New wheels, opinions please!
#1
New wheels, opinions please!
So Enkei wheels are a bit tough to find/expensive in the UK - and although I'd love some RPF1s from a lightweight point of view, they're not snazzy enough for me. So I've narrowed my choice to 3 models, all should come in lighter than the stock wheels (an important criteria for me) and all tickle my fun-button. Just wanted to gauge opinion on the three styles and maybe hear some alternative proposals!
Car is an 04 Winning Blue - sees daily driving and light track work.
Lenso Project-D Spec E
18x8.5 and 20lb
![](http://www.rimstyle.com/products/wheels/lenso_samurai_spec-e_gm/xlarge/1.jpg)
Sparco Assetto Gara
18x8 and 20lb-ish
Car is an 04 Winning Blue - sees daily driving and light track work.
Lenso Project-D Spec E
18x8.5 and 20lb
![](http://www.rimstyle.com/products/wheels/lenso_samurai_spec-e_gm/xlarge/1.jpg)
Sparco Assetto Gara
18x8 and 20lb-ish
![](http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/sparco/swap/sparco_ag_brz_ci3_l.jpg)
Last edited by Ninja-7; 02-26-2014 at 04:34 PM. Reason: Narrowing Selection
#3
First I'd be disappointed there was no Morpheus meme....
Then I'd take it onboard. It's a subjective thing. It's not so much that I would need to feel an immediate impact, I just want the knowledge I'm not chugging around with weight I don't need to. Especially stuff that's spinning and bouncing. Marginal gains make me happy
Then I'd take it onboard. It's a subjective thing. It's not so much that I would need to feel an immediate impact, I just want the knowledge I'm not chugging around with weight I don't need to. Especially stuff that's spinning and bouncing. Marginal gains make me happy
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#5
Definitely take into account tire weight (often overlooked) - tires are generally always heavier than your rims, and the weight reduction there is more impactful to minimizing the rotating mass.
#6
Tyre weight is a good point - I'm off to do some investigation work! I understand it's not quite as simple as saving weight elsewhere though, as a lightweight tyre is not always an amazing performance one.
#7
True, wasn't implying you should choose tires based on weight, but it's definitely beneficial to minimize the weight there.
And like all things on the car, don't skimp on strength when choosing any load bearing part (ie. wheels).
#9
Thanks for the feedback guys! I'm still in two minds as to which Lenso, probably discounting the TD....
Does anyone fancy offering some alternatives? Motegis I've heard are quite light, can't get them in the UK though >.<
Does anyone fancy offering some alternatives? Motegis I've heard are quite light, can't get them in the UK though >.<
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#18
A wider wheel doesn't necessarily give you a larger contact patch does it? (I may be mis-understanding) It'll just change your sidewall angle, mostly affecting tyre lateral response... It will allow you to fit wider tyres I suppose though!
And lighter doesn't always mean weaker! Couldn't find any horror stories on Lensos which is why I'm considering them
And lighter doesn't always mean weaker! Couldn't find any horror stories on Lensos which is why I'm considering them
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Last edited by Ninja-7; 02-26-2014 at 02:52 PM. Reason: Don't want to sound patronising - I'm still a noob!
#21
9krpmrx8 - I'm open to suggestions...
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#22
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Of the 3, I like the second because I generally favor 5 point star spoke configuration.
First has 6 singles, second has 5 pairs, and third is just a blob of spokes.
First has 6 singles, second has 5 pairs, and third is just a blob of spokes.