Just curious. The more I read about lightweight wheels the more I wonder if thats too heavy. Would I notice the difference between say an 18.5 lb wheel and a 15.4 lb wheel. Both with the same tires?

Trying to make a decision... and the 15.4lb wheels will cost about $450 more when it's all said and done....

Stuck between Cast 17x7.5 rota Torques (18.5lbs). And Cast and supposedly shot peened 17x7 OZ Superleggeras (roughly 15.4lbs). They will be getting 225-45 bfg g-force sports, have weighed the tires myself at about 22.8 lbs.

All of the wheel weight talk on the net has me in a knot trying to decide.

Here's another angle, would you save the 500 bucks and get the heavier wheel. Then use the money saved on a d.p. and flash to stage 2? Or would you go with the lighter wheel and wait a bit on the d.p. and stage 2? I've got an a.p. at stage 1 right now.

I'm also on the fence about wether the bright silver oz's will look good on the my silver sedan. (they only do the bright silver for the suby fitment anymore) Anyone have this combo or have seen it?

Any input would be great, I need to make a decision by tomarrow. =)

 

yes, if you are stock now you will probably notice. stock is 16.5lbs so you will be adding more rotational inertia and weight. It wont be drastic, but accelerating and braking might feel a bit sluggish or less responsive. On the other hand you will have much better handling, capability for bigger brakes and better looks.

I used to have some 17" wheels that weighed 22lbs...those things were heavy pigs!! Handled like a dream, but made the car feel like I was towing a boat. I have moved back down to 16's (RS 16x7)and they feel a lot better.

This is what it all comes down to...$$$

If I had the money for some 17" advans or volks that were lighter than stock, I would do it in a heartbeat, but until I win the lottery I would rather have it feel better than look better. Also, it depends on how in tune you are with your car, there are people that have heavy 17's or 18's that dont feel the difference, and those like me that feel every single detail.

 

http://www.jtuned.com/content/templa...=288&zoneid=16


i'd spend the 500 and get the better wheel imho


info on 'shot peened' wheels
Shot Blasting
Some higher end wheel manufacturers will shot blast or shot peen a wheel in preparation for the finishing treatment. The Shot-blasting process involves thousands of tiny industrial grade ball bearings pounding the wheel in a controlled environment to further harden the surface of the material. This helps to lock in surface toughness and is also used in many other automotive and industrial applications.

 

I took the lighter wheel route, too. SSR Comps at 17 X 7.5 weigh in at 12 lbs and will set you back $360 per wheel. They will improve performance with good tires and will feel just slightly slower (hardly noticeable) than the stockers. And you won't need to pay for a reflash just to compensate for heavy, slow wheels.

 

I'd do route #2 - get the less expensive rims and DP & Stage 2.

It's a better way to spread the money around and you will LOVE the DP and Stage2 which will more than make up for any loss because of rotational inertia.