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Hi,

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post, I've been looking for some rims for my R33 GTR for track only use, I currently have 17*9 rims (factory) and would like to run a track rim at some stage with semi-slicks.

The plan would be to have one set of factory rims for the street, and another, factory or non-factory for the track.

Should I try and get 17*9 to ensure that my suspension setup will not be changed? Or does it not matter between a 17*9 and a 17*9.5?

Any recommendations for 17*9 rims? There are the occasional Japanese brand for sale second hand.

I'm trying to get something lightweight and as cheap as possible, if they have semi-slicks on them (or existing street tyres) its a bonus :(

I don't need them just yet, just having a look around to see what I can afford...

Thanks,

Gareth

Have a look on yahoo, if you dont mind something a little dated in terms of design then there are quite a few wheels around te37 weight and lighter that can be landed for ~500-1k. I'll let you figure out which models fall in the <8kg range though :devil:

R33 GTR rims make good track rims - strong and light. Just pick up another set and then use the best 4 for street use and any with gutter rash for the track.

i have read around forums that 33 gtr rims are light and i bought some with tyres on so can only weigh them with tyres as well and they are the same weight as set of shit china rims i have with tyres, the china rims are only 17x8 and gtr are 17x9 but still its up around the 24kg mark with a 235 tyre on it.

different tyres weigh different weights. there is a noticable diference between Dunlop DZ03 and Bridstone RE55s, the RE55s are heaps heavier.

R33 GT-R rims are good. The lighest rims i've found are the Buddy Club P1QF, which are much cheaper than TE37's, but still not real cheap, at about 2200 landed for a set

different tyres weigh different weights. there is a noticable diference between Dunlop DZ03 and Bridstone RE55s, the RE55s are heaps heavier.

R33 GT-R rims are good. The lighest rims i've found are the Buddy Club P1QF, which are much cheaper than TE37's, but still not real cheap, at about 2200 landed for a set

I've got some P1 QF's. I bought them for the weight and compared to some other 18x10 rims like volk challenge and some circulars they have to weigh at least half as much. Can carry them with tyres on, by the spokes with one hand easily.

different tyres weigh different weights. there is a noticable diference between Dunlop DZ03 and Bridstone RE55s, the RE55s are heaps heavier.

R33 GT-R rims are good. The lighest rims i've found are the Buddy Club P1QF, which are much cheaper than TE37's, but still not real cheap, at about 2200 landed for a set

afaik 33gtr are ~9.5kg which is getting up there, 32gtr by comparison are a couple kg lighter ea.

afaik 33gtr are ~9.5kg which is getting up there, 32gtr by comparison are a couple kg lighter ea.

R32 are also 16*8 aren't they?

Thanks for the tip on yahoo auctions, might have a look around, it would definitely be the ugly ones getting cheaper, but its a track rim for if its 500-1000 its fine (including postage). I'll start bargain hunting in the next few weeks :D

Does anyone know how much difference it will make to suspension setup if I run wider rims? Ie. if my suspension is setup for 17*9 and I run 17*9.5 rims or 17*10 rims, does it make a lot of difference?

Obviously the offset will also change with 17*9 or 17*10 rims...

it won't cause you any problems suspension set-up wise. and of course you can run the same size tyres on 17X9 or 17X9.5 so then there'll be even less of a difference.

Just buy a set of rotas i have been using them with slicks for 2 years and no issues at all.

I've read good and bad stories about Rota's, I'm not in a rush so I'm happy to wait for a month and see if I can find some old school rims cheap on yahoo auctions that are lightweight.

The Rota's are lightweight/cheap though...

Sorry, still need more advice, the Japanese market still has plenty of rims but not super cheap at the moment :)

Does anyone know anything about the:

"Lenso Project D", "Tyrepro D1R", "Lenso D1R" rims? Are they above the quality of Rota wheels or similar?

I found:

17x9+30 white/rg - hypersilver

17x10+15 black/rg

They're supposed to be lightweight, but I'm having trouble confirming.

The possible alternative, and a little more pricey is Zero-1 Hyper:

http://www.doall.jp/wheels/zero-1%20hyper/...-1%20hyper.html

But its going to cost ~$1300 landed if its still available, they're 9.36kg for a 9.5" rim, fairly light, does anyone know them? They look good...

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/enkei-r...43-p-24892.html

these are very very light and top quality also, cheap as for 17x10, is around the $1600au mark delivered brand new. From memory they are 7.7kg each which is very light for that size, i think its lighter or the same as te37s.

Damn, they are superlight, I will make some more inquiries that is stretching the budget a little but 1.75kg / rim is quite a bit.

BUT does anyone know if there is any truth to:

I'd say more like 95%, not 75%, and yes they do flex enough to be dangerous and not recommended.

You may see them at autox, but it's not the top cars, and autox is very low speed where it's not as big of an issue anyway. I'm not making this stuff up, btw....

From the EvolutionM forums

If its safer to stick with the current rims I'm looking at I may stay that way, as I'm running out of $$$ anyway, I just want something as cheap as possible (the Hyper Zero-1 I can get for under $1400) that will last as I'm not a serious track racer, just casual fun :)

Hmm, I'm confused on the choice now.

I'm thinking the Enkei's in 17*9.5 or 17*10 probably 17*9.5 because its closer to factory and slightly easier to get that tyre size.

EDIT: The offset of the 9.5 is 38 where the 10 is 18, so I think the 10" may be a better fit. Is that correct?

Sorry, can't edit, my final question is, is 9.5" or 10" better for track work?

Its just casual stuff, I cannot confirm the 9.5" exists as the offset is 38 but I found somewhere else that advises you can get it in an 18 offset....any advice?

R33 GTR

I've done a bit of searching, tyres in the 10" rim size seem a little more difficult to obtain, so I'm going to buy 9.5" with the 18 offset, the tyres are slightly cheaper.

Jesse Streeter can get the RPF1's in at a reasonable price <$1700 AUD as well.

Oh, I never actually asked what your preferred size was for track work, I've assumed 17 as I can get a bit more profile on the tyres :P

Thanks for your help everyone, any more comments are welcome as I'm not buying for another week or two :)

+38

The clearance from stut housing to the inside of the wheel will be 14mm LESS

The outside edge of the wheel will RETRACT in towards the body by 2mm

+18

The clearance from stut housing to the inside of the wheel will be 6mm MORE

The outside edge of the wheel will EXTEND an extra 18mm

This is based off of a stock 17x9+30 I would go the 17x9.5+18

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