I'm hoping that some of you can give me recommendations for rims.................the goal is more for performance than looks. I'd like to get some lightweights that still fit the look of the CL-S, nothing radical. What size is best? I plan on putting on the Comptech blower next season and possibly some suspension upgrades. Please shoot off any ideas you have for tire/rims combos for max performance. I'm aiming for greatest launching as well as corning ability. I'd appreciate any input or ideas

-Jon

 

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Do a search -- this is a commonly asked question.

For lightweight, strong, and something that won't blow your budget look towards SSR GT1s or Comps. The Comps seem to be the lightest, stongest, cheapest quality rims around.

There are a number of other good brands (Rays, comes to mind) but for quality they get pretty pricey.

Lot's of choices in good tires if you go to 235/45-17.

For performance, I'd stay with a 17" rim in either 7.5" or 8" wide to support the 235 series tire.

Check out pictures of lou's (ex) car for both GT1 and Comp set-up.

TireRack sells SSR for good prices.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/ssr/ssr.jsp

 

Lou is selling his Comps. 17x8, offset is 48.

 

:o Sorry, bad grammar. :o

These are not low quality rims, but high quality rims at a reasonable price.

 

I would pic those up if I were you. Nice lightwt wheels

 

16" rims would probably be best for performance.

 

the comps are 17" and 14 lb each.

 

aren't the stockers somewhere around 25lbs?

-Jon

 

bro Im selling my silver SSR Comps with Micheling pilot sport A/S 235/45 ZR17

the wheel is made in japan and weighs 14 lbs. each and I verified it with my bathroom scale

I have the wheels with the tires mounted wheel lugs and locks with SSR valve stem and the stickers that say SSR Competition that I havent put on yet.

Im asking $1500 plus shipping and if its too much we can work it out.

wheels will be cleaned and pics are coming shortly

I dont need them I have a Benz

 

That's a great price for that wheel/tire package! And we know that Lou takes care of what he has. Jon, you should take him up on his offer!

 

weldsracing.com
they have a 17 that weighs 11 pounds they claim the lightets 17 in the world!
its a 10 hole design.

 

i can vouche for Lou as well...Lou sold me his barely used SSR GT1's 17x7.5 alone (no tires) for $900 (Retails for $1200 NOT including shipping)...rims came freshly washed with minimal wear, all i had to do was Zaino the fuk outta 'em

now i got my Pirelli PZero Nero 235/45/17's mounted on the GT1's with no rubbing problems whatsoever and feel VERY satisfied...the weight reduction makes a noticeable difference


and the Pilot Sport A/S's r great all-season tires