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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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Default Lightweight 18" rim options?

I am looking to improve performance on my 350 a bit and it seems like reducing unsprung weight might be one of the best ways to do this.

What options are there for lightweight 18s that aren't super expensive (Volk), and still look good on the car (no RPF1s)?

I see the F-sport 18s are 22lbs a piece which isn't bad, but I'm wondering what else is out there.
Any advice is appreciated thanks
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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Work Emotion series...

and it just so happens i have a set of Work Emotion CR-Kai's listed for sale in my for sale thread. you can check out the manufacturer link for more info.

pics of my wheels are available upon request.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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forgestar has some good pricing on light weight.
The 18x8.5 Forgestar CF5 wheel weighs 19.95 lbs
the f14 model is popular here but never seen them in 18's. ppl always get them in 19's

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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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I saw a IS250 with RPF1...doesn't look very good

I'm getting some XXR 527 18x8.75 +35........don't have $5g to drop on wheels lol
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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Wait a second...a Lexus owner that cares about their wheel weight? I thought I was in a Honda forum for a second there. LOL!

Seriously though, I love Rays Gram Lights! http://www.rays-msc.com/wheels/index.cgi?b=3
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 12:20 PM
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I have Weds SA-67r's. In 18x10, they are at 20.04 lbs. 18x9 are 19.25 lbs.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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Advan has some very light 18s. I had RSs before and they were lighter than the Work CR Kai's for sure.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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You have MANY options really, please dont get a set of Enkei
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Vroomin350
You have MANY options really, please dont get a set of Enkei
What's wrong with Enkei?
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by reyoasian
What's wrong with Enkei?
read my sig
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Vroomin350
read my sig
Hahaha...
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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http://www.rays-msc.com/wheels/index.cgi?b=3
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Gville350
Wait a second...a Lexus owner that cares about their wheel weight? I thought I was in a Honda forum for a second there. LOL!

Seriously though, I love Rays Gram Lights! http://www.rays-msc.com/wheels/index.cgi?b=3
Ha ha! He's not the only one that cares about wheel's weight!
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 04:09 PM
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Awesome!

Thanks guys, this will give me a lot to look over

It's going on a black IS350 so I'm thinking that gold is out (sorry projectdna) but either black or silver/gunmetal should do me just fine.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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^ correction. matte bronze.

and i wouldn't be so soon to write off bronze wheels on a black car. just saying.
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