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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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I ordered another Steeda ultralight today due to curb rash. Cant seem to stay off the curbs (I like to drive around corners fast lol) and the reason I hate to pay more than ~$2-250 per wheel. I purchase the steedas via american muscles discount code for $250 shipped (3-day shipping). It's hard to beat for a good looking, 18x9.5'', big brake clearing wheel. I noticed the packing today and the shipping weight was 30.5 lbs. That cannot be correct for the rim alone but if it is, that's no lightweight wheel!! I plan to put it on the scale since its the first bare rim (sans tire) I've purchased.

Any other viable options in the $2-250/wheel price range (18x9.5+ size)? There can't be very many...
Old Nov 9, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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Not for the lightweight type of wheel you may be looking for, especially in that price range. I say, judging by your ridiculous mod list, just get some holeshots!
Old Nov 9, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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Yeah...wheels and tires have become somewhat of a "consumable" to me. I'll probably spring for a lightweight set but rashing a set of $500+ wheels would kill me...asking for something light (er) weight in a 18x9+ size under $250/ea is laughable. The steedas may be my best bet.

I may look over the ultralite one's (version one). They're supposedly 23lbs ea in the 18x9.5 size AND approximately $250/ea. I could cut another few lbs per wheel that way for the same expenditure. Or start examining tire weights. It's even harder to find size/weight data on tires....

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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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If you go to TireRack's website and search wheels for your vehicle, the weight for almost all of the wheels will be listed. There aren't a lot of 18 X 9.5's, though.
Old Nov 9, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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look at the axis reverbs, i think the 18x9.5 is like 21 lbs
Old Nov 9, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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I like the reverbs but 18x8.5 with 40mm offset...hmmmm, not sure about that. I'd like to stay in the 18x9-9.5/~45 offset. Axis is tight lipped on their offsets, at least on the website.
Old Nov 9, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by notsofast
If you go to TireRack's website and search wheels for your vehicle, the weight for almost all of the wheels will be listed. There aren't a lot of 18 X 9.5's, though.
yeah, steeda did a pretty damn good job of keeping these wheels in their own league price/performance wise. the ultralite I's may be my next best bet. I hear these puppies are ~21lbs ea in 18x9.5 sizing. anyone know for sure?

http://www.steeda.com/products/ultra...ilver_s197.php
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whats wrong with the 40mm offset? looks great to me
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I've never been a fan of the 40mm offset unless combined with a widebody kit .
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your not a fan of that? right on the fender line, just the way it should be lol



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