LIGHTEST 18 AND 19 INCH WHEELS

[apx632]

Just traded out of my 16 stang up to an 18. I do not plan on going with heavy ass 20inch wheels this time around. So I would like recommendations on some of the lightest 18 and 19inch wheels on the market. If you have pics of them on a car also share them. For reference my car is ingot silver.

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[7YearAscent]

Just traded out of my 16 stang up to an 18. I do not plan on going with heavy ass 20inch wheels this time around. So I would like recommendations on some of the lightest 18 and 19inch wheels on the market. If you have pics of them on a car also share them. For reference my car is ingot silver.

TSW Bathursts are super light. My 19x9.5's weighed in at 19.8 lbs each on my scale when they came in. I haven't driven on them yet because of the snow here, but I do have an on-car pic from when I test fit them. If you go 19x9.5s squared, you'll have to run a small spacer up front

 

[ronnieb1958]

TSW Bathursts are super light. My 19x9.5's weighed in at 19.8 lbs each on my scale when they came in. I haven't driven on them yet because of the snow here, but I do have an on-car pic from when I test fit them. If you go 19x9.5s squared, you'll have to run a small spacer up front

Why is a spacer needed?

 

[7YearAscent]

Why is a spacer needed?

They won't clear the calipers without it.

 

[Cardude99]

What is your price range?

 

[ronnieb1958]

They won't clear the calipers without it.

Is it because u have the Performance Pack brakes?

 

[EFI]

Is it because u have the Performance Pack brakes?

He doesn't have the Brembo brakes on his car, but either way if a small spacer is needed that means the spokes are too close to the caliper. Pushing it out further clears them.

Forgestar and Apex wheels make decently light stuff for the size and are priced nicely, not $3000+ for a set of wheels.

 

[JCFoster]

I went with HRE’s in 18 x 9 front 18 x 10 rear.. I think I read they’re in the low 20’s in weight. I’ve been very pleased with them.

 

[Kevin08]

You didn't say anything about width, which is a pretty important factor.

 

[Det_Riot]

our 19x11 and 19x10 p51's are 21 and 20 lbs respectively.

 

[NightmareMoon]

our 19x11 and 19x10 p51's are 21 and 20 lbs respectively.

... aand we've seen P51s with broken spokes. There is such a thing as too light and construction and structural design matters. With the P51 the spokes are thinner than the other 2 or 3 wheels with similar face designs. They went too far.

The lightest strong wheels will be entirely forged, but forged wheels cost the most. Most of the lighter options will be flow-formed or spun-forged (same thing) where the barrel is forged and the face is basically cast and machined. The P51 wheels spokes are too thin, considering they only have a cast face (spunforged barrel). A true fully forged wheel might be fine with the same design.

On the other end of the spectrum, most of the heavy wheels are entirely cast (such as most of the factory wheels, and the majority of the cheaper aftermarket options). These end up being 30lbs or more because they need the mass to make up for the weaker construction.

In short, I'd consider anything in the 24-27lb range to be light enough. Light weight is good, but lets make sure the wheel is strong enough first, then minimize weight second. Most of the spun-forged wheels will be in this category.

Cast - Heavy and cheap (30+ lbs)
Spun forged - Medium weight and cost (24-27 lbs)
Forged - Light and expensive (<22 lbs)

 

[Det_Riot]

... aand we've seen P51s with broken spokes. There is such a thing as too light and construction and structural design matters. With the P51 the spokes are thinner than the other 2 or 3 wheels with similar face designs. They went too far.

The lightest strong wheels will be entirely forged, but forged wheels cost the most. Most of the lighter options will be flow-formed or spun-forged (same thing) where the barrel is forged and the face is basically cast and machined. The P51 wheels spokes are too thin, considering they only have a cast face (spunforged barrel). A true fully forged wheel might be fine with the same design.

On the other end of the spectrum, most of the heavy wheels are entirely cast (such as most of the factory wheels, and the majority of the cheaper aftermarket options). These end up being 30lbs or more because they need the mass to make up for the weaker construction.

In short, I'd consider anything in the 24-27lb range to be light enough. Light weight is good, but lets make sure the wheel is strong enough first, then minimize weight second. Most of the spun-forged wheels will be in this category.

Cast - Heavy and cheap (30+ lbs)
Spun forged - Medium weight and cost (24-27 lbs)
Forged - Light and expensive (<22 lbs)

And we've seen Welds split at the weld seams and leak because they weren't press fitted together. For the average person driving on the street, chances are they'll never over stress to the point of failure. Plenty of cases of high end wheels of all brands failing :Shrug:

 

[NightmareMoon]

I've bent two factory wheels on the street, so personally I think strength is a very valid topic. Potholes, construction lips, all that stuff is out there in the real world.

 

[Cardude99]

I agree strength first, weight second. Safety matters and purchasing a wheel known to fail when pushing your car is never a good idea. Look up Apex wheels or mmr and they make some solid products that are not too pricy. End of the day you have to pay to play

 

[Nomadic]

Wheels in my sig are 20.75lbs each. About
$1150 shipped from Tirerack.

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