lightest wheels for 10-13 Mustangs?
6/21/12, 10:33 AM
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Well that question is hard to answer accurately without knowing the rim size your
Interested in. I know there are several 18" wheels in the 20lb range. The stockers are around the 29-33lb mark and most non forged aftermarket 19's are in the mid to upper 20's.
Interested in. I know there are several 18" wheels in the 20lb range. The stockers are around the 29-33lb mark and most non forged aftermarket 19's are in the mid to upper 20's.
6/21/12, 12:58 PM
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TSW nurburgring's are pretty light and strong. Vorshlag sells a set of 18" below 20lbs. Enkie also has a couple light weight track wheels. You can go with Rays or BBS forged if you have deep pockets.
6/21/12, 04:41 PM
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Lots of wheel weights and fitments in the Vorshlag Mustang blog.
http://www.vorshlag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7806
And some more info in the Gallery.
vorshlag.smugmug.com/Projects/Vorshlag-2011-Mustang-GT-build/
http://www.vorshlag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7806
And some more info in the Gallery.
vorshlag.smugmug.com/Projects/Vorshlag-2011-Mustang-GT-build/
6/22/12, 07:17 AM
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Nurburgrings are the best bang for the $ weightwise I've found. The TSW site lists weights. They've one other wheel that's rotary forged and in the same weight category.
Not mentioned above are some of the Forgestars. Load ratings may be something to consider as well. I think I've read the Nurb's are fairly low @ 1350#. Granted this is greater than 1/4 the weight of your car, but load to a wheel isn't static.
The Forgestar CF5 is rated @ 1560#. The 18x9 and 18x10's I just ordered are 21 and 22#.
If interested in running an 18x10 all the way around those Vorshlags are intrigueing but from reading their site, I wouldn't want to hit anything with them. I might consider them in the future for a set of dedicated track tires.
The 2 TSW's, some of the Einkie's, Forgestars and Vorshlag covers all the light weight wheels I found that I'd considered 'affordable'.
The Boss 302R and 302S wheels are very light and real good lookin' but are $650ish a pop. I believe one's 18x9.5, the other 18x10.
Not mentioned above are some of the Forgestars. Load ratings may be something to consider as well. I think I've read the Nurb's are fairly low @ 1350#. Granted this is greater than 1/4 the weight of your car, but load to a wheel isn't static.
The Forgestar CF5 is rated @ 1560#. The 18x9 and 18x10's I just ordered are 21 and 22#.
If interested in running an 18x10 all the way around those Vorshlags are intrigueing but from reading their site, I wouldn't want to hit anything with them. I might consider them in the future for a set of dedicated track tires.
The 2 TSW's, some of the Einkie's, Forgestars and Vorshlag covers all the light weight wheels I found that I'd considered 'affordable'.
The Boss 302R and 302S wheels are very light and real good lookin' but are $650ish a pop. I believe one's 18x9.5, the other 18x10.
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6/22/12, 01:11 PM
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dafreeze is correct. The Nurburgrings and Interlagos from TSW are rotary forged and very light. 22lbs for a 19x9.5 wheel. My Stock GT500 wheels weighed in at 35lbs. 13lbs per wheel is a big difference. My GT500 with Interlagos.
6/23/12, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Grey03Cobra
dafreeze is correct. The Nurburgrings and Interlagos from TSW are rotary forged and very light. 22lbs for a 19x9.5 wheel. My Stock GT500 wheels weighed in at 35lbs. 13lbs per wheel is a big difference. My GT500 with Interlagos.
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6/24/12, 08:09 AM
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For you guys with the TSW interlagos/Nurburgrings...did you have to modify the inside of the front wheel caps to get them to seat properly...I keep reading about fitment issues on the newer mustangs.
And are you getting better mpgs with the lighter rims? Thanks.
And are you getting better mpgs with the lighter rims? Thanks.
6/24/12, 09:40 AM
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No mod on mine, thought they would have to take that front cap off but nope. I'm sure gas mileage is slightly better but swapped wheels at 700 miles so not something I noticed.
6/24/12, 10:45 AM
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6/24/12, 02:56 PM
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Thanks again!
Mpgs... I don't keep track. Handling and acceleration seem better.
6/28/12, 08:40 AM
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6/28/12, 08:52 AM
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And they are $650 each.
http://www.rehagenracingproducts.com...&categoryId=22
http://www.rehagenracingproducts.com...&categoryId=22
My last set of wheels were $820 each. If CCW made a wheel I liked in the right size for this car, I'd get it.
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6/28/12, 11:32 AM
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Well, the Vorshlag 18x10 D-Force wheels are 19.2 lbs and $309. And they clear the Brembo brakes with plenty of clearance, are a square setup so they can be rotated and fit completely under the fenders with plenty of tire.
Weight:
Brake Clearance:
We spoke to CCW about making wheels like this and they replied that their Classic design flexes too much to make a wheel in these sizes.
Weight:
Brake Clearance:
We spoke to CCW about making wheels like this and they replied that their Classic design flexes too much to make a wheel in these sizes.
