I am looking into getting new wheels for my ES. I have settled on a set of ADR Cypher wheels, 17" size. Anybody have any idea how much these might weigh with tires?

 

How much do the rims weigh? Could be 40 lbs a rim with tire depending on their quality.

 

Whats the best tire? Meaning grip wise and 'bang for the buck'

 

There is no best tire.

Also, what kind of tire? Are you running them in Summer only, do you need an all-season, etc.?

I was really happy with the Toyo Proxes4 all-seasons. Great grip, good pricing. Lasted a little over a year, which ain't bad the way I drive.

 

I am lookin for something I can run for about 5 months on. About May to Sept.

 

Gotcha. Then we can do the more fun options.

Here's my top 3, in order:
Yokohama AVS ES100
Kumho Ecsta MX
Toyo T1R

 

Alright great... do you have any ideas of what I should go with: 205/40/17, 215/40/17...etc.etc. Any size ideas?

Why we are on the topic of wheels in general. Do you have any suggestions of a light-wheel brand thats not over 600-700$ a set?

 

205/45/17 is almost an exact match for the stock diameter. 205/40/17 youll find is cheaper but its smaller then stock and gives you a smaller sidewall.

 

Does that size give a good patch on the road? I am not real famaliar with the diff sizes. i think the tires i have now are 205/40/17

 

They give the same patch, dude. 205mm is 205mm.

The 45 tire is going to have a slightly larger sidewall, making the car ride smoother.
The 40 tire is going to be more "low profile", which makes the ride bumpier.

 

^ to add to that Ive had blow outs with a 40 sidewall.

 

haha...didn't realize that. 205mm. I think i was thinkin about something else. haha. I think i am goin to try the 205/45/17. Thanks for the input guys.

Btw: Walkingchaos are your enkeis' light by any means?

 

light enough, they are J10's and are about 18lbs a piece i believe, might be 19lbs.