anybody can find the weight for the TSW rims I will post it up!
Basically I was hoping to get a list of wheels that feature more uncommon offsets for members who really want to get a wheel that has a minimal risk or rubbing. Finding wheels with these offsets is pretty challenging, I am hoping this list can help people who are hunting around for it.
I will add the 16" type C though. Nice catch, I didn't think they offered a +44 on the 16" wheel. +44 will be an exception, this is the only wheel I have seen with that offset to be honest. No +43's will make the cut (lots of wheels with +43, only 1mm more than +42 seems too close)
Fantastic wheels no doubt, but they don't quite make it into the list because of the offset.
Last edited by Sugarphreak; 02-14-2009 at 04:53 PM.
#13
LOl, we shoudl also have a section for 17" and thern after everything is doe and done we can get a sticky made. I mean most ge owners have no idea what is going on, you ge guys know this shit but we kinda get screwed with offsets on the ge.
So i say lets add 17" but really, its gonna be tough to find 45+ and higher offsets, Ive been looking near all night lol~!
So i say lets add 17" but really, its gonna be tough to find 45+ and higher offsets, Ive been looking near all night lol~!
#15
They are out there, but you really have to do your homework. I can find billions of rims, but so many sites don't like the offset & weight... just the dia and bolt pattern if you are lucky. Good ones are 1010tires.com and also Tirerack.com, but they have +40 offset wheels show up when you use their car-specific application program.
Yeah we could do that too, might as well just get a complete list of rims that meet these specs. There are a lot of heavy rims that have high offset, but I think anybody who is serious about getting a rim that does not rub under heavy cornering is also looking for something that is lighter than the stock wheels too.
My 17's are RTX +45, they weigh in at 41lbs each with 195/40 tires... same as weight as my stock rims and snow tires.
LOl, we should also have a section for 17" and then after everything is doe and done we can get a sticky made. I mean most ge owners have no idea what is going on, you ge guys know this shit but we kinda get screwed with offsets on the ge.
So i say lets add 17" but really, its gonna be tough to find 45+ and higher offsets, Ive been looking near all night lol~!
So i say lets add 17" but really, its gonna be tough to find 45+ and higher offsets, Ive been looking near all night lol~!
My 17's are RTX +45, they weigh in at 41lbs each with 195/40 tires... same as weight as my stock rims and snow tires.
Last edited by Sugarphreak; 02-15-2009 at 12:29 AM.
#16
Agreed. I was looking at a few online wheel sellers, and I was surprised +40 seemed to be the most common offset for a number of wheel makers there (Konig for instance).
#17
ya man, 17's are a toughie forsure. Ill prob end up going with a 17x7 43mm and im sure ill be fine lowered on the df's with 205-40-17, others have done it (well one other) on a ge and no camber bolts needed with MINIMAL rubbing up front only on HARD turns!
#18
I don't know I ran 17x7 Tenzo GF7's with a +42 offset and I had rubbing problems. I can't see +43 being all that much better.
Check out Rota wheels, they have quite a few wheels (I think even more 17" wheels than 15" or 16") that are starting to be offered with a +45 offset.
Wheel Catalog - ROTA Wheels
Enkei also offers a lot more larger rims (17" and up) in a +45 or greater offset... even the new RPF1 type 2
Check out Rota wheels, they have quite a few wheels (I think even more 17" wheels than 15" or 16") that are starting to be offered with a +45 offset.
Wheel Catalog - ROTA Wheels
Enkei also offers a lot more larger rims (17" and up) in a +45 or greater offset... even the new RPF1 type 2
Last edited by Sugarphreak; 02-15-2009 at 12:52 AM.
#19
I don't know I ran 17x7 Tenzo GF7's with a +42 offset and I had rubbing problems. I can't see +43 being all that much better.
Check out Rota wheels, they have quite a few wheels (I think even more 17" wheels than 15" or 16") that are starting to be offered with a +45 offset.
Wheel Catalog - ROTA Wheels
Check out Rota wheels, they have quite a few wheels (I think even more 17" wheels than 15" or 16") that are starting to be offered with a +45 offset.
Wheel Catalog - ROTA Wheels
#20
My original plan was to leave my car stock and pick up a cheap wheel package (
)
Anyway, I started off with Tenzo (+42) GF7's with 205/40/17's on them. I rubbed constantly. When I went back to the shop they ground off that little black tab almost to nothing at the back... but it still rubbed.
After about 2 weeks of this I finally went back to the shop again and they offered to exchange the rims for something else with a higher offset. I had a choice between like 3 different rims that had +45, I went with the RTX Neurotoxin's because the other ones were totally ghey![Stick Out Tongue](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
That fixed the problem totally, no rubbing (whoo hooo)
Of course the mod bug had settled in by then and I dropped the car on Tanabe GF210's... the rubbing returned!! Even with a +45 offset I was rubbing on bumps, corners and whenever I had passengers in the back seat.
So I decided to try out different tires, I bought a set of 195/40 Continental ContisportContact2's. After that, no rubbing, even under the hardest conditions; Thus the following was possible!
![](http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/Sugarphreak/honda-corner3.jpg)
Now that I want to find a lighter wheel I am having a hard time finding something that will work. I can only imagine other people are too, that was my motivation behind "the list"![Big Grin](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
If you hate Rota's it does seem that Enkei has a good selection of 17" rims that have +45 offsets!
![Rolling on the Floor](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/rotfl.gif)
Anyway, I started off with Tenzo (+42) GF7's with 205/40/17's on them. I rubbed constantly. When I went back to the shop they ground off that little black tab almost to nothing at the back... but it still rubbed.
After about 2 weeks of this I finally went back to the shop again and they offered to exchange the rims for something else with a higher offset. I had a choice between like 3 different rims that had +45, I went with the RTX Neurotoxin's because the other ones were totally ghey
![Stick Out Tongue](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
That fixed the problem totally, no rubbing (whoo hooo)
Of course the mod bug had settled in by then and I dropped the car on Tanabe GF210's... the rubbing returned!! Even with a +45 offset I was rubbing on bumps, corners and whenever I had passengers in the back seat.
So I decided to try out different tires, I bought a set of 195/40 Continental ContisportContact2's. After that, no rubbing, even under the hardest conditions; Thus the following was possible!
![](http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/Sugarphreak/honda-corner3.jpg)
Now that I want to find a lighter wheel I am having a hard time finding something that will work. I can only imagine other people are too, that was my motivation behind "the list"
![Big Grin](https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
If you hate Rota's it does seem that Enkei has a good selection of 17" rims that have +45 offsets!
Last edited by Sugarphreak; 02-15-2009 at 01:07 AM.