Miata Mailing List: February 1997, Message #113
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Subject: Re: Lightweight wheels

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	The lightest wheels you'll probably be able to find that won't

snap into pieces at the first pothole are SSR wheels.  I have a set of SSR

Type X in 15x7 and they weigh in at around 10.5-11 lbs, I can't remember

the exact figure, but it's on The Source web page.  I've gone through many

a pothole and haven't had any problems yet.  All SSR wheels are built

through the same SSF process which is supposed to increase their strength

while retaining the light weight.  I also happen to think they all look

great.

	Someone else mentioned the Enkei RP-01.  Yes, the are a pretty

light wheel, and are very popular in Japan as they come in a variety of

lightweight sizes from 13x5 to 18x10.  I have heard though that these are

not the strongest wheels on the road, and have heard that two people have

bent two each driving through LA streets.



	LaterZ...



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