Most Lightweight setup

370z TT · 06-01-2010, 10:32 PM

I've been looking up specs for different wheels and the amount of wheel and tire combinations are overwhelming. I have found some lightweight wheels but with a twin turbo upgrade in the future should I sacrifice weight for width and traction. What would be the best balance for a good handling car that will be racing a couple of times a month. This will be a racing setup so comp tires are necessary.

Stealth_Z · 06-02-2010, 02:36 PM

check out ssr wheels... they have good lightweight wheels...

SSR Wheels

NismoZ_840 · 06-02-2010, 03:31 PM

Enkei RPF1s are one of the popular, light track wheels and pretty inexpensive to boot. Seems like SSRs are moving to a more botique marketing strategy once Tire Rack stopped selling them. They are quite expensive now. With a TT setup and tracking, I'd trade off a little weight for strength. I think the RPF1s are a solid choice all around though.

nogoodname · 06-02-2010, 03:45 PM

RE30's are pretty light weight.

OMGWTFBBQ · 06-02-2010, 04:33 PM

I'd go with a set of forged 1-piece Volks (TE37/CE28n/RE30) in 18".

nogoodname · 06-02-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

I'd go with a set of forged 1-piece Volks (TE37/CE28n/RE30) in 18".

TE37's are bit heavier than the RE30's. Dunno about the CE28's.

Ztoon · 06-02-2010, 04:40 PM

I run SSR Type-F 19's, 2pc. forged.
They are about 4.5 lbs. lighter per wheel than stock and .5" wider.

OMGWTFBBQ · 06-02-2010, 04:54 PM

My setup. (Not my picture, but these are the same size as mine)

Jordo! · 06-02-2010, 05:11 PM

Just curious, but has anyone contemplated 17" wheels?

Yes, I realize that the overall diameter is going to probably wind up a bit smaller without an insanely high profile... eh, that'll just raise the final gear a bit.

Too small? Would it even fit over the brakes?

Knives · 06-02-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

TE37's are bit heavier than the RE30's. Dunno about the CE28's.

I think the CE28n's are the lightest Volk rim.

theDreamer · 06-02-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Just curious, but has anyone contemplated 17" wheels?

Yes, I realize that the overall diameter is going to probably wind up a bit smaller without an insanely high profile... eh, that'll just raise the final gear a bit.

Too small? Would it even fit over the brakes?

18" is probably the smallest with stock BBK.

willtangclan · 06-02-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

18" is probably the smallest with stock BBK.

What offset would be needed to clear the Akebono's in 18's?

HKYStormFront · 06-02-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Just curious, but has anyone contemplated 17" wheels?

even if you found some that fit, chances are a 17" wouldn't allow the brakes to cool properly. same with the R35, comes with 20's, some teams run 19's but a few 18's fit but not recommended unless you have major body mods with brake cooling ducts like a FIA race car

Jordo! · 06-02-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

18" is probably the smallest with stock BBK.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

even if you found some that fit, chances are a 17" wouldn't allow the brakes to cool properly. same with the R35, comes with 20's, some teams run 19's but a few 18's fit but not recommended unless you have major body mods with brake cooling ducts like a FIA race car

Ah, okay... I thought that might be the case. Lightweight 18's it is then.

Oh, what's our bolt pattern?

MUST · 06-02-2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Knives

I think the CE28n's are the lightest Volk rim.

CE28n's are the lightest and as light as TE37-superlap's in the same size/offset but much cheaper than the superlap TE's. but that superlap finish is about worth the extra $$$ imo.

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370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Most Lightweight setup I've been looking up specs for different wheels and the amount of wheel and tire combinations are overwhelming. I have found some lightweight wheels but with a twin turbo upgrade in the future should I sacrifice weight for width and traction. What would be the best balance for a good handling car that will be racing a couple of times a month. This will be a racing setup so comp tires are necessary.

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NismoZ_840 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 16 Drives: 350Z Nismo Rep Power: 16	Enkei RPF1s are one of the popular, light track wheels and pretty inexpensive to boot. Seems like SSRs are moving to a more botique marketing strategy once Tire Rack stopped selling them. They are quite expensive now. With a TT setup and tracking, I'd trade off a little weight for strength. I think the RPF1s are a solid choice all around though.

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OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	I'd go with a set of forged 1-piece Volks (TE37/CE28n/RE30) in 18".

06-02-2010, 04:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	My setup. (Not my picture, but these are the same size as mine)