Lightweight rims
Jun 16, 2007, 05:28 AM
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Yes, you can definitely feel the difference in braking and handling when you put on lighter wheels. You'd be amazed how much better the car feels by just reducing 2-3 lbs. from each corner by switching wheels. Add on the weight savings of using 2-piece rotors and the gains in performance is even better.
Jun 16, 2007, 09:02 AM
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The 17x9 FN01RC 35 mm rims weigh 19.68 lbs without valves, centercaps, or wheel weights. I weighed mine on a certified scale a couple of years ago.
They aren't that light, but they are cheap and strong.
They aren't that light, but they are cheap and strong.
Jun 16, 2007, 05:47 PM
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I recently bought some SSR GT7s as well in 17x8.5. My scale told me they weigh 17.5 lbs. They look pretty good especially for how cheap they are. I bought them from a guy that had a few sets for sale in the private f/s, wheels section.
Jun 17, 2007, 04:11 AM
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Just curious to see if you received the correct hub-centric ring and lug nuts for your EVO. I had to specify that with the sales rep that I had an EVO to make sure I received the right accessories.
Jun 22, 2007, 12:18 PM
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I got mine from tirerack too. The guy made sure the hubcentric ring was in there but i didnt get the lug nuts where can i get them from? I am having them powdercoated gold right now cant wait to get them back and mounted.
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I saw that thread also at the "Private For Sale Section". I ended up just buying the wheels from Tirerack directly.
Just curious to see if you received the correct hub-centric ring and lug nuts for your EVO. I had to specify that with the sales rep that I had an EVO to make sure I received the right accessories.
Just curious to see if you received the correct hub-centric ring and lug nuts for your EVO. I had to specify that with the sales rep that I had an EVO to make sure I received the right accessories.
Oct 16, 2007, 04:46 PM
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Lighter wheels definitely changes the feel of the car. I went from 18x9 Rota Boosts (about 22lbs) to a set of stock 17x8 BBS wheels (about 17lbs) and the difference in acceleration, handling and road feel is incredible. The whole car feels lighter on its feet and reacts faster to driving inputs.
