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Old 06-06-2004   #1 (permalink)
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Cheap light rims.

I was thinking of gettin a set of smaller and light rims solely for the purpose of autocrossing. I know what tires I will get, but I am looking for some suggestions regarding where and what rims to get.

Right now, im running on heavy 17" Montegi rims with Dunlops sp901. Believe me I know its not the best set up.

A suggestion that was given to me was to use my stock rims (which have blizzaks on them) and put on sports tires for autocrossing and put the winter tires back on when the season is over. But the idea of using such a narrow rim turns me off. Im just wondering if there is a specific type/brand of rim that would be better suited for this sport.

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anything by rota, specifically the slips or the attacks.
kosei k1, k1 tsc
some konigs will work.
I would get 15 x 7 rims with some falken azenis.
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ya ive already made my mind up on the Falkens. Its the rims im looking for. price wise, which is the best deal. Bare in mind, they dont have to be pretty.
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Enkei RS5 or Enkei RP02-J, the 15" are quite cheap...
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If this is for autocross, do you self a favor and Make sure you get a 15X7, not a 15X6.5.
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Rota, Speedmaster, Team Dynamics Pro Race, Kosei, all cheap, all light.
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ya, kosei and rotas.
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Rotas for sure.
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slipstreams don't come in a 15x7 do they? i've only seen 15x6.5
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Rota makes the slips in 15X7 they are a bit hard to find but they are out there.
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www.machiii.net has them.
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try racelitewheels.com

They Enkei RPF1 are light as hell
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what do you guys think of rota slips bronze 15x7 on a blue civic?
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The 15X7 is what you want. and they weigh in at around 12 LBS too so thats nice.

If your worried how they look...... well were in to racing, Function is more important to looks. I'd run Pink wheels if they were light enough.
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well i am going to be running them at the track and as my normal wheels
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