just a question for all the big time autoX guys, what size wheels have you found to be the best?

i have 17's right now but am most likely getting some 16's this winter (gt3s).

will the smaller wheels help me get around the cones quicker?

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=580814

that is a lot of talk about acceleration and fuel economy...plus the good old HT debate of Rota's sucking

i am looking for handling benefits....will 16's or 15's handle any better than 17's or am i mistaken??

It depends on the weight.. less rotational mass will benefit your handling, acceleration, braking, and gas mileage. The less your wheel/tire combo weighs, the less energy is wasted from your engine putting power down to the ground. Lighter wheels can make turning easier as well, since there is less mass being turned.

It all depends on the wheel.. but generally.. 15 > 16 > 17 in terms of which is best for handling. Obviously 17" SSR type-c's will be slightly better than stock wheels just because of the weight difference. Also keep in mind, most track cars will run the smallest possible wheel that will still fit over their brakes.

Rota GT3's are actually one of the heaviest "Honda" Rota wheels out there. In 16x7 they weigh a massive 16.5 lbs. For comparison, stock Si wheels (15x6) weigh about 15.6.. Volk TE37's (15x6.5) weigh 8.8. The lightest Rota wheel to my knowlege would be the 15x6.5 Slipstream, which is about 11.7.

http://www.wheelweights.net is your friend (but their weights aren't always accurate..)

cool thanks, my wheels arent even on there but some similar ones from the same Manufacturer in 17x7 are a heaping 22lbs.

i need some new wheels bad

and an upgraded brake system

This post was last modified: 10-18-2006 09:56 PM by silver97ex.

any suggestions on some good light wheels for a guy on a budget??

There's always rota..

yeah i figured that but you said the slips would be better than the gt3?

who am i kidding, where i am now i dont think i will notice a difference anyway

just want something better than i have now...20+ lbs

have you tried looking at GRAM LIGHTS? they have a rep for being very light..plus its very JDM.

http://www.wheelweights.net/

15x6.5 Slipstreams = 11.9 lbs

16x7 GT3s = 16.5 lbs