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Old 08-18-2001, 06:34 PM
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what are the lightest 17" aftermarket wheels available?

My car is in a need of an update of 17" wheels. Anyone know any manufactures that make the lightest 17" wheels. I realize that my GTA wheels are more likely lighter.

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Old 08-18-2001, 08:23 PM
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I believe FIKSE's make one of the lightest wheels. But they also cost an arm and a leg, maybe a left nut too

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oh no, not another left nut debate
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heh
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After looking up the price of FIKSE's I'm more inclined to put the money toward something more useful like Weld Racing Draglight XP 91 series and a Strange 12 Bolt rearend.

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The new Z06 wheels weigh in at 32 pounds a piece while the y2k weigh a slim 29 pounds!
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But dont forget to add in the weight of the wheel adapters that are going to be needed to mount vette wheels to a 3rdgen.
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If you really want light wheels, look at magnesium wheels. But get your wallet ready - FYI: a McLaren F1 has magnesium wheels...they're not cheap.

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