best lightweight 15" wheels

[Maldini35]

I need a set of 15" / 7J monoblock rims for my e30 beemer.

Just wondered what the lightest option is?

I've looked around but can't find any wheel weight info.

Are the Compomotive wheels particularly good or should I just stick with the stock 15" BMW rims (BBS).

Cheers

[TimCrighton]

We're distributors for Wolfrace's range of motorsport wheels and do a couple of bits that would work well on an E30. We do a nice looking 'pro lite' multispoke 15 rim. Comes in a range of colours and finishes. Assuming for an E30 you'll want something in the region of ET20-ET10? Shouldn't be a problem.

Drop me a line at admin(at sign)adventmotorsport.co.uk if you're interested. The ones below are the cut finish. 6.2kgs a wheel.

Edited by TimCrighton on Tuesday 30th September 18:48

[mat205125]

TimCrighton said:

Can't speak from experience WRT that specific wheel design, however have observed that in general:

• Cheapo Halfords type alloys are not very light weight
• Neither are they particularly strong, and can buckle / dent / warp badly when you smack them into kerbs / take to the grass.

Spending a little extra on getting a "proper" set of wheels for your race car will save weight and money in the long run as they will be very strong.

Motorsport / rally styles look that way for a reason. Too cool brakes and be strong. They look "nice" as a bonus. Your 15" or 14" BMW BBS rims are likely to be a good budget alternative if your want to save a bit of cash.

Finally, never use steels! Your brakes will boil!!!

[stew-S160]

OZ ultra leggera
Team Dynamics pro race 1.2 or pro race 2
bbs(if you've got money)
some Rota's might fit.

[steve-V8s]

stew-S160 said:

OZ ultra leggera
Team Dynamics pro race 1.2

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I have used these on the TVR and vote for them. Bay far the cheapest route was to order them via Halfords. Probabaly not the lightest but they seem robust.

[thunderbelmont]

By far the cheapest way to buy those is to doorstep Matt or Steve Neal and ask for some "cosmetic seconds" (shiny wheels & subwoofer children don't like scratched rims), or even a good deal direct with Team Dynamics.

When I raced FWD cars (before the war, when I was a lad!), I had a habit of using every last bit of kerb, and wasn't shy when it came to really hammering things like the Goddard Chicane kerbs at Donington - even to the point of getting it on two wheels. My wheels survived because I balanced strength against weight, and strength wins every time. The wheels I used on my Vauxhall were Revolution RFX's - rally spec - so they were build like brick outhouses! I could have saved a kilo a corner by going to some funky lightweight jobbies, but I would have had to tame my full-on style, and that would have cost time per lap, and Steve Jones would be living in poverty because he didn't sell as many pictures

[megamaniac]

Try some citroen c5 "steel" rims ,they are actually a light alloy not steel and extremely light.