I was wondering what the lightest wheels for

15s
16s
17s

I heard SSRs weighed like 8lbs each.. but are there any that are lighter?
Also does anybody have a link to the company thats prodcuing the carbon wheels ; they were at SEMA last year.

 

The best place I have found to research this information is

WHEELWEIGHTS.NET

I don't have a link to the carbon fiber wheels, and can't even remember the name of the manufacturer, but do remember they cost more than $1,800 per rim.

 

I just got the 15X6 SSR type c (competition) They do In fact weigh 8.35 lbs according to my digital scale.
AND I can really feel the 36 lb rotational weight reduction. The stock rims felt like hauling boat anchors down to the basement for storage I think only a Racing Hart wheel is lighter. The new Volk RE 30 is probably right in there weight wise also.
** Note to get the 15s to fit you have to machine the caliper brackets

Jim at the tire rack is a good and helpful guy

 

anybody know where somebody could find some RS Watanabe EightSpoke A Cast?

 

Google suggests:


RS_Watanabe

Adrenaline Racing

 

man, thoes RS wheels are fugly

 

I think black RS Watanabes will look nice on black/SSM/red/white Fit. I will prefer something in 14" or 15" w/ offset that sticks further out.

At least they're not as common, u don't see them around all the times.

 

got a link so I can see the wheels and understand what it says? the only links ive found are in Japanese

 

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Something I have been keeping for myself.

Enjoy.

5Zigen Becket FN-01R Forged 16x7 11.7
5Zigen Copse Cast 15x7 11.0
5Zigen DIV.3 Cast 15x6.5 12.6
Advan Racing RG Cast 15x7 11.4(all)
BBS RG F1-Racing (Japan Only) Forged 15x7 10.2
Buddy Club P1 QF Forged 15x7 10.1
Buddy Club P1 QF Forged 16x7 11.1
Buddy Club P1 QF Forged 17x7.5 12.9
Circle Racing Series 82 Spun 15x7 12.2
Desmond Rega Master EVO Forged 16x7 11.9
Enkei ES-Tarmac Cast 15x7 11.0
Enkei ES-Tarmac Cast 15x7.5 11.6
Enkei RP-F1 Cast 15x7 9.1
Kyoho Tracer Cast 15x7 9.9
Minilite Magnesium Forged Mg 15x7 10.5
Monster Sport Type-R Forged 15x6.5 8.6
Mugen MF10 Forged 16x7 11.0
Mugen MF10L Forged 15x7 11.0
Mugen MF8 Forged 16x7 12.0
OZ Superleggera Cast 15x7 11.0
Racing Hart CP-035R SSF 15x7 9.4
Racing Hart CP-035R SSF 16x7 10.8
Racing Hart CP-035R SSF 16x7.5 11.2
Racing Sparco Viper R (Japan Only) Forged/Spun 16x7 11.2
RS Watanabe Cyclone Forged Mg 15x7 10.4
RS Watanabe Cyclone Forged Mg 16x7 11.5
RS Watanabe EightSpoke F8 Cast Mg 15x7 10.1
RS Watanabe EightSpoke F8 Cast Mg 15x7.5 11.0
RS Watanabe EightSpoke F8F Cast Mg 15x7 11.2
Spoon Sports Forged 16x7 11.9
SSR Type-C (called Competitions in the US) SSF 15x7 9.2
SSR Type-C (called Competitions in the US) SSF 15x7.5 9.6
SSR Type-C (called Competitions in the US) SSF 16x7 11.0
SSR Type-R SSF 16x7 11.5
Starform Real Racing R2 Forged 15x7 9.9
Volk CE28N Forged 15x7 9.1
Volk TE37 Forged 15x7 9.2
Volk TE37 Forged 16x7 11.2
Volk TE37 Forged 16x7.5 11.3
Wed's TC-005 SSF 15x7 10.7
Wed's TC-005 SSF 15x7.5 11.0

 

Carbon Fiber Wheels by Dymag
$2200 each.

 

Nice! Are there instructions on how to fit those wheels (i.e., which parts to machine). Also what offset are those SSR-C and where did you find them. Tire rack seems to only have 16" and 17" wheels for the Fit.

Thanks

 

Agreed, SpoonEK4. Watanabe RS's are one of the nicest kicks around.

However, as subtle and tasteful as they are, they're probably incredible thief magnets for those who know their JDM stuff. Might be the reason why they're not commonly seen.

Makes me wonder if anyone's put out a survey of most-stolen aftermarket wheels.

 

Most of the work needs to be done to the brake caliper brackets.
I machined about 90 thousands of an inch off the back of the bracket where it bolts to the strut.
Next I machined about 65 thou off the part that looks sort of like a horse shoe on the front of the bracket. The horse shoe part I am talking about partially encircles the brake disc hub.
Then I used a die grinder and took a tiny bit off the caliper itself right where it could touch the back of the horse shoe part.

Sounds more complicated than it is, but still not a job really for someone who is not fairly well acquainted with brakes. About any machine shop could handle this. The wheels are 38 offset and TR had plenty of 15's in stock at aprox $299

 

hmm I dont know where you got those numbers but for sure the Div3 N1R are wrong. I had a set on my old civic they weighed 10 lbs.

my Volk TE37 17" weigh 13 lbs.

also Spoon SW338 15" weigh 8lbs

 

6 Pounds!!!

 

Whoa...you sure you tared the scale right?! If so, that's incredibly light and VERY hot!

Is that the SSR MK I or FL II?

 

yeah what wheels are those?

 

These wheels are actually for this car:


10"

These are the FL-II which are specifically produced for the origional Mini.