Need WIDE rubber + light rims on a budget. help?

[Weq]

basically what im after is to get ~215 wide rubber onto my EG, in the cheapest way, while still keeping with a lightweight rim (read: lighter or equal to my stock steelies)

im not after looks, just traction. Secondhand is ok (anyone got something to sell me :)?) Im not that up with the rimz scene as its never interested me, so im after advice.. ive looked at the p1's and they seem to go for around $1.3 in 15/16" without rubber but thats 2 much money for me.

What kind of offset do the EG's come with? Ive seen that stock mazda miata/mx6 rims are about what im after 5.5" wide which ive been told can handle 215 rubber, has anyone got suggestions on this line of thinking?

Anywyas thats about it, any help is appreciated.

[Mitch M]

i dunno but i am going for Regamaster Evo's. But they would also be out of your price range ... $1.6k without rubber for 15x7 weighing in at 3.88kg or so

basically ... what i am trying to say is that, you get what you pay for!!

Probably best to save up and purchase later ...

[sesshoumaru]

buddy club p1?

they are less than 400 dollars per rim...

[mo]

p1's are not as light and not as good...they are cast not forged.

[Mitch M]

buddy club p1?

they are less than 400 dollars per rim...

Buddy club P1 racing goes for $1,349 for a set of 4 in a 16"x7" in a 4x100 with a +43 Offset

Thats from MYC ...

[Weq]

how much do stock steelies weigh?

[SIKCVC]

a lot more than P1's let alone any other brand.

arn't they like 9-10kgs for the 14s or something like that?

I have the stocky prelude wheels here and they weight a tonne compared to both sets of wheels... good for a laugh though :P

[wynode]

how much do stock steelies weigh?

Too much.

As for putting 215 series rubber on a 5.5" wide rim good luck. I know I wouldn't risk the sidewall stretch.

Look out for a nice set of 15x7 or 16x7" rims to get the sort of rubber you are after.

BTW, the words 'light' and 'budget' don't go together when it comes to rims!

[luzinit]

16x7 rims , on 205/45..

[crx_16x]

What wynode said.....

215 series on a 5.5" wide rim would not be fun.

I had 195's on my stock crx wheels (which are 5.5" i think) when I bought the car and there was too much sidewall flex.
I now have 185 series.

To run 215 series tyres you would want a 7" rim.
Rota Slipstreams are a good price. ($1100 for 16's)
Weight: 15"-12lbs, 16"-13.5lbs.

http://www.jaydm.com/slipstream.htm

P.M. SPOO17 on clubrsx.com ;)

[A'PEXi]

enkei's i recon, around 1200 for the set. 16's

[pgclee]

damn...why don't u use 17 inch?
i saw this tyres for sale...brand new...i think was bridgestone...not that sure..

215/17/45
selling for $179 per piece...damn cheap man...

i got me 15 inch tyres for 200AUD per piece...*sob sob*

[Weq]

i dont want 17's, way to big. I have a hookup on tyres, so it isnt a problem.

i said i wasnt after looks, just the rubber they can fit.
and sidewall flex = good for traction.
keep the idea's comming. i really didnt want a _new_ set of rims though :-\

[saboteur]

enkei's i recon, around 1200 for the set. 16's

Yeah the ones off VTi-R Coupes look mad! :D

[fusion_VTi]

how much do stock steelies weigh?

weighed mine the other day, 15ks's with rubber for stockies. 17 inch wheels only weighed 18kg's with rubber..i thought that was interesting..

[alan]

the wheels i haf aren't too heavy, only about 6kg (weighed on a bathroom scale) per rim for a 17*7 wheel, taiwanese stuff but lighter den p1s
i got dem while dey were on special but in melb
not sure where to go if in syd but worth a try

[ian]

i roll on 215/35 rubber with 18x7.5 heavy duty Simmons!..........hehehehe

[wynode]

Yeah my old 16s weighed around 16Kgs with rubber!

[nobbs]

dude i found these rims for sale on fast fours forum, i thought maybe u might be interested, not sure how much they weigh but maybe u can ask the owner

sparco 16nch rims, $680

http://forums.fastfours.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=79146

[LatinoHatchCrap]

give rotas a try. a sport the c8s 15x7 and they weight 5.2kg each (no rubber) i run 195/55/15 and the grip is awesome. the price is sweet as well. got my brand spanking new for under 1000 bucks.
If you're interested give SP0017 a PM he'll def take care of ya.

[VTi-RT]

anything around 5-6kg will be reasonably cheap $300-$400 a wheel, it's when you want a 4kg wheel that'll cost you an arm and a leg $700 a wheel. eg. TE37's.

How wide are factory Honda Alloy's?
They're pretty light, and cheap...

[Weq]

thanks for the help guys, keep the suggestions comming.
as i said, i dont need hella-light, rims, just lighter then stock :)

what are the offsets of EG civics btw?

[wynode]

+45

[Weq]

so whats the deal with wheels of a different offset? so i need spacers (illegal) or something?
say i put a +40 offset on.

[saboteur]

Isn't it 43?

[wynode]

The offset determines how much the wheels will stick in/out.

[mo]

putting wheels with a bigger offset *i think* will make the wheel sit inner more

[joneblaze]

:roll: THe higher the new offset is from your stock offset, the further in the new rim will sit in your guard....

[Weq]

good feedback guys. defaintly givenme heeps to look at...
damn id like a pair of rota's, but with tyres, its outa my league.

[mo]

good feedback guys. defaintly givenme heeps to look at...
damn id like a pair of rota's, but with tyres, its outa my league.

Than save up more ;)