The Lightweight Wheel Thread (≤13.5 lbs) [Archive]

KAL

01-09-2012, 08:34 AM

I'm looking for new wheels for my Miata for the summer and thought it would be nice to have a thread for functional, lightweight wheels for road and track.
I'm looking for "normal" offsets that doesn't take a lot of work to fit (and maybe even for me to use here in Norway :rolleyes:)

The usual suspects (from Good-Win).

http://www.good-win-racing.com/miata/images/items/KONIG-WIDEOPEN-SILVER-RIMS-WHEELS-15x8-+20-4x100Miata.jpg

Konig 15x8 WIDEOPEN - $99.95
+20 offset
13.6 lbs

http://www.good-win-racing.com/miata/images/items/9496ul15Nickel.jpg

6UL 15x7.5 - $149.00
+42 offset
11.5 lbs

http://www.good-win-racing.com/miata/images/items/Enkei%20Racing%20RPF1.jpg

ENKEI RP-F1 - $179.00
15x7
+35 offset
9.8 lbs

http://www.good-win-racing.com/miata/images/items/Team_Dynamics_Pro_1.2_Silver.jpg

Team Dynamics Silver Pro Race 1.3 - $129.00
15x7
+25 offset
13 lbs

http://www.good-win-racing.com/miata/images/items/konigbl.jpg

Konig "BRITE-LITE" - $89.00
15x6.5
+38 offset
12 lbs

So, do you have any? Maybe some hidden treasures? What about discontinued wheels? Or pure racing wheels?

LOL

01-09-2012, 10:32 AM

RAYS Gram Lights
15x7 +43
12 lbs

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q170/imnatelol/638762df.jpg

HMT

01-09-2012, 10:51 AM

There's always the OEM option from Mazda:
Standard NB or even NB Phoenix Enkeis are well below that weight.
http://i.auto-bild.de/ir_img/9/1/0/3/Mazda-MX-5-Phoenix-560x373-9eba518c98e4b458.jpg

Both 6x15" +40.

jdmfc3s90

01-09-2012, 11:30 AM

Id be looking at the Enkei RPf1 14x7 +19 or +28. At 8.6 pounds, best choice for lightweight and being functional.

revlimiter

01-09-2012, 11:50 AM

http://revlimiter.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DSC_4054.jpg

http://revlimiter.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DSC_4249_sm.jpg
Enkei RPF1. 14x7+19
8.6 lbs. :)

Flyineunos

01-09-2012, 12:07 PM

Here is a good data base for wheels weights.

http://www.wheelweights.net

Cane

01-09-2012, 01:16 PM

ATS Cup LE
it's the forged limited edition of the normal Cups.
they only came in 7x15" ET38
but they are just about 12lbs heavy (light)

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2788/1801/31968400086_large.jpg
http://h8.abload.de/img/felgesauberzn4596.jpg

they do look almost the same as the normal ones, but when you compare both of the versions you'll see that the LE don't have that edge on the outside, and the dish isn't as deep as the normal ones that came in ET20 and ET25.

they are often on ebay.de

George

01-09-2012, 01:32 PM

Weds TC05, 14x6 weighing ~8.9 pounds

http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss253/georgeCZ/wed.jpg

Cane

01-09-2012, 01:52 PM

^man, that is the dirtiest roadster i know, and of course you should put white rims on it! :cool:

;)

George

01-09-2012, 04:34 PM

dirtiest? you should see it now lol

bedheadben

01-09-2012, 04:52 PM

I'm with Adam. You can't beat 8.6lbs.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6214/6381986809_c7f8524078_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/6381986809/)
RP-F1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/6381986809/) by bedheadben (http://www.flickr.com/people/benellett/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6408006569_9fbfe0532a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/6408006569/)
IMG_5098 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benellett/6408006569/) by bedheadben (http://www.flickr.com/people/benellett/), on Flickr

jaredef

01-09-2012, 05:28 PM

I'm with Adam. You can't beat 8.6lbs.O yes you can. :fab:

14x7 +28
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h215/jaredef/DSC_1569.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h215/jaredef/DSC_4033-small.jpg

zenit

01-11-2012, 12:25 AM

Wow.

8.5lbs rpf1 and a ~15lbs t1r = 24 lbs per corner.
Which is about 10lbs less than most 15" tire and wheel combos (~33lbs).

You guys have sold me on the 14" rpf1!

bedheadben

01-11-2012, 02:04 AM

Yup, they're where it's at.

Stumpy

01-11-2012, 01:12 PM

TRMotorsports C1M 15x7 +30 Just about 13.5lbs

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--PEyItn1v70/TcDLoZLB0HI/AAAAAAAAGxQ/fj8YYRQBk8w/s800/DoneMSMWheel.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R-jHflIgBY4/Te6V6UaDz2I/AAAAAAAAG5k/J9Hc_3RCcX0/s800/WashMyMSM.jpg

..

Schain

01-11-2012, 01:27 PM

Narrow, expensive, super light wheel.

Volk CE28N 14x5.5 +36 or +46 (6.39 lbs)

http://invisiblesun.org/Cars/Volk/CE28N_OnTheCar.jpg
^not my car

bedheadben

01-11-2012, 02:35 PM

5.5 is narrower than the stock wheels haha. I bet it would be good for stock class autocross though.

revlimiter

01-11-2012, 02:37 PM

The 90-93 Daisies are 14x5.5. I think?

Schain

01-11-2012, 02:40 PM

The 90-93 Daisies are 14x5.5. I think?

Yeah, they are. I think the 90-00 steelies are 14x5.5 as well.

bedheadben

01-11-2012, 02:42 PM

The 90-93 Daisies are 14x5.5. I think?

Yeah, they are. I think the 90-00 steelies are 14x5.5 as well.

Wrong I am! I was just thinking of the stock wheels I had on my 97.

blu92

01-11-2012, 08:55 PM

Kosei K1
http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x480/blu92/210044_10150172768381314_544161313_7306519_5257799 _o.jpg

KAL

01-12-2012, 03:49 AM

… which are 13.5 lbs in 15x7 and costs $115 pr. wheel.

Flyineunos

01-12-2012, 09:36 AM

Volk TE37 15x6.5 8.8lbs

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6010/6201843239_84085cb14c_b.jpg

KAL

01-12-2012, 09:47 AM

Oh… love it.

kung fu jesus

01-12-2012, 11:09 AM

Watanabe RS8, type B, 14x6.5, +14.5, magnesium

8 pounds

http://mazdaroadster.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=107&d=1324668199

SSR Type C, 15x7.5, +43
10.3 pounds

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff166/force_mccocken/DSC00024.jpg

phrenetiK

01-12-2012, 11:12 AM

konig flat outs.

15x8 +25
12.4 lbs :)

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/380942_10150585983107642_642417641_11372911_930456 914_n.jpg

jaredef

01-12-2012, 11:13 AM

Watanabe RS8, type B, 14x6.5, +14.5, magnesiumSo jelly, i would trade me enkeis for a set of those in heart beat.

IanL

01-12-2012, 11:16 AM

Team Dynamics (older, I think they are the 1.2)
15x7 +30
right around 13lb

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6661242869_e6b030218a_z.jpg

kung fu jesus

01-12-2012, 11:44 AM

So jelly, i would trade me enkeis for a set of those in heart beat.

I had the RPF1s when they first came out. I have thought about getting a set for the track.

turbotyla

01-15-2012, 09:39 AM

n1 concepts q8 15x6.5 +34mm in a 9.6lbs.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn173/turbotylaa/1322260170679.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn173/turbotylaa/1322334316683.jpg

fitftw

01-15-2012, 12:26 PM

I always wanted to see TE37's on an NA. That is so pimp with the white on white!

14x7 Enkei RPF-1 8.4lb +28 I'm pretty sure my winter daisies are under 13.5lbs too but nobody cares about stock wheels lol

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226695_1700293632841_1402947049_31482094_6347769_n .jpg

stormin'norman

01-15-2012, 12:32 PM

Car is looking good, Fit.

Flyineunos

01-15-2012, 12:57 PM

I always wanted to see TE37's on an NA. That is so pimp with the white on white!

Thanks, but that's just my track set up, I'm a hella flusher daily.

BTW, your car is all business.

stormin'norman

01-15-2012, 02:35 PM

15x6.5 +41 Konig Helium Bronze ~10.8-11 ish lbs.

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m582/na6c93roadster/DSC_0439.jpg
Bronze turned brake dust grey.
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa418/givens13/DSC_0418-3.jpg

fitftw

01-15-2012, 05:20 PM

Bronze/bronze-grey look great on a black NA. Matches nicely with the tan interior.

stormin'norman

01-15-2012, 05:30 PM

Bronze/bronze-grey look great on a black NA. Matches nicely with the tan interior.

Thank you sir. Btw do you have a build thread anymore? I see something that says 2,020 lbs 1996 1.8. Would like to see all the work you've been up to lately.

fitftw

01-15-2012, 05:47 PM

I do on a local forum, but I'm just going to start a build thread here one of these days so you don't have to go through pages upon pages of people just talking. Everything interesting will be in the first post lol.

jaredef

01-16-2012, 02:49 AM

is that a 195, stormin?

bedheadben

01-16-2012, 03:13 AM

I do believe they are. My star specs were.

modernbeat

01-16-2012, 09:08 AM

There's the D-Force LT5 that's a 15x7 right at 13 lbs. Available in 25 and 30mm offsets. Available at Vorshlag (http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info.php?cPath=123_126_151&products_id=480).

http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/photos/460102762_qqg3g-M.jpg

But if you're up for a challenge, this 15x10 Weld with a 6.25 backspacing weighs in at 12.15 lbs and barely peeks out from the stock fenders when set at zero camber.

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv198/aaa-111/XP_Miata/SNC10637.jpg

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv198/aaa-111/XP_Miata/SNC10998-1.jpg

concealer404

01-16-2012, 09:10 AM

5x114 conversion + some 16x8 RX7 FDs.

92-93 wheels are 13.8lbs.

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRarXDC35HM8iwU_RmSz_YV_vOSrKHQ2 n6IwZff-tdFfItV7t_3kyrxBbke

Schain

01-16-2012, 09:16 AM

^ I had those for my NC and they're actually closer to 15 lbs. I don't know why the internets say otherwise.

concealer404

01-16-2012, 09:20 AM

^ I had those for my NC and they're actually closer to 15 lbs. I don't know why the internets say otherwise.

Probably because you had the 93+ models. ;) The "reinforced version."

I've had both sets. My 92s came in at 13.8lbs. My 94s came in at 15.2lbs.

stormin'norman

01-16-2012, 04:13 PM

is that a 195, stormin?
Yup. Will be ordering another set for this season.

There's the D-Force LT5 that's a 15x7 right at 13 lbs. Available in 25 and 30mm offsets.

I've seen the d-force in person and driven on them (e30) great looking wheels and quality on the cheap.

hooligan

01-18-2012, 04:14 AM

i was rocking a set of direzza rsc's for a while 14x6et20 (discontinued now)

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm51/hooligan10_2/IMG_0192.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm51/hooligan10_2/013-1.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm51/hooligan10_2/003-3.jpg

http://www.direzza.com/lineup/rsc/size_price.html

4.9kgs or 10.8lbs

atlnb

01-20-2012, 12:09 AM

The D-Force wheels are nice. Look OEM+ -ish

stormin'norman

01-20-2012, 12:15 AM

The D-Force wheels are nice. Look OEM+ -ish

Umm hmm.
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/na6croadster/DSC_0419.jpg

Man I miss my friend's car.

modernbeat

01-20-2012, 12:45 AM

The D-Force wheels are nice. Look OEM+ -ish

Thanks. Vorshlag has been working with D-Force to come up with a lot of wheels. I'd say that we're the 949 Racing of the BMW world. But we do have some non-BMW parts. The 15x7 4x100 is one. Our 18x10 for Mustangs and STi that fits under the fenders is our newest.

atlnb

01-20-2012, 09:56 AM

yea, after the pic norm put up, they remind a mix of the OEM rx7 and nb wheels (even though he probably doesn't think so lol). i like those a lot

jdm slick

01-25-2012, 11:42 PM

Volk Racing TE37 Cups 13x8.5 +25 around 8ish lbs each, ugh.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/jdmfag79/6254989101_7b83f3a158_o.jpg

bedheadben

01-25-2012, 11:55 PM

Oh man, I didn't know they made TE37's in 13's! MUST HAVE!

stormin'norman

01-26-2012, 12:42 AM

Oh man, I didn't know they made TE37's in 13's! MUST HAVE!

Your car with 13's would be unreal. Perhaps you could integrate small skateboard wheels into the bottom of the frame rail channels. Make the car appear as though it were floating along!! Brilliant.

bedheadben

01-26-2012, 01:01 AM

Your car with 13's would be unreal. Perhaps you could integrate small skateboard wheels into the bottom of the frame rail channels. Make the car appear as though it were floating along!! Brilliant.

I've always wanted 13's. I would have to save for a long time for those wheels though!

To improve on the skateboard wheels idea, make them castering for MAXIMUM 4 WHEEL DORIFTO!!!

jdm slick

01-26-2012, 01:27 AM

Oh man, I didn't know they made TE37's in 13's! MUST HAVE!

These have long been discontinued Ben, circa 1999-2000. Afaik, there are only 2 sets here in the US. There's a mint never mounted set at Inline Four but they are not selling...

bedheadben

01-26-2012, 01:30 AM

These have long been discontinued Ben, circa 1999-2000. Afaik, there are only 2 sets here in the US. There's a mint never mounted set at Inline Four but they are not selling...

SAY IT AIN'T SO! As long as they don't get destroyed, that just makes my desire even stronger haha

Lambretta

01-27-2012, 05:27 PM

Whoa!! 13 inch Te37s!!!!!!! Wowzers!!

jdm slick

01-28-2012, 07:05 AM

Whoa!! 13 inch Te37s!!!!!!! Wowzers!!

Amazing, ain't it? Hehehe!

jux

01-28-2012, 09:48 AM

Do want TE37s!!!

concealer404

01-28-2012, 11:54 AM

I thought at first that these might be 13s.... but now i'm guessing 15s.

http://www.themotoringenthusiastjournal.com/photo_gallery/images/japanese%20nostalgics/1975_toyota_celica_.jpg

bedheadben

01-28-2012, 01:37 PM

Definitely not 13's.

Coupeloop

01-28-2012, 03:45 PM

15x9 te37v
5.4kg.... so 11.9lbs
edit: forgot to add price....... MSRP 603$......... EACH. But I sure as hell didn't pay retail.
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6222/6380104033_9d59ae469e_o.jpg

bedheadben

01-28-2012, 03:51 PM

Woah, I don't know if I've seen the flat faced 15" TE's either.

stormin'norman

01-28-2012, 03:54 PM

Wow, I'm impressed. I didn't realize those in a x9 would be so light.

Coupeloop

01-28-2012, 04:00 PM

Wow, I'm impressed. I didn't realize those in a x9 would be so light.

that's just the weight off the sizing charts I found.. however someone on minkara weighed it in and it said to be 1/2 pound heavier... so i'm not sure.. I'll have to do it myself the next time i swap tires. but even at 12.5ish~lbs is still impressive for a x9 wheel.

stormin'norman

01-28-2012, 05:02 PM

that's just the weight off the sizing charts I found.. however someone on minkara weighed it in and it said to be 1/2 pound heavier... so i'm not sure.. I'll have to do it myself the next time i swap tires. but even at 12.5ish~lbs is still impressive for a x9 wheel.

No joke. Especially with those beefy spokes vs say a 6ul.

jaredef

01-29-2012, 03:28 AM

i guess thats why you pay 600 a wheel. are they magnesium?

Coupeloop

01-29-2012, 10:00 PM

i guess thats why you pay 600 a wheel. are they magnesium?

they're forged aluminum

Lococholo84

02-02-2012, 06:56 PM

There beautiful is what they are. God Im in love with your car

kung fu jesus

02-02-2012, 10:26 PM

KINOD reps hard on wheels.

jdm slick

02-03-2012, 01:12 PM

KINOD reps hard on wheels.

Yes we do, Yes we do...

Grumpy

02-03-2012, 04:04 PM

Motegi Traklite (1.0 and 2.0), 15x7, 35 offset, 10.7 lbs

pictured are 1.0 17's (14.1 lbs) (yes they come in 4x100)
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy213/askut/11-10-10/9850372.jpg

jux

02-03-2012, 05:46 PM

Had a set of the traklites in the 2.0/six spoke version. Darn light, good looking, and pretty durable.

atlnb

03-29-2012, 11:38 PM

got these on the way..
15x8 et 36 12.6 lbs

http://949racing.com/productimages/36bsw.jpg

bye bye rota!

Sarah

03-30-2012, 11:36 AM

OZ Racing Superleggera 15 x 7 at 11.5 lbs (5.2kg)
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/c79sarah/Rika/rika07.jpg

And from my previous car Rota Subzero 15 x 6.5 at 11.9lbs (5.4kg)
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/c79sarah/newwheels2.jpg

heybluguy

05-21-2012, 06:47 PM

any te37s specs, re30s 57pro?

wannafbody

07-22-2012, 10:14 PM

I ordered a set of these

http://www.konigwheels.com/Konig-Home/Konig-Passenger-Wheels/LIGHTSPEED-BRONZE

http://www.konigwheels.com/core/media/media.nl?id=7535&c=275188&h=4f67022cf12d7a31c598

concealer404

07-23-2012, 08:26 AM

My 13lb 16x8s got refinished. :D

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xwbpRqdbE8s/T-9qMmtVgJI/AAAAAAAAA-o/ShfBQgJ4xoc/s800/20120630_085417.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Kt1F5bwNOtI/T-9qaGpFiNI/AAAAAAAAA-4/z59OWQHLVYw/s640/20120630_085430.jpg

Frenchmanremy

07-26-2012, 01:19 PM

I have a set of those 16x8 FD rims for sale should anyone be interested!

Boost93

10-17-2012, 10:49 PM

15x9 te37v
5.4kg.... so 11.9lbs
edit: forgot to add price....... MSRP 603$......... EACH. But I sure as hell didn't pay retail.
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6222/6380104033_9d59ae469e_o.jpg

Nice.....12 lbs is correct,the 15x8 are 11.02lbs....I want these,but only offer two colors...That bronze on white looks DOPE....

JonB

03-06-2013, 03:43 AM

Volk Racing TE37SL in 15x8 +25. Should weigh about 10.8 lbs each.

http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii491/Jonathan_Bartolome/859053_207515999389510_1037529755_o_zps923d562d.jp g

Volk Racing TE37SL in 17x8.5 +40. These I believe weigh around 15 lbs each. I never weighed any of these separately. My bad, haha.

http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii491/Jonathan_Bartolome/861073_207514756056301_948327218_o_zpsdc71a9eb.jpg

RedNeckSmoker

03-14-2013, 11:36 AM

LOL

03-14-2013, 02:04 PM

vote4pedro

03-14-2013, 05:53 PM

1994 m edition wheels. 14 x 6 & 10 to 10.5 lbs each. They were polished and clear coated from the factory. I had them powder coated and polished lip.

bigx5murf

03-14-2013, 09:33 PM

Time to party poop :shocked:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/BiGx5MurF/grm1.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/BiGx5MurF/grm2.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/BiGx5MurF/grm3.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/BiGx5MurF/grm4.jpg

ilvtofu

03-18-2013, 12:06 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/RedNeckSmoker/wheels/DSCF4659.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/RedNeckSmoker/wheels/DSCF4657.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/RedNeckSmoker/wheels/DSCF3620.jpg

15x7 Team Dynamics Pro 1 Race offset +23(lowest offset available in 15") the +48 offset weighs in at 6.1kg or 13.44 lbs,i presume the +23 is lighter
http://www.teamdynamicsracing.com/pro-race/Pro-race1black.htm

I would imagine a +23 is heavier since it's pretty much like adding an inch thick spacer, higher offset the part of the wheel that meets the hub would be smaller/thinner no?

That is assuming the face/barrel construction are the same i guess

RedNeckSmoker

03-18-2013, 04:27 PM

uuum no

Blueiii

03-18-2013, 05:45 PM

Time to party poop :shocked:
ARGH. I hate you for posting this! Next season I'll be switching from my illegal 205/50/15 Z1s to 185/60/14 ZIIs. I was really hoping to not give up too much time as a result of switching to stock, lighter wheels. Fingers crossed you're not going to post that switching from blown, 100k factory original shocks to koni sports isn't going to help my times in a different thread...

bigx5murf

03-18-2013, 05:51 PM

ARGH. I hate you for posting this! Next season I'll be switching from my illegal 205/50/15 Z1s to 185/60/14 ZIIs. I was really hoping to not give up too much time as a result of switching to stock, lighter wheels. Fingers crossed you're not going to post that switching from blown, 100k factory original shocks to koni sports isn't going to help my times in a different thread...

lol, the article also says the narrower tire was faster at least

ilvtofu

03-18-2013, 06:04 PM

uuum no

Care to elaborate?
Like I said though, this is holding all else equal and the only part being different as the part of the wheel that meets the hub. If the difference between the two offsets is amount of lip or the concavity/convexity of the spokes then the higher offset may not be lighter

chiefmg

06-13-2013, 09:30 AM

I ordered a set of these

http://www.konigwheels.com/Konig-Home/Konig-Passenger-Wheels/LIGHTSPEED-BRONZE

Have 'em, love 'em, wish they were 8" wide. My wife wishes they weren't bronze.

Flyin 92

06-13-2013, 12:34 PM

More mag Wats.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8423/7839779356_ba437fd18c_b.jpg

etikoner

07-03-2013, 09:51 PM

Can't believe i never posted here.

Enkei RPF1 14x7 +19 with Falken Azenis RT615K come in at 28 lbs. I also went with 949 valve stems and lugs.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/etikoner/IMG_20121024_150141.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/etikoner/IMG_20121025_153542.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/etikoner/A2202B53-4C99-4051-9261-2EB5455A9A3E-4637-000003D128FBEB58_zpsbcdffbb1.jpg

horribleR

07-08-2013, 10:12 AM

oo I can play!

14x7 +19 Enkei Rpf1 shmhymhm lbs
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/garyp_photo/DSCF2787_zpsa616d0cb.jpg

14x7 -2 Work Equip 02 11lbs(?).
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/garyp_photo/part013.jpg

The Driver

07-08-2013, 11:45 AM

I can't believe I'd never seen this thread!

This is a pic of the day when I picked her up after the FCM coilovers were installed and the car was corner balanced.

Oh, BBS 15X6 11.5 lbs and wishing for some 6UL 15X8's....

Tungsten6

07-15-2013, 07:56 PM

15x8 +25 Konig Flatout 12.4lbs
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2886/9195226659_c16777dc4a_c.jpg

Hyper

07-16-2013, 08:37 AM

786

07-23-2013, 11:40 AM

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8423/7839779356_ba437fd18c_b.jpg

Love this car.

Do wideopen's fit this thread?

Roadster

07-28-2013, 12:27 PM

I don't know about lightweight, but they are light. SSR MK-II 14x7+0.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q172/kevlar_carbonfiber/meat_zps7de1a7b8.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/user/kevlar_carbonfiber/media/meat_zps7de1a7b8.jpg.html)

The Driver

07-28-2013, 02:44 PM

^ Yo! Now that is a tight stance I can approve!!! :thumbs:

Flyin 92

07-28-2013, 05:05 PM

Love this car.

Danka :)

I don't know about lightweight, but they are light. SSR MK-II 14x7+0.

I'd love to get me some MK-IIs someday. Always loved that car.

Pfunk

07-28-2013, 07:16 PM

http://carbonrev.com/product/ They are a tad expensive, and don't come in a size we can use yet, but they *are* light.

SM16RMSM

07-28-2013, 07:38 PM

http://carbonrev.com/product/ They are a tad expensive, and don't come in a size we can use yet, but they *are* light.

I've seen prototype carbon wheels at PRI for the last 2 years. One company was doing a 16 inch version but in a 5 lug pattern. I asked them if they where going to look into making a 4x100 pattern and they said no.

Pfunk

07-28-2013, 08:33 PM

Anyone ready to drop such heavy coin on wheels wouldn't balk at having hubs made for them, I suspect.

Pressurized

08-04-2013, 08:55 AM

Traklite started out as a rep company and now they have some of their own products and I find this one interesting. It is spec'd VERY Miata friendly:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/919503_617515574927339_1625799938_o.jpg

Traklite Gear

Exclusively manufactured using Flow Forming technology which it gives characteristics similar to those of a forged wheel. This permits a dramatic reduction in wheel weight while enhancing structural rigidity vs. a standard cast wheel.

15X7 4X100/114 ET35 GLOSS WHITE
15X7 4X100/114 ET35 MATT GUNMETAL
15X7 4X100/114 ET35 MATT BRONZE
15X7 4X100/114 ET35 MACHINED GLOSS BLACK
15X8 4X100/114 ET36 MATT BRONZE

15x7-10.9 lbs
15x8-12.4 lbs

Nice if you want to go a little beefier than the 6.5's...

I<3flippyheadlights

08-04-2013, 09:46 AM

Woah, those are awesome!

Ihatecars

08-04-2013, 03:48 PM

I want to hurry up and buy a set of RPF1's so I can get in on this thread!

HELLIONMX5

08-05-2013, 08:48 AM

In for updates and later!

silvermazda

08-05-2013, 07:51 PM

I got all ya guys beat. Spare wheels 20.4lbs with 115/70-14's:lol:

MazRoadAdmin

08-08-2013, 06:52 PM

Narrow, expensive, super light wheel.

Volk CE28N 14x5.5 +36 or +46 (6.39 lbs)

^not my car

Was just Google searching some wheel pics and this came up... it's MY car!

(or was... about 5-6 years ago)

A sub-24 pound wheel & tire package that still has 195mm of tread is a good thing on a lightweight Miata. I'm presently at another 25-pound wheel & tire package... but I did it with 10.8 pound hollowspokes and 14 pound 175/70 all-season tires. Just as light, but severely lacking in grip, feel and steering response! (but, amazingly "not bad" for street use once you get used to it)

BoBo

08-09-2013, 09:03 AM

The NB wheels are about 13LBS per rim.

chiefmg

08-09-2013, 05:42 PM

My new wheels. Center caps will go on once I get my special stickers for them.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5473/9475999586_8286ca6e83_c.jpg

morr

08-09-2013, 07:05 PM

Can't believe i never posted here.

Enkei RPF1 14x7 +19 with Falken Azenis RT615K come in at 28 lbs. I also went with 949 valve stems and lugs.

[IMG]http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/etikoner/IMG_20121024_150141.jpg[IMG]
[IMG]http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/etikoner/IMG_20121025_153542.jpg[IMG]
[IMG]http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/etikoner/A2202B53-4C99-4051-9261-2EB5455A9A3E-4637-000003D128FBEB58_zpsbcdffbb1.jpg[IMG]

Very nice!

oo I can play!

14x7 +19 Enkei Rpf1 shmhymhm lbs
[Img]http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/garyp_photo/DSCF2787_zpsa616d0cb.jpg[Img]

I plan to get the same wheels for my NA. They just look so perfect on an NA!

My new wheels. Center caps will go on once I get my special stickers for them.

[img]http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5473/9475999586_8286ca6e83_c.jpg[img]

Those look great! Those Rivals on there? I rode in a buddy's NA with them and they were amazing.

chiefmg

08-09-2013, 08:14 PM

Very nice!
Those look great! Those Rivals on there? I rode in a buddy's NA with them and they were amazing.

Good eye. Yes they are Rivals. I just need to get my engine back together so I can try them out.

morr

08-09-2013, 08:33 PM

Good eye. Yes they are Rivals. I just need to get my engine back together so I can try them out.

They have one of the most distinctive tread patterns I've seen, and trust me you'll love them :lol:

silvermazda

08-10-2013, 01:27 AM

(or was... about 5-6 years ago)
A sub-24 pound wheel & tire package that still has 195mm of tread is a good thing on a lightweight Miata. I'm presently at another 25-pound wheel & tire package... but I did it with 10.8 pound hollowspokes and 14 pound 175/70 all-season tires. Just as light, but severely lacking in grip, feel and steering response! (but, amazingly "not bad" for street use once you get used to it)
Cool, good current info. I would do the 175's, but I just hate that theres not many sticky small tires. I just obtained some used hollows. 10.6lbs. And was planning a 22-24lbs combo. The other day I did the spares for a few miles and they did amazing on broken cement, was this your experience as well?

horribleR

08-19-2015, 09:54 PM

new wheels post..

14x6.5 +3 13.00 flat. :toomuch:

jstammer

08-23-2015, 03:13 PM

/\ Looks like a giant dog bowl.

horribleR

09-01-2015, 01:52 PM

that's what I use it for. :3:

Fercho

11-19-2015, 12:48 PM

I wanna play!

OZ Superleggera 15x7 et37 just weight 11.5 lbs (5.2kg) :mrgreen:

On my euro MX-5 NA:

http://i33.tinypic.com/2hpso7a.jpg

wannafbody

11-20-2015, 11:37 PM

Here's an interesting test. It was done on a 502 powered 70 Chevelle that tipped the scales at near 4000#. The results are interesting.

http://ipgparts.com/blog/light-vs-heavy-wheels-great-car-craft-article/

Pretty much agrees with the Grassroots Motorsports article.