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Old 11 June 2003, 01:30 PM
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Kristian (Alfa 156)
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Looking to buy some lightweight Alloys for my Alfa 156 - I don't have an Impreza (yet) but other forums don't seem to be concerned about the weight of a wheel!

Size: 17 by 7 (8 max) with 5 bolts and a PCD of 100 (98 really but I'll use wobbly bolts)

OZ Superleggeras seem to be the lightest but there seems to be a supply problem with them as with Toora Competizione / T690 wheels.

Team Dynamics Pro Race 1 wheels are also quite light.

Any suggestions or recommendations?

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Old 11 June 2003, 08:29 PM
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Team Dynamics are quite light and very reasonably priced.I've just got some for my scoob-4 wheels for 416.00 quid inc.delivery. (I know you have another make of the car).
Good luck and check out Team Dynamics website!
Old 14 June 2003, 09:30 AM
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Depends how lightweight you want to go, if money is no expense and you can wait a couple of months then I would suggest Rays Volk racing wheels, TE37's. I have these 16x7" on my Gti-R and they weigh around 5kg each.
Old 16 June 2003, 10:44 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions.
I did see an advert for Carbon Fibre Alloys - The hub was alloy and the rim carbon fibre and meant to be 25% lighter than a light alloy wheel
Old 16 June 2003, 11:05 AM
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I found this site very helpful http://www.wheelweights.net

Not much to touch the Superleggera for price / avalability.
Old 18 June 2003, 02:40 AM
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I've got three sets of Superleggeras, one in each colour. So I guess that's my suggestion... Reason: unsprung weight and availability.

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Old 18 June 2003, 10:31 AM
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Superleggeras seem the recommended choice then (money as always being a concern).

wheelweights.net is a good site but getting out of date and missing brands not imported to the the USA

Where's the cheapest place to buy them (with tyres)
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