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Old May 4, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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Wheel weight help!!!!

I just bought nice Enkei 18" wheels from tire rack but they are too heavy for drag racing. They weigh 25.5 lbs. I paid $175 a rim. Im looking to sell them and get another lighter weight rim but one that costs the same amount, even used if i can find any.

Anyone know of a cheap lighter weight rim, that looks decent. Im losing almost half a second with these wheels compared to stockers. Im on a budget so i cant be baller status spending any more than that

Any help, id appreciate it !!




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Old May 4, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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So you want it to be cheap and light without being stock? Do you also want world peace and free gas for life? Best bet is probably enkei's in 17's.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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Enkie RPF1's are 15-16lbs in size 17 .... if you want a real "race" rim this is it
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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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thank you.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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btw, think ive seen you around
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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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+1 for RPF1s
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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ECS Performance
+1 for RPF1s
pic??
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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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does anyone have any input for light weight rims that may cost a lil more, but look good like the volk te37
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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by feautoevo
does anyone have any input for light weight rims that may cost a lil more, but look good like the volk te37
look at advans & gram lights
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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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well is'ent the stock rim 25lbs???? or is that the tire. im so tired i cant remember.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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RPF1 (18's though)


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Old May 4, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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more?
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Old May 5, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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enkei nt03+m!! around 17lbs and $1100 for a set

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Old May 5, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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enkei nt03+m!! around 17lbs and $1100 for a set
got quoted cheaper by a vendor I believe if you can pick up in NJ
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Old May 7, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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cool, ill have to sell these wheels first, im so mad im stuck with them!!
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