Lightweight Racing Wheels - Where's the hot source?

[Ron Earp]

The ITS Mustang is extremely weight challenged. I'm going to do my best to knock weight off if it wherever I can, thus some lightweight wheels are needed. And yes, I read the GRM/Sportscar article where light weight wheels weren't any better on the track or dyno than wheels that weighed 5 lbs more. But I'm still gonna do it.

So what's hot in lightweight wheel world? I checked over at Enkei:

http://www.enkei.com/racing.html

But 15" wheels on a 4.5" x 5 pattern (that's 114.3mm to you ricer boy) are not that common there. And any wheel for a Mustang that has the word "race" anywhere near the description inevitably is for drag racing.

[JeffYoung]

Scroll down to the Volk TE37. This is in your bolt pattern. You will not like the price. 9 lbs.

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/i...e=&filter_type=

[Greg Amy]

Also note that (rules paraphrased) "wheels are free" and "wheel spacers are permitted", with no further design restrictions placed on the latter. Ergo, I'm of the opinion that wheel spacers that incorporate bolt pattern changes to a more-common format are also allowed.

This position has been discussed on this forum before and not all involved agree with it. However, "If it says you can, you bloody well can!"*

And - JC! - if the philosophy of Improved Touring allows spherical bearings where "bushing material" is free, I simply can't see how anyone has an issue with that. Seriously...

GA

* The "Roffe Corollary"

[JeffYoung]

Same belief here, and I run them and make no bones about why I do and that I think they are 100% legal.

Ron believes they put undue stress on the bearing and spindle; I tend to think if you keep the wheel centerline in essentially the same place via an offset any additional stress on the assembly should be minimal.

Thoughts?

Also note that (rules paraphrased) "wheels are free" and "wheel spacers are permitted", with no further design restrictions placed on the latter. Ergo, I'm of the opinion that wheel spacers that incorporate bolt pattern changes to a more-common format are also allowed.

This position has been discussed on this forum before and not all involved agree with it. However, "If it says you can, you bloody well can!"*

And - JC! - if the philosophy of Improved Touring allows spherical bearings where "bushing material" is free, I simply can't see how anyone has an issue with that. Seriously...

GA

* The "Roffe Corollary"

[Greg Amy]

Thoughts?

Running spacers places no undue stress compared to running comparable offset wheels. It's all about the leverage...

[Ron Earp]

I like the TE37 look but don't want bronze and that price is high. Probably too high for me. Spinwerks at 11 lbs but less than half the price is an option. Not all that keen on its look though.



I think it'll be possible to find some 5 on 4.5" that are "light enough" and affordable.

[mbuskuhl]

Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 http://www.teamdynamicsracing.com/pr...Pro-race12.htm - many of the Miata guys run them and so does my RX-7 which has the same bolt pattern as you. They make a 15x7 5x114.3 and available in +15 to +40. They don't advertise +15 but they made them for me, I paid around $150 per wheel. Made in England and you have to order through a dealer, patience pays off as I waited 2 months. About 13lbs or so. Best value for this bolt pattern. Find a dealer you like or call their US phone and inquire http://www.yellowpages.com/ontario-c...amics-13438212

[Knestis]

I think those stock car wheels would look kick-ass on the Mustang!

K

[DoubleXL240Z]

Have you looked at Real wheels? Flat adaptors, with a wide five wheel. Ultra light and very cheap! realwheel.net
I found an aluminum 15x14 wide five wheel that weighed 10.75 lbs!

[shwah]

Compomotive also offers custom configured wheels that are reasonably light weight, for less than typical multi-piece custom race wheels.

Not quite sure how the looks component has an impact on your lap times...

[Marcus Miller]

We can't have them 'ole domestic jalopies' ruining the look of the class... I'm sure that's Ron's concern :026:

Marcus

[Ron Earp]

Have you looked at Real wheels? Flat adaptors, with a wide five wheel. Ultra light and very cheap! realwheel.net
I found an aluminum 15x14 wide five wheel that weighed 10.75 lbs!

I called RealWheels this morning and the guy there quoted me $364 per wheel, 15x7, and each wheel was to weigh 13.84 lbs. I must be doing something wrong.

[CRallo]

I called RealWheels this morning and the guy there quoted me $364 per wheel, 15x7, and each wheel was to weigh 13.84 lbs. I must be doing something wrong.

he must have meant a 15x4 rim, not 15x14... or it was back wen the dinos roamed the earth and a gallon of gas was $.05

[Duc]

Your prices seem to keep growing!

Motegi's for 210 on a 15x6.5 5x114.3 stupid light.

http://www.performanceplustire.com/buy-wheels-online/motegi-wheels/mr238-traklite-1.0-matte-black

Might be smaller than you want width wise, but for the price

Talk with Joey, and tell him Derek sent you. They did me well.

[Ron Earp]

How light is stupid light? If I've learned anything on the wheel research it is that the actual weight is often not the advertised weight. 6.5" is a bit of an odd duck but I'll give them a call and report back.

Spin Werkes 15x7 at 11.2 lbs for $208 each is looking to be unbeatable.

[Ron Earp]

Duc thanks, Joey is a nice fellow and very helpful. He says the 15x6.5" is discontinued but Joey said thanks for the recommendation.

[Duc]

Duc thanks, Joey is a nice fellow and very helpful. He says the 15x6.5" is discontinued but Joey said thanks for the recommendation.

Super light, well the package of two 15x7 5x100 was stamped at 25 lbs. They are reported to be 10.8lbs for that size. I will put them on a scale tomorrow.

Sorry they are gone. Would have been a good wheel.

D

[MIKEL]

Ron we went through this same thing last year for our 240z you will have to watch the weights for the diff offsets I ended up with both TE37s and Spinworks, The volks are advertised at 10 but that is for the high offsets +35 not the 0 offsets ours come in at 11.8 vs 10.7 for the diff offsets also same for the spinworks advertised at 11.8 vs actual of 12.7 its all in the offsets.
Also if you are looking for a good deal for the spinworks contact Jessie Prather (dealer)over on the Production car page he was offering to match prices and include shipping, The price he quoted were last year but included shipping so they will have gone up (dont forget to figure shipping in the price). That said the info I have is that the old spinworks were lighter by about a lb ea vs the new ones if you find a used set in your pattern/offset.
Not sure but dont some of the BMWs use the same size? If so you may find some used wheels on the other pages??