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What are the lightest wheels/tires combo out there for W203 chasis?

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Old 11-09-2012, 01:33 PM
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What are the lightest wheels/tires combo out there for W203 chasis?

Anyone know of the lightest W203 Wheels/Tires combo?
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Continental Dw's are farily light tires.
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What size rim do you want to use? A 17" rim will be the lightest.
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What size rim do you want to use? A 17" rim will be the lightest.
I'd like to stick to stock sizes so 18" is the minimum.
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OE wheels or aftermarket? Aftermarket wheels can get pretty lightweight. I have Enkei RPF1s on my S2000. 17" application, about 15 -16 lbs each, and they aren't very expensive either. My rule of thumb is that a wheel is pretty lightweight if it is ~1 lbs or less per inch of diameter. The problem may be finding offsets that work with the car, but if they are high enough, that issue can be rectified with spacers. Volk also makes some pretty lightweight wheels, but they cost a lot more.
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Cor makes wheels so light it's as if the centers aren't even attached.
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Cor makes wheels so light it's as if the centers aren't even attached.
Haha! This is great
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Originally Posted by L8 apex
Cor makes wheels so light it's as if the centers aren't even attached.
ahahahahah.

Forgestar makes light wheels, Enkie, as stated above, makes light wheels as well. I think forgestars may be a good option for you. They are fairly inexpensive and come in custom offsets.
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Renntech Monolites (Pictured) are very light and quite strong. 19''s weigh around 19lbs each.
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Renntech Monolites (Pictured) are pretty light and quite strong. 19''s weigh around 19lbs each.
I wish I could get these but I need 18" because my h&r coilovers is setup for 18" only.
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I wish I could get these but I need 18" because my h&r coilovers is setup for 18" only.
They come in 18'' also
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My Forgestars were about 18 pounds each, for the money it was the best deal. There is other options with high end names but will cost $1,000 more.
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Forgestars are the sh*t.

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