I'm looking to buy a set for my type SH and I found them in the that size. They are off a mazda millenia and weigh only 12 lbs. My concern is the width, they will be used for auto-x and HPDEs. I'm afraid they wouldn't provide too much of a contact patch. I was originally looking for a 7" inch wheel. Thanks in advance.

 

Sorry about hijacking your thread...But would light weight 14" rims in 205-60-14 tires hurt performance and gas mileage?

 

it'd be preferable to go with a 7"-8" wheel in that size. you could try to put 225's on (it'd be a real stretch) though 205's would prob be more realistic. with a 6" rim your turn in would prob feel sloppy, and 205mm of rubber isn't enough for a lude to be competitive at the highest levels.

the only payoff is, if they're as cheap as they should be it might be worth it. i'm running 15x7's w/ 205/50/15 azenis, although for the next set i'll upsize to 225's. btw new lightweight 15" wheels should cost around $500.

 

yeah, that 12 lb weight is nice but too thin. I'm also looking into some nissan 300zx wheels: 16x7.5 @ 16 lbs if I could only find them locally. I don't want to buy new wheels, not even rotas bc these will be beater wheels - function (and cost) over fashion. If anyone else has any ideas let me know.

 

anyone else?

 

i think 6" would be too small for AutoX.

 

what are the stock si wheels on ludes wieght and sizes are they goo d enough for cheap way to autox on azenis tires

 

depending on the year they are either 22.5lbs on 93-94, or 17 lbs 95-96.

 

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I think you meant 22.5 on 92-93 and 17 on 94-96

 

damn the si 92 93 are heavy but what are the sizes you think they work alrite for autox

 

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I think you meant 22.5 on 92-93 and 17 on 94-96 </TD></TR></TABLE>

I guess.

As for sizes they are 15x6.5 so it as wide as stock. So what do you guys think of the 16x7.5 300zx wheels?

 

do they fit on the lude

 

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I guess.

As for sizes they are 15x6.5 so it as wide as stock. So what do you guys think of the 16x7.5 300zx wheels? </TD></TR></TABLE>

They are for a rear wheel drive car the offset is going to OWN you. Case in point: if you were trying to run S2000 rims on a 5th gen you'd need four front wheels the back ones are offset really funny.

 

good luck with traction but if your stock it might be ok

My 17" rays are 17x7 they weight 14