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What is the lightest road wheel.

I'm looking to lighten up my car and improve its overall handling performance. I'd like to find a lightweight wheel

Asked by: gamera

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Asked on: April 02, 2008 17:04

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Motor8rMatt
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Posted: over 2 years ago

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There are several forged wheels that look great and are very lightweight. Here are a few that come to mind:

Fikse FM5 17x8 = 16 lbs.
Fikse Mach V 17x8 = 16 lbs.
BBS RG-R 18x8 = 18 lbs.
OZ Ultraleggera HLT 17x8 = 16.7 lbs. / 18x8 = 18 lbs.

However, the lightest wheel I have seen so far are some trick Carbon Fiber wheels from Dymag.

Dymag Carbon Fiber
17x8 = 12.9 lbs.
18x9 = 14 lbs.
20x12 = 18.2 lbs.

Good luck!

References

http://www.dymag-usa.com/
http://www.fikse.com
http://www.bbs.com
http://www.ozracing.com

Motor8rMatt
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Posted: over 2 years ago

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There is more information about the Dymag wheels here: http://www.motorator.com/blog/hot-rods-customs/ultra-lightweight-carbon-fiber-wheels-from-dymag

Goose
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Posted: over 2 years ago

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Although not the lightest, I like the new CF5 from 360 Forged. Its a forged aluminum wheel hand-wrapped in carbon fiber. They are still pretty light.

19x9 = 20.7 lbs.
20x9 = 21.4 lbs.

References

http://www.360forged.com/