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Offline VWTroy

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Lightweight wheels
« on: February 13, 2009, 05:02:45 pm »
Okay guy's what are your recomendations, I want a strong set of lighweight wheels to reduce unsprung weight for my Ed30. Thank's in advance Troy :confused:
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Re: Lightweight wheels
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2009, 05:34:26 pm »
these are light and great quality.  http://workwheelsusa.com/product.php?category=26&wheel=75

Also something like what Jonny C has or go mad and a get carbon set.  :drool: :drool:
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Re: Lightweight wheels
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2009, 05:52:53 pm »
Quote from: Top Cat on February 13, 2009, 05:34:26 pm
these are light and great quality.  http://workwheelsusa.com/product.php?category=26&wheel=75

Also something like what Jonny C has or go mad and a get carbon set.  :drool: :drool:

OMG those Work wheels are pure porn. Sort it out TC they need to be on your car!  :laugh:
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Re: Lightweight wheels
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2009, 05:59:25 pm »
I've been looking for a while now but can't seem to find anything better than the Turini's or BBS Air series which don't fit the Mk5   :sad:
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Re: Lightweight wheels
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2009, 06:02:21 pm »
Quote from: T88OMM on February 13, 2009, 05:52:53 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on February 13, 2009, 05:34:26 pm
these are light and great quality.  http://workwheelsusa.com/product.php?category=26&wheel=75

Also something like what Jonny C has or go mad and a get carbon set.  :drool: :drool:

OMG those Work wheels are pure porn. Sort it out TC they need to be on your car!  :laugh:

Ha Ha i finally finally ordered them today after months of pain. my only problem is 2-4 month waiting time now.  :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party:
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Re: Lightweight wheels
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2009, 06:04:06 pm »
Have a look on http://www.tirerack.com/ as you can sort by vehicle, and they show the weight of the wheels.
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Re: Lightweight wheels
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2009, 06:07:01 pm »
what colour you ordered TC?   :chicken:
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Re: Lightweight wheels
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2009, 06:10:11 pm »
Quote from: vwrascal on February 13, 2009, 06:07:01 pm
what colour you ordered TC?   :chicken:

Plain burning silver with a 47mm lip.  :innocent:
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Re: Lightweight wheels
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2009, 06:10:28 pm »
Quote from: Top Cat on February 13, 2009, 06:02:21 pm
Quote from: T88OMM on February 13, 2009, 05:52:53 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on February 13, 2009, 05:34:26 pm
these are light and great quality.  http://workwheelsusa.com/product.php?category=26&wheel=75

Also something like what Jonny C has or go mad and a get carbon set.  :drool: :drool:

OMG those Work wheels are pure porn. Sort it out TC they need to be on your car!  :laugh:

Ha Ha i finally finally ordered them today after months of pain. my only problem is 2-4 month waiting time now.  :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party:

Oh good they will look awesome on your car. The only problem is the wait as you say. It will be like waiting for a new car again  :sad:
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Re: Lightweight wheels
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2009, 06:16:50 pm »
18" oz ultraleggera (weigh 8.5kgs each), excuse the snow  :smiley:
oz wheels are developed for use in race/rally situations so plenty strong enough.

« Last Edit: February 14, 2009, 08:45:36 pm by jpv »
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Re: Lightweight wheels
« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2009, 06:20:52 pm »
Also isn't Luca sorting out a possible group buy for some light weight wheels  :smiley:
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Re: Lightweight wheels
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2009, 09:54:09 pm »
Quote from: VWTroy on February 13, 2009, 05:02:45 pm
Okay guy's what are your recomendations, I want a strong set of lighweight wheels to reduce unsprung weight for my Ed30. Thank's in advance Troy :confused:

Oh dear, what have I started  :signLOL:

Didn't see lightweight wheels on your to do list mate  :wink: :happy2:
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Re: Lightweight wheels
« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2009, 09:08:34 am »
Quote from: Greenouse on February 13, 2009, 09:54:09 pm
Quote from: VWTroy on February 13, 2009, 05:02:45 pm
Okay guy's what are your recomendations, I want a strong set of lighweight wheels to reduce unsprung weight for my Ed30. Thank's in advance Troy :confused:

Oh dear, what have I started  :signLOL:

Didn't see lightweight wheels on your to do list mate  :wink: :happy2:
Well now, it seems as a sales rep who is going to finish 30% 0ver target for this financial year, I'm going to get a bonus :rolleye: and it's already burning a whole in my pocket, and yes you should be ashamed of yourself leading people into shamless modification... :signLOL:
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Re: Lightweight wheels
« Reply #13 on: February 14, 2009, 03:41:20 pm »
18x8 Speedline Turinis come in at 20.4kg with a 225/40 tyre. Sorry,I don't have a weight without a tyre.

Because of the offset/PCD you're pretty much looking at only a few types. OZ, Team Dynamics, BBS, Speedline with the first two being a bit lighter but the latter come with a bit more strength.  The TDs are superb value for money.

I'll pop a picture up of my car on them in a mo, they're just uploading.
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Re: Lightweight wheels
« Reply #14 on: February 14, 2009, 03:55:00 pm »
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