im looking for a set of light weight 18inch wheels for $2000 or less for the set. my car is daily driven and drag raced. right now im looking at the enkei nto3-m, but open to other wheels as this wheel seems like its mostly used for autocross, which i dont not plan on doing. please post any wheel you know that fits this requirement and what size they come in. thanks!

 

Need to clarify if this is 2k for just rims or including tires as well. If it is just wheels then its cake finding a lightweight wheel in that price range.

 

$2k or less for just wheels

 

take ur pick man...thats 500 a wheel...u can get good stuff for that

 

how wide you need?

 

im looking for the best set up for street/drag racing. i guess an 18x9 or 18x9.5

 

wider tires might not be the best setup for drag racing due to heavier unsprung weight...but Ill let some of the experience drag racer chime in. I have 18x9.5 nto3-m but I only road race and the wheels look great and are lightweight.

 

I think 17's would be a better bet due to acceleration reasons

search the vendor wheels or sale thread

tons of options for that price

 

Volk CE28N in 18x9.5 are 16.5 pounds. May be able to get them for <$2K, but not really sure. I don't keep up on Volk prices too much.

For comparison's sake, the popular 5Zigen FN01R-C in same size weighs 23 pounds each, but is alot less expensive.

EVOlutionary

 

so is it worth going to an 18x9 or 9.5 compared to a 18x8.5? i know 17s would be best, but i have a body kit and other exterior mods, so i think 18s would be a better choice. im not an all out drag racer but at the same time i dont want to lose too much performance, as long as the wheels are 20lbs or less.

 

I bought a set of CE28N-Bronze 17x9 +35 for 'street' driving on Nitto 555R 245-40
I think the wheels were about 2k. Great fit.

 

I have gramlights 57 f's in 18X8.5. go checkout tirerack, they should have all of the specs on that wheel.

 

bump for more wheels $1500 would be even better but open up to $2k. black with polished lip or something i can paint black would be nice, but open to any ideas

 

18x9.5 +35 5Zigen FN01R-C, black w/polished lip fits your wants perfectly. Probably about $1200-1300/set.

 

^^^would these be the concaved spokes?