Light Wheels for the track
3/27/08 | 09:14 AM
#21
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UPS came through and my RP03's are here! 
I'll get the tires mounted in the next few days. Just to add to the wheel and tire database, I weighed a wheel and tire on a digital lab scale (I used to be a competitive cyclist and weighed every part on my racing bikes...). Here are the numbers:
Enkei RP03, 17x9.5, +38mm offset: 19.2 lbs.
Nitto 555RII, 275/40/17: 26.9 lbs.
I'll get the tires mounted in the next few days. Just to add to the wheel and tire database, I weighed a wheel and tire on a digital lab scale (I used to be a competitive cyclist and weighed every part on my racing bikes...). Here are the numbers:Enkei RP03, 17x9.5, +38mm offset: 19.2 lbs.
Nitto 555RII, 275/40/17: 26.9 lbs.
3/27/08 | 06:48 PM
#22
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Got the tires mounted up today and will probably put them on the car tomorrow or Saturday. I'm charging the digital camera right now--I'll post a teaser pic a little later. 
Edgeracing.com.
Edgeracing.com.
Last edited by Import-Slaya; 3/27/08 at 07:13 PM. Reason: Picture added
3/30/08 | 03:30 PM
#23
Still don't have access to a scale
4/6/08 | 01:10 PM
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4/8/08 | 05:09 AM
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They stick out about ¼" to ½" with 275/40R17 tires. Here is the only pic I have (before I dropped the suspension !):
Last edited by MontrealStang; 4/8/08 at 05:10 AM.
4/8/08 | 05:16 AM
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They still have them in bronze & silver but it is no longer available @ $165 !
8/4/08 | 09:23 PM
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How bout some light 18s??
at TireRack, bit pricey though:
Enkei Racing NT03-M
Finish: Bright Silver PaintBolt Pattern: 5-114View Important TPMS Info
18x8.5$270 eachAvailability: In Stock
Weight: 19.6lbs.
18x9.5
Optional Rear $285 eachAvailability: In Stock
Weight: 19.2lbs.
Enkei Racing NT03-M
Finish: Bright Silver PaintBolt Pattern: 5-114View Important TPMS Info
18x8.5$270 eachAvailability: In Stock
Weight: 19.6lbs.
18x9.5
Optional Rear $285 eachAvailability: In Stock
Weight: 19.2lbs.
8/5/08 | 12:44 AM
#32
IMO it's worth going to 17s for the roughly $250 you will save per set of tires when compared to 18s.
But if I were looking at 18s I wouldn't get those above wheels...I don't think those would look right on a Mustang.
But if I were looking at 18s I wouldn't get those above wheels...I don't think those would look right on a Mustang.
11/7/08 | 09:22 PM
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I had this installed in my car and its so cool.Will post updates if this will last long.
11/8/08 | 04:32 PM
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Personally i am going in the direction of ASA wheels
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...2FMachined+Lip
yeah they are a little heavy but they look sweet and i am going for 18's since i like the way they look on my stang
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...2FMachined+Lip
yeah they are a little heavy but they look sweet and i am going for 18's since i like the way they look on my stang
Last edited by RedDragon777; 11/8/08 at 04:35 PM.
11/9/08 | 08:59 AM
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Personally i am going in the direction of ASA wheels
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...2FMachined+Lip
yeah they are a little heavy but they look sweet and i am going for 18's since i like the way they look on my stang
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...2FMachined+Lip
yeah they are a little heavy but they look sweet and i am going for 18's since i like the way they look on my stang
18x9 all around with 275/40/R18 Falken FK-452s
For the price I think they're fairly light.
11/9/08 | 09:11 PM
#36
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dude that is sweet i want them even more now. Do you have any problems with rubbing in the turns with those 275's up front. I am planning on dropping the car with the FRPP handleing kit and i dont know if 275's would be the best for me up front
Last edited by RedDragon777; 11/9/08 at 11:39 PM.
11/10/08 | 04:47 AM
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From: Montreal, Quebec
Personally i am going in the direction of ASA wheels
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...2FMachined+Lip
yeah they are a little heavy but they look sweet and i am going for 18's since i like the way they look on my stang
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...2FMachined+Lip
yeah they are a little heavy but they look sweet and i am going for 18's since i like the way they look on my stang
11/14/08 | 01:05 PM
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There is an option for Forged 18x8.5" wheels for the S197's. About 17.5 pounds each, made by Rays (those folks that make Volk) wheels.... and for the autoxers out there they are stock class legal (45mm offset). They are $400 a wheel. We have used a few sets on various Shelbys I've setup.
The nice thing here is I think they look better than Volk RE30's I have, they cost about 35% less and weight the same amount.
The nice thing here is I think they look better than Volk RE30's I have, they cost about 35% less and weight the same amount.
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