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Been looking for some lightweight 17s for a while (i.e. lighter than the stock), and struggling to find decent wheels.

Had been thinking about Enkei RPF1, until I gave up on my quest to find them in black.

Any suggestions as to where I can find some in Sydney?

Mate, just get the wheels of your choice painted!

If you are still looking:
Advan Racing RZ 17X7.5 10 spoke Gun Metallic Rims
But not cheap (in Perth at least)

Davex3 wrote:Look at the 949Racing 6ULR, specifically made for the MX-5 NC and probably some of the lightest 17" rims on the market.

http://www.mx5centre.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78&products_id=268

http://www.mx5centre.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78&products_id=274

+1, perfect for an NC

Now if only they made them in a 16", they'd be perfect for my SE (I refuse to put 15s on it for the street, too much sidewall on an NB IMHO).

lmx5B wrote:If you are still looking:
Advan Racing RZ 17X7.5 10 spoke Gun Metallic Rims
But not cheap (in Perth at least)

This man, had good taste in wheels.

If you want light, look at CE28's, 17x7.5 should be no more than 5.8kg, that's lighter than some 15's.

Enkei's are about 6.5-7kg.

6ULR is 8kg<-- but it is a 9" wide wheel.

gundam wrote:Been looking for some lightweight 17s for a while (i.e. lighter than the stock), and struggling to find decent wheels.

Had been thinking about Enkei RPF1, until I gave up on my quest to find them in black.

Any suggestions as to where I can find some in Sydney?

Hi Gundam,
I do not know who carries black 17" RPF1s in Australia but Brian of Goodwin Racing in the U.S. does -> clicky.

6ULRs are good and Advan RZ wheels are also very nice as Barrie aka lmx5b mentions above. However, he is a little biased.

Les

i've bought stuff from goodwin racing. excellent communication and the item was received pretty much within 7 days from the US.

You can also try Tempe Tyres.
He brings in a number of lightweight wheels, as well as heavy chromies, and also brings in Lenso wheels.

IMHO, they have about the biggest range of wheels on offer anywhere!

Thanks all for the replies.

Loved the look of the 6ULR, although as philz pointed out it's a 9"- bit wide wheel for street & stock tires... Still 18lbs is very impressive for a wheel that size.

By comparsion the lightest 17 5studs that I could find at Tempe is the Lenso DC-6, 17.5lbs but only 7 inch wide....

Lokiel- have at look at the lenso S-2 @ Tempe. The 17x7 is only 15.5lbs (7kg), 16s would probably be around 14lbs. Cheap too, pity only in 4 stud patterns...

Mania's black NB runs on them as well.

Will have a look at Goodwin. Hopefully the shipping cost wont take out the savings from the strong AUD.

I have found a source for NEW Enkei RPF1 (black) in 17 x 8 5x114.3 et+45 for $1600 if you are interested?

I am.....

The crowd i got mine from are an Ebay shop, AutoTechnik Tuning. I got mine for around $1700 and I contacted them just then to try and help out Gundam and they are saying they are now closer to $1600.

The website on Ebay should be http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/Autotechnik-Tuning__W0QQ_armrsZ1

otherwise their direct email is:

sales@autotechnik.com.au

...how black can you go Sailor? ROFL

thanks lucifuge- will drop them a line if my current project falls through

[planning to visit magman for a quote on painting the stock wheels black...]