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.

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

SSR Wheels

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.

RE30's are pretty light weight.

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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.

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

http://www.wheelsto.com/images/weight_comp_51.jpg

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

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?

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

18" is probably the smallest with stock BBK.

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

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?

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.