The "+45" lightweight wheel thread
Also, not useful. Why use a 7.5" rim when 7" is better for 195/205 tire geometry and the 7.5 weighs 17.8 pounds. There are lots of 10 to 15 lb wheels that work a lot better ... and cost less.If all you know is wider you need to study better.
I have yet to see any 18's that meet the strict specifications to be rub-free & lightweight 
Not saying it isn't possible though

Not saying it isn't possible though
Gladly updated!
I have heard rumors that they might be as low as 12lbs each.
I used 16x7 +40 wheels with 205-45-16 falken ziex 512 tires last summer on the track (stock suspension) and yes it rubbed but really only for the first few corners...I lost 2 small plastic clips on the passenger side and I was OK after that
!! It only touched when the front suspension was bottoming out. On the street nothing ever touched even with 5 people in the car!

For this summer I have some new 205-40-16 falken rt-615 and eibach pro-kit springs (not installed yet). Since the diameter is quite smaller I should be ok. Can't wait to try this new setup on the track!
!! It only touched when the front suspension was bottoming out. On the street nothing ever touched even with 5 people in the car!
For this summer I have some new 205-40-16 falken rt-615 and eibach pro-kit springs (not installed yet). Since the diameter is quite smaller I should be ok. Can't wait to try this new setup on the track!
Last edited by customfit; Apr 15, 2009 at 08:33 PM.
Good to know, I have heard of Falken's being better than other tires when it comes to clearances. Even going from a 45 to a 40 series will give you a bit more clearance, especially if you are right on the threshold.
One thing I think people overlook is while a "touch" around the city might not be a big deal, it will distroy things quickly on the track.
lol, I know the feeling
I was thrilled when my setup finally stopped rubbing
One thing I think people overlook is while a "touch" around the city might not be a big deal, it will distroy things quickly on the track.
lol, I know the feeling
I was thrilled when my setup finally stopped rubbing
Cool man, looking forward to putting an official number to that wheel!
Tis the season for tires; I am picking up my tire pacakge today
Rota C-10's (+45) wrapped in 205/50/R15 Bridgestone RE-11's
Tis the season for tires; I am picking up my tire pacakge today
Rota C-10's (+45) wrapped in 205/50/R15 Bridgestone RE-11's
No worries, I posted up a slipstream that had cratered in the middle sometime back. I am not too concerned about the fit generating the kind of forces needed to twist apart this rim though 
What the hell happened to the tire on that rim?

What the hell happened to the tire on that rim?
Last edited by Sugarphreak; Apr 23, 2009 at 12:24 AM.






