Wheel weight

[///Mtechnik88]

I am plotting a set of 16" or 17" wheels (probably 16's though) and wanted opinion's on wheel weight, and if there is a "magical" number not to exceed. When does too much weight start to become a problem performance/ handling-wise? The wheels I am looking at range from 17-24lbs/ wheel. Any recommendations based on knowledge, and or personal experience would be great. Thanks!

[Digitalwave]

Probably over 18 lbs you are going to start feeling it. 24lbs is rediculous.

[Low Level E30]

See if you can get your hands on some Kosei K-1s in 16", if you're worried about weight.

Rota also makes some good-looking wheels that'll work, in higher offset (40mm) - you'll need spacers.

There are other options, but you're gonna be lookin' at $$, as always. Plenty of wheelmakers cater to the Japanese imports, but their wheels can be chintzy. Generally, you get what you pay for...

You'll feel 24lbs wheels, for sure. 16" E36 Sport Package wheels (7" wide) are 19lbs - that's probably about as heavy as you'd want to go, on an E30, certainly not much more.

[Mystikal]

Generally, less than a pound per inch of diameter is considered light. For example, a 16" wheel that weighs 15.5lbs is considered lightweight.

[bimmerphile]

https://www.wheelweights.net

good resource.

[M42Technik]

See if you can get your hands on some Kosei K-1s in 16", if you're worried about weight.

Rota also makes some good-looking wheels that'll work, in higher offset (40mm) - you'll need spacers.

There are other options, but you're gonna be lookin' at $$, as always. Plenty of wheelmakers cater to the Japanese imports, but their wheels can be chintzy. Generally, you get what you pay for...

Kosei K-1's don't come in 16" without spacers, unless I'm mistaken. Rota you will need hubcentric spacers as the centerbore is different (just like Mini's). Of course you get what you pay for in the end, so save up big money for the right wheel.

[nando]

they make Kosei K-1 in 16x7.5" with a 32mm offset.. that's a little high for a RWD car, but it might work. look under the 325ix.

[cheades]

A 32mm offset should actually fit, I have just barely enough room to fit my 17x8 K1's that are 35mm.

[M42Technik]

A 32mm offset should actually fit, I have just barely enough room to fit my 17x8 K1's that are 35mm.

Really? Damn. Post a picture of that...

Too bad Kosei K-1's have no outer lip...