16" lightweight wheels
So I scored an awshum deal on some rubber thanks to a tip from cueball.
I needed tires anyways...and was tired of my choices in 14" anyhow. I wanted to go to 15"...but the size on 65% discount were 215/45-16s. I could not pass up on ultra high performance summer rubber at a price that leaves me enough to upgrade wheels as well. 185 section width traction just hasn't been cutting it. Don't care about finish...not picky on style. Main thing is lightweight..and cheap if possible. Weight and fitment number one. Decent offset for whatever width. I can probably put these on a 16x7...but they'd work best on a 16x8. Thanks, Damon |
Originally Posted by gospeed81
(Post 478678)
Main thing is lightweight..and cheap if possible. |
Check out honda tech. They run very similiar offsets and they are 16in crazy! I just scored a set of Racing hart CP35s not to long ago, an 11 lbs forged 16.
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I have these:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g9...13469fe0_b.jpg They are rattle canned them bronze. They used to be this color: http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g9...C_0412copy.jpg They are 16x7 off a mini cooper S. No Idea on exact weight but they are WAY lighter than other 16's ive lifted. Not a lot heavier from my stockers either. Just got new rims and planning on keeping these as a spare but if you want em I'll let em go super cheap. PM me if you have interest. |
Originally Posted by Bond
(Post 478830)
A 16 inch wheel is neither of these. Best I could find is $120/ wheel for 16x7's (TRmotorsports).
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Originally Posted by 18psi
(Post 478835)
They are 16x7 off a mini cooper S. No Idea on exact weight but they are WAY lighter than other 16's ive lifted. Not a lot heavier from my stockers either. Just got new rims and planning on keeping these as a spare but if you want em I'll let em go super cheap. PM me if you have interest.
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Originally Posted by Bond
(Post 478830)
A 16 inch wheel is neither of these. Best I could find is $120/ wheel for 16x7's (TRmotorsports).
I mainly needed more tire...and this was the best way to do it within my budget. I gave up on chasing the holy grail of suspension setups a while back. Just needs to be street fast.
Originally Posted by Braineack
(Post 478860)
used K1s fits the bill.
CL has been the shits recently. Nothing but over priced crap and bad deals. I had one guy tell me "just let me know if you want them..it's too much drama" after I asked him to measure the tread depth with a penny. I did this because I had just driven 2hrs outta my way to the very same town the day before for another set of wheels with "new" tires that were 1/32" off the wear bars. Same guy had an add that said "no boy racers" or something to the effect. I'll either pick up that nice set off 18psi or call Goodwin for some Heliums. |
HONDA TECH...tons of used 16s
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Stock honda wheels and those mini coopers are out there. Keep stock NB miata wheels in mind too.
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Originally Posted by cueball1
(Post 478954)
Stock honda wheels and those mini coopers are out there. Keep stock NB miata wheels in mind too.
I'm seriously looking at SSR 16x8s. |
Originally Posted by spapida
(Post 478911)
HONDA TECH...tons of used 16s
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talking to that guy ^^^ right now...almost bought some 15" wheels from him last week.
He never replies unless you specifically say "on the way with cash" though. EDIT: I'm pretty tired of craigslist characters right now. Still looking for local deals...but wheels and stereo equipment bring out the shady, inexperienced and flaky buyers/sellers it seems. |
Rota 16x7.5 4x100 Wheels Civic Integra GTI Golf Jetta TUNER
Ugly wheels but cheap if he's willing to ship. And 7.5" width. |
jdm 16x7 black team dynamic motorsports rims with 90% tires
No price listed, looking for trades....maybe worth a shot. Look like 1.2's I think. |
Originally Posted by mgeoffriau
(Post 479032)
jdm 16x7 black team dynamic motorsports rims with 90% tires
No price listed, looking for trades....maybe worth a shot. Look like 1.2's I think. I actually checked em out cause I wanted them for my miata. They look worse in person. They also weigh a ton. He was willing to let em go for 400 with brand new tires. Now this joker bought them from him and is trying to get rid of em FOR MORE?? After he USED THEM? LOL |
That's too bad...I really like my Pro Race One's. They look great in my office.
Checked the SR20forum.com classifieds, nothing of interest there. |
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Power Racing VS-04's for sale, 16x7, +42 offset, 14.3 lbs.
condition 9/10 $700 obo Wayne mcsinc@silk.net |
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Originally Posted by mcsinc
(Post 479801)
Power Racing VS-04's for sale, 16x7, +42 offset, 14.3 lbs.
condition 9/10 $700 obo Wayne mcsinc@silk.net I'm glad I jumped on the tires now...I'm really going to enjoy turning what is now tirespin into forward acceleration. I'm working on one of the local deals for some Konig Feathers. Trying to get the guy to come down a little...and make sure they aren't knock-offs. |
Noticed these when I was checking the GRM classifieds this morning. Offset is a little more than ideal I think.
Classifieds: 16 x 7 Team Dynamic Motorsport White New: Grassroots Motorsports Magazine |
Talked to the guy with the CL ad for Konig Feathers and got better pics.
They have Advanti center caps on them...but Konig casting stamps. He claims they're made by the same manufacturer. I'm fine with replicas...just worried about weight. Anyone have experience with Advanti? |
Originally Posted by cueball1
(Post 478954)
Keep stock NB miata wheels in mind too.
Will I see too much sidewall movement in cornering? |
So...cueball's batting 1.000...
He gave me the pointer on the tire deal...and gave the best advice for a wheel to put them on. Patience paid off, along with some research. The 215/40-16 will mount well on the OEM 16x6.5" 5 spokes...this combo is actually VERY popular with the Mini AutoX crowd. miata_racer from m.net is local to me and happened to put up a CL FS ad this morning for a set of the wheels, at $150 which I can't pass up. They are scratched up track wheels but I'd like to refinish them anyways. Now I just have to decide if I want to polish them or paint them graphite. Thanks for the pointers...looking forward to more grip. |
He's on CL 24/7, he found my $40 R888's.
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He should charge a consulting fee.
I go through CL spurts...I'll check religiously for a few days...then forget about it for a week. Guess when all the deals happen? When I'm not paying attention of course. |
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