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They look nice, probably are light too. No 120mm BC though, so I can't use them.

JB

Oops, I didn't notice that the 5X120 is only for 17X8.

Missed that one, which might work for the front. But not for the rear.

JB

Bingo. Not sure on the weight & they are $350 for the 17X9.5

http://www.hotrodsusa.com/store/vintagewheel_v45.html

Summit and Jegs have almost identical looking wheels for much less. Their own brands, not sure of offset. I like the old school style but, we are dating ourselves.(LOL).

Here are the Summit wheels on a MGB,15" though. Look good to me.  http://www.britishv8.org/MG/EarlDickeson-MGB.htm

They *are* nice looking wheels and undoubtedly lighter than many. But in a 17 very likely over 20 lbs as they are a cast wheel.

JB

FWIW - I have always liked my Datsun turbo Z wheels, I think they are nicknamed "swastika."  It took me a while to find a decent set, then I have picked up some spares over the years.  According to my electronic scale, they weigh 13.4 lbs.  Probably not what you are looking for, however.

Brad

Brad, Jim B. is looking for the rare 17" wheel made of unobtanium and light as Helium(LOL) Seriously, I remember a 17" wheel that weighed 15lbs somewhere, but if I remember it looked kind of spindly. Found it, Gram lite. Ask for price? oops. Only in Ford pattern. Looks like your best bet might be newer Vette wheels.

Jim,

Enkei does have a 17X8.5" in 5X120mm 40mm offset PFo1 style wheel. 18.35 lbs
http://enkei.com/pf01.html

Dont think you will get the weight down unless you go for forged wheels and $$$$$$

"Enkei does have a 17X8.5" in 5X120mm 40mm offset PFo1 style wheel. 18.35 lbs "

Mike,

Where did you find the weight of those?

Another option, Jim.

Find something close, then have these guys widen them:

http://weldcraftwheels.com/

Some good ideas. I'm waiting on some info about brake hats to finalize the offset I need at the front, and then I'm planning on calling Greg Smith at Weld Wheels and see what they ever did with their G-Force wheels. I don't know what the price would be but if they followed through with them those should do the trick. Hopefully I'll know something within about the next week.

JB

Carl,

Page 7 of cat.

http://enkei.com/Enkei_Racing_Tuning_Series_2010.pdf

Thanks, Mike.

Dang it, nothing in my size and BC. Nice wheels though.

JB

Here's one that might work for Carl. Drag DR16 15X7 40mm offset. MGB bolt pattern. $82.50 each and only 14.5lbs. Also available in bronze(looks between gold and gunmetal).

Or these Drag DR44 40mm offset dual bolt pattern for $100 at Discount tire. Bottom pic is 0 offset 15X7 for flared fenders.

Jim, Some of these wheels come in 17X7.5, 5X120mm,42mm offset. Discount Tire has them.    http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/wheels/drag/home.do;jsessionid=9v3QNxQGXSyGY6nSn6FYkLxnXxQ8Rp1gQ1HcMXHKvwsvh6L0pXm74GJs4qMrnv9XhvYhshp3Z2gmMlQ0BvZ0YpNtjSppKp1f2H4PLRn3GhC7nRt5TnR8b15nRhqwBKZp!-1390101997!371104401?r=FLOINT%7Cpc%7C32803    
This one is $115.
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You  could have these guys wide the rear ones.  http://www.stocktonwheel.com/wheel_widening.htm

Stockton wheel could widen  two for the rear.   http://www.stocktonwheel.com/wheel_widening.htm
Actually Stockton just does steel, they send aluminum to these guys in Fresno.  http://www.eagledynamics.net/

Hey Jim,

Just throwing it out there.
Range Rover uses your 5 on 120 bolt pattern and offset (so does BMW.)
All are forged wheels and range from 16 to 20 inches,   7.5 to 10 inch wide.
Even though they are truck rims they are pretty light.
The newer ones even look good and Craigs list is full of them.
Lots of aftermarket support as well.
Just bought a set of Niche Game 20's for the youngest daughters rangie.
Cost was good @ $178.00 canuck bucks.
Didn't put them on a scale but they are feather light.

Cheers
Fred

Those are some good suggestions guys. Maybe this afternoon I'll have time to do some searching and see what I can come up with.

JB

On some of the tuner forums, it has been mentioned several times that some manufacturers are claiming weights below real world experiences. Maybe it's the scales, maybe a bit of false advertising.

40mm offset is a bit much for me.  According to this website, I would wind up with a narrower stance than what I have now:

http://kgm.tiwing.com/calcs/offsetcalc.htm

Carl, With 6mm (1/4") spacer and longer studs would be same as 34mm offset. Not bad looking wheels for the price. I know you like the gold center look.

I like these Enkei racing wheels. 17"x7" 4-100mm . I have adapters that will work with these.

I will probably get these for my TR6.

Could run a 245-45-17  tire on them or a 235. They are pricey but they are light for a 17" wheel.

They weight only 14.6 lbs