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« on: September 08, 2010, 10:30:12 PM »
As most of you know I love to take my HB '06 to the track a lot. I bought new Falken Azenis and was having them mounted on my 5 spoke enkie's. One of the wheels had a crack in it so I couldn't us it. Dale was nice enough to loan me one of Tyler's old wheels so I would not have to cancel my event.

Now it's time to replace the wheel and I can not find any of the same ones. So my question is what do you think is the best wheel for street/track events. I will leave these wheels on the MINI all the time. They have to be 17's and light weight. The weight doesn't matter for my track speed but for me. I don't like changing brake pads with a really heavy wheel & tire. The tires are heavy enough.

Any suggestions, comment... would be appreciated.  115

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« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2010, 11:00:08 PM »
Either check out Mach V motorsports p in DC ( http://www.fastmini.net/wheels.html ) or maybe the new wheels the Moss guys were talking about from NM engineering. They're a little pricey, but light.
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« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2010, 11:46:09 PM »
Gotta set of 16" Comp SSRs in the closet.....  11lbs.   023
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« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2010, 06:50:25 AM »
Man  Sean if they were only 17" I would be there!

Thanks Dale I will check it out.
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« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2010, 07:40:11 AM »
Still have R compounds on 'em..... lowers your center of gravity by a FULL half inch!!
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« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2010, 05:48:06 PM »
try looking at Tire Rack they have a pretty good selection and they tell you what they weight.
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« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2010, 07:39:35 PM »
If you go with Tire Rack, let me know. I might be able to save you a few bucks.
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« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2010, 08:36:18 PM »
Thanks for the info guys!
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« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2010, 10:29:18 AM »
I second Dan at MachV Motorsports. I bought Rota Torques in 17x7.5 from him.
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« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2010, 01:41:49 PM »
Although Shawn's wheels sound like a bargain!
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« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2010, 08:48:37 PM »
You're gonna get overwhelmed, but spend a good amount of time hunting.  Here are some sites to try out.  Most of them are muli-brand locations.  If you really want unique, you should have no problem finding a set in these links below.  Some sites may be similar (i.e. they go by several names).

The Enkei PF01s look really sweet.

My Favorites:
- The Wheel Connection; tons of brand categories; takes awhile to through all of them but worth it
- Discounted Wheel Warehouse
- Wheels Direct
- DNJ Wheels
- The Deal on Wheels; search by car is broke; you'll have to search by brand
- Performance Plus Tire
- The Wheel Guy
- Wheels Next
- Super Buy Tires
- Victoria Tire and Wheel

Others:
- Tire Rack
- Wheel Fire
- Wheel Warehouse
- Big Wheels
- KX Wheels
- Ultra Wheel Company
- Centerline Wheels
- Discount Tire Direct
- Wheels for Less

Specs:
- Lug pattern:  4x100mm; same as older Honda Civics
- Size:  17x7
- Offset: 40-48mm
- Suggest Weight:  < 16 lbs. each; you can find some as low as 13.8 lbs. each
- One site offered an option of before or after 5/06 production date; include this in the additional notes field when you place your order

Stock rim comparisons:
- NAM - Wheel and Tire Specs
- MINI2 Forum - FAQ Wheels and Tires
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« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2010, 11:27:21 PM »
Here's a site to help with wheel weight.

Lightweight 17x7 wheels I have found so far (weight may be +/- .2 lbs.).  Yeah, a couple might be over 16 lbs.

- Enkei PF01, 15.6 lbs.
- Enkei RPF1, 15.0 lbs.
- Konig Featherlite, 17.2 lbs.
- Kosei K1 TS, 13.9 lbs.
- Motegi Racing SP10, 16.8 lbs.
- O.Z. Alleggerita HLT, 14.0 lbs.
- O.Z. Ultraleggera, 16.0 lbs.
- TSW Trackster 4, 18.0 lbs.
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« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2010, 09:11:41 PM »
I really like the Kosei but they are expensive. I like the Enkie's too. I love the shinny look but don't like to clean them. LOL
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