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Old 07-05-2003, 06:48 PM
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Default Can't find a light wheel with a lip that doesn't cost a fortune...

Hey everyone,
Ive been searching the net for a lightweight (sub 18lbs) 17" rim that has a nice lip and i'm all out of options. I thought about oz sl's but i really want a nice lip on my wheel (love the way it looks). Also looked at the cronos, and wheels from edge racing. Kind of like the edge racing stilauto 400a. Does anybody know how much they weigh? Anyways, whatever input you can give would be appreciated. I have checked the wheel pages as well and have found every lipped wheel to either be heavy or cost over 300 a pop. Im looking for a sub $250 wheel. Thanks as always, Mike
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Default well usually anytime you say lightweight that is gonna kill the price of the wheel...

if you want the look so much, forget the weight and just get what you like. =) that would be my suggestion
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Default yep, lightweight and inexpensive rim usually means one thing

WEAK! Do you really want some rims that will bend easily and you'll have to keep fixing or replacing them?
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I know its a tall order, I guess I just want the best of both worlds. Theres gotta be somethin :-(
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Default only wheel that comes to mind are ssr comps. (used that is)

call up velox, see if they'll custom drill you a set of pg5's or something. 17" 12 oe 13lbs forged
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Thanks for the info. on velox. Will be checking them out.
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Default Don't get SSR's if your using them on the road.

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