1fastGSR

I am considering Rota 12 lbs rims. I was wandering how much they will help vs my stock 2000 GSR rims (about 16 lbs)? I know if I was to get 17" rims that would weigh 3-4 lbs more than my stockers, they would noticeably decrease the performance of the car. Would similar results be accoplish my decreasing the weight 3-4 lbs?
Anyone with light rims please help me!!
I might get Volk TE37's if I can save more money. Those only weigh 9 lbs each!!

HXMan

I drive an Hx, which comes with 11 pound aluminum alloy rims stock...I then drove around for a while with Si rims.(which weigh in at around 19 pounds. I did notice a difference, but not a huge one.

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Ricehornet

Please search, seriously this was covered many times. Im not trying to be a dick, and i would post some links but im in a rush right now, so i'll leave it at that. I'll be back to posts some search results later if your too lazy to search, or havent already.

Rory Breaker

Here, Ill make it easy for you

I went from my stock GSR wheels to the 12lb 15" Rotas, and it really wasnt anything noticeable. The steering was a bit lighter, but its not like I felt a helluva lot quicker or anything. Maybe if you went from 22lb 17's youd notice it, but not really from stock.

Go Mifune

i think i remember seeing dynos of 15" vs 17" and the numbers might shock people (with 17s who drag). haven't seen the other way around dyno'd but i believe lighter wheels also can improve braking. going light might be hard to feel with your butt-dyno and you wanna make sure you don't get something so light that it's easily damagable i.e. won't stand up to day to day pothole punishment.

1fastGSR

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am keeping my rims and i'll spend the money on something else!

1fastGSR

i don't think SI rims weigh 19 lbs!