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Light Weight Wheels and why, add yours to the list, read the requirements first
- Thread starter RAAMaudio
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Ramm I have to agree with you...the 195/55/15 bfg sport comp 2 is a wonderful tire for someone like myself who does alot of driving and wants a summer tire with killer grip that still can last a little while. I am going to run that on a 15x8 because with the specs it has it's pretty much perfect for it. It is also virtually the same overall diameter as stock which keeps the speedo and gearing the same 
As of now I'm going to go with td pro race 1.2s. I hear theyre in the 15 lbs range in 8 inch wide...I'd like to have something a little lighter but I definately want an 8 inch wheel and that means more to me than losing a couple more lbs per rim. With the 21 lbs bfg tires I should still be around 6+ lbs per corner weight loss on my wheel/tire setup. It will ride much much better, handle better, brake better, accelerate better and IMO look better than stock. Its a no brainer in my book. Wouldn't mind going u6l but I don't really want to do the conversion although reading up on it it is very tempting. At first I had planned to go with the Rota Slipstreams in 15x7.5 +40 offset...they're supposedly around 13.7 lbs that's a pretty good option too for the tire i've chosen and my needs and they're around 100 bucks cheaper per set than the 15x8 td 1.2 but the td 1.2 is made better and likely more durable and also has half inch more width which will fit those tires even better although they would fit decent on the 7.5 as well. I'm in kind of a delima. Ramm you seem to have a lot of knowledge in this...if you were me...I don't race on track...I daily my car and do some spirited runs on twisty backroads here in southwestern VA. I have put 9500 miles on my car in just under 5 months so I like to drive it...so I need something that grips good for summer (I run dedicated winter tires in winter) that can also last decent (hence why I chose the bfg sc2)...anyways for my needs and the 195/55/15 bfg sc2 I've chosen to run...what would be a better choice...15x7.5 rota slipstreams +40 offset around 13.7 lbs (based on what I've read) for 575 shipped new a set...or the td pro race 1.2 in 15x8 +35 offset with a weight coming in around 15-15.5 lbs (based on the info rodmoe shared on his setup like this) which are probably higher quality too and come in around 680 a set shipped new. I am stuck between these two for my needs and I need some advice. the 4x100 is a slight possiblity because I would love nothing more than to run some 11 lbs 15x8s and all but I'm likely to just stick witht he 4x108 just to make things easier and I'm not a track junkie just an enthusiast who wants as much performance as possible for my occasional fun spirited runs on backroads. I have no problem with the looks of either wheel I like matte black and that's the color I want either way I go. I do prefer the half inch wider wheel with the td 1.2 and the more aggressive offset that gives it that go kart like stance and it also gives that tire a slight stretch which is great for everything. But the slipstreams are 7.5 wide which isn't bad and are 100 bucks cheaper per set and probably between 1.5-2 lbs lighter per rim based on the info I've researched. please help ramm or anyone else knowledgeable what would be best for my needs? What is your oppinion? thanks so much and I've read the entire thread..very good read!
Michael
As of now I'm going to go with td pro race 1.2s. I hear theyre in the 15 lbs range in 8 inch wide...I'd like to have something a little lighter but I definately want an 8 inch wheel and that means more to me than losing a couple more lbs per rim. With the 21 lbs bfg tires I should still be around 6+ lbs per corner weight loss on my wheel/tire setup. It will ride much much better, handle better, brake better, accelerate better and IMO look better than stock. Its a no brainer in my book. Wouldn't mind going u6l but I don't really want to do the conversion although reading up on it it is very tempting. At first I had planned to go with the Rota Slipstreams in 15x7.5 +40 offset...they're supposedly around 13.7 lbs that's a pretty good option too for the tire i've chosen and my needs and they're around 100 bucks cheaper per set than the 15x8 td 1.2 but the td 1.2 is made better and likely more durable and also has half inch more width which will fit those tires even better although they would fit decent on the 7.5 as well. I'm in kind of a delima. Ramm you seem to have a lot of knowledge in this...if you were me...I don't race on track...I daily my car and do some spirited runs on twisty backroads here in southwestern VA. I have put 9500 miles on my car in just under 5 months so I like to drive it...so I need something that grips good for summer (I run dedicated winter tires in winter) that can also last decent (hence why I chose the bfg sc2)...anyways for my needs and the 195/55/15 bfg sc2 I've chosen to run...what would be a better choice...15x7.5 rota slipstreams +40 offset around 13.7 lbs (based on what I've read) for 575 shipped new a set...or the td pro race 1.2 in 15x8 +35 offset with a weight coming in around 15-15.5 lbs (based on the info rodmoe shared on his setup like this) which are probably higher quality too and come in around 680 a set shipped new. I am stuck between these two for my needs and I need some advice. the 4x100 is a slight possiblity because I would love nothing more than to run some 11 lbs 15x8s and all but I'm likely to just stick witht he 4x108 just to make things easier and I'm not a track junkie just an enthusiast who wants as much performance as possible for my occasional fun spirited runs on backroads. I have no problem with the looks of either wheel I like matte black and that's the color I want either way I go. I do prefer the half inch wider wheel with the td 1.2 and the more aggressive offset that gives it that go kart like stance and it also gives that tire a slight stretch which is great for everything. But the slipstreams are 7.5 wide which isn't bad and are 100 bucks cheaper per set and probably between 1.5-2 lbs lighter per rim based on the info I've researched. please help ramm or anyone else knowledgeable what would be best for my needs? What is your oppinion? thanks so much and I've read the entire thread..very good read!Michael
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Though I nearly always go with the lowest weight option in this case I would pick the 15x8 TD for the known strength, a bit better sidewall support and I like the style far more. The offset is better with the Rota but 35 is OK to run, my car works well with it.
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That said, a DIY 4x100 conversion and opens the door to far more choices in even lighter wheels that are super strong for a bit more work and money, that is what I would really do if my car which I did 2.5 years ago. DIY conversion and wheels will not cost a huge amount to get even better wheels that weigh less and many more options now and in the future as such a widely used bolt pattern
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Please break your posts up into paragraphs when making a longer one as far easier for us to read
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That said, a DIY 4x100 conversion and opens the door to far more choices in even lighter wheels that are super strong for a bit more work and money, that is what I would really do if my car which I did 2.5 years ago. DIY conversion and wheels will not cost a huge amount to get even better wheels that weigh less and many more options now and in the future as such a widely used bolt pattern
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Please break your posts up into paragraphs when making a longer one as far easier for us to read
I don't care if the Slipstreams were 8 pounds each, I would not take them over the 1.2s, as I could not walk out to my car every day and not hate the way it looks with those wheels on it, yes, even though the unsprung weight loss would make it perform like a WTCC ride.
Sometimes, there has to be a small compromise to form over function.![[wink]](/images/smilies/wink.gif "Wink [wink]")
To me they (the Slipstreams) look even worse than the stock wheels, and I HATE the looks of the stockers, whereas the 1.2s (to me) are one of the two or three best looking wheels for these cars (or any car for that matter).![[:)]](/images/smilies/smile.png "Smile [:)]")
Sometimes, there has to be a small compromise to form over function.
To me they (the Slipstreams) look even worse than the stock wheels, and I HATE the looks of the stockers, whereas the 1.2s (to me) are one of the two or three best looking wheels for these cars (or any car for that matter).
Sorry I uploaded the wrong pic!
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I want to thank [MENTION=636]RAAMaudio[/MENTION] for helping pick the best tire for my needs. I truly love the way everything turned out.
this last pic was just after they pulled my car out of the shop from the install.
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Twins! Well almost, I'm at stock height.
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