Wheels- Who makes the lightest?
#26
MBWorld Fanatic!
If you want lightweight wheels check out Rays VOLK Racing wheels. I had a set on my pcar 18" x 10" weighed around 17 lbs and very strong.
http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/indexe.html
http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/indexe.html
I opted for Volk strictly to do something different as it is extremely tough getting Volks in the 1 piece forged fitments in a 5x112 pcd, trust me i have been thru this.....stay tuned as i have a special set coming for my CL600. 19's weigh about 21.5lbs
![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
Last edited by JAYCL600; 04-16-2007 at 11:34 PM.
#27
MBWorld Fanatic!
If you want Carlsson ULs...
Here is the adress of my German tuner...he has got the best prices on carlsson...I think his price on 19's 1/16 UL cost around 4500 EURO - 18% tax that you can get back...
http://www.king-size-tuning.com/
He ships worldwide...
Here is the adress of my German tuner...he has got the best prices on carlsson...I think his price on 19's 1/16 UL cost around 4500 EURO - 18% tax that you can get back...
http://www.king-size-tuning.com/
He ships worldwide...
#28
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Boston
Posts: 6,665
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
3 Posts
2004 C32 ///AMG
maybe ![Wink](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
PM me with the info![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
i always liked the TE37 Time Attacks
the Neez Eurocross are nice...
Which Volks are you getting? I know they have the TE37 in 5x112, but not the Time Attack Version.
![Wink](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
PM me with the info
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
If you want lightweight wheels check out Rays VOLK Racing wheels. I had a set on my pcar 18" x 10" weighed around 17 lbs and very strong.
http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/indexe.html
http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/indexe.html
I know a lil bit about this 1 piece forged area for mercedes fitments. Right now nothing beats the forged aluminum Neez Eurocross rim in weight and strength as well as cost, look at the numbers, the magnesium neez do not have a good cost/weight return as compared to the aluminum neez. I believe i also read somewhere that Neez may produce BBS japan forged wheels which are the some of the best.
I opted for Volk strictly to do something different as it is extremely tough getting Volks in the 1 piece forged fitments in a 5x112 pcd, trust me i have been thru this.....stay tuned as i have a special set coming for my CL600. 19's weigh about 21.5lbs![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
I opted for Volk strictly to do something different as it is extremely tough getting Volks in the 1 piece forged fitments in a 5x112 pcd, trust me i have been thru this.....stay tuned as i have a special set coming for my CL600. 19's weigh about 21.5lbs
![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
Which Volks are you getting? I know they have the TE37 in 5x112, but not the Time Attack Version.
#29
MBWorld Fanatic!
there is no TE37 in 5x112 pcd.... i got one of the last sets if not the last set of LE37's which was the TE37 with a diamond cut lip but was discontinued
#30
The Neez Euro 16 is visually the same wheel as the Carlsson 1/16 UL. The fronts are about 21lbs and rears ~22.5lbs. Forged 1 piece with exceptional quality. They don't need spacers. I received an exceptional price quote from Adam@Euroelites. They have a variety of finishes. Hard to beat the price for quality/weight with the Neez. Just what I have been looking for.
#31
MBWorld Fanatic!
#33
MBWorld Fanatic!
theoretically keeping weight constant no you will not lose et nor trap speed. I trap 122 consistently on 18's with drag radials and on 19's with pilot sports.
#34
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,463
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
E55
#38
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 1,049
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Lotus Elise SLK55
Those are prices for magnesium forged wheels they also sell. Aluminum forged are around 1,000$ a piece, which is consistent with what other companies charge for forged aluminum.
#40
Out Of Control!
#41
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,463
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
E55
HRE Competition
Does anyone have these wheels? I am hearing that these wheels are as light as 17 - 17.5 pounds in 18"s. Could this be true? I think this would make them lighter than the Carlssons..
#42
Administrator
![](https://staticssl.ibsrv.net/autocomm/Content/MB/mbwambassador2.gif)
BTW, there is a different Vic55 that's a moderator on another MB website (MB online) and that guy is a real tool.
#43
Out Of Control!!
![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
#44
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,463
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
E55
The wheel size wont make a difference (well slightly because you have more mass to spin away from the center) but you also have to take into consideration the tire availability. When you go to 19's, I dont think you have an option of using a drag radial anymore. At that size I believe The Micheli PS Cups would be your best bet. Given the amount of torque the AMG's produce you may have quite a bit of trouble hooking up on the lanuch. Thats my 2 cents. ![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
#45
Out Of Control!!
#46
MBWorld Fanatic!
You want to run the the thinnest wheel possible recommended for that specific tire. Example, if your only tire choice happens to be a 275 and its recommended for a 9" width, you would gain nothing by going to a 9.5 besides weight. I hope this made sense.
#47
I spoke to the Dymag representative at SEMA this past year and he said depending on width the 18" wheels ranged from 11-14lbs in their lightest form. They also said they let a Porsche racing team test their wheels and said that the porsche team noticed a gain of roughly 30-40HP to the wheels b/c of this addition and multiple seconds off each lap time. I cannot substantiate these claims but having lifted the wheels myself and seen them in person, i believe it 100%. Dymag is the future of wheel technology and a set of 18" will cost you roughly $8500 total. Its $$ but considering it actually significantly improves accelerate, handling, braking, weight, and overall behavior of the car it may actually be a worthwhile investment.
#48
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,463
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
E55
Thanks.. What about putting more rubber on the ground though..
#49
MBWorld Fanatic!
#50
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,463
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
E55
Does anyone have the Renntech Diamond Cut Monolite Wheels?
Trying to gauge how much these wheels weigh?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-...ayphotohosting