This is an on going list of the lightest 17" rims available for our s2000.

I do not have the ability to post pictures. So if someone can post pics they are welcome to contribute.

If something is incorrect or if I am missing something feel free to correct me




lightest 17" wheels available for the s2000.

For reference the stock wheels are
16 x 6.5-------17.5 lbs
16 x 7.5-------18.6 lbs

1. Buddy Club QF P1
17 x 7.5-----12.9 lbs
17 x 8-------13.6 lbs
17 x 9-------14.5 lbs


2. SSR Type C
17 x 7.5-----13.0 lbs
17 x 8-------14.3 lbs
17 x 8.5-----15.3 lbs


3. Racing Hart CP035
17 x 7.5-----13 lbs
17 x 8-------13.6 lbs
17 x 8.5-----14.4 lbs
17 x 9-------15 lbs


4. Volk Racing CE28n
17 x 7.5-----13.8 lbs
17 x 9-------14.8 lbs


5. Mugen MF10
17 x 7.5-----14 lbs
17 x 8.5-----16 lbs


6. Volk Racing TE37
17 x 7.5-----15 lbs

7. SSR GT1
17 x 7-------16.5 lbs
17 x 7.5-----17.5 lbs
17 x 8-------17.8 lbs

 

Try Velox, I read somewhere they are around 12 lbs. I also read somewhere about a new Enkei wheel that is supposed to be super light. Just know they exist but I can't say anything about quality and strength.

 

What kinda of offset is needed for the s2000?

 

The new Centerline Impulse is 11 lbs.

 

The impulse is a 17 x 7 wheel with a 42 offset and weighs 11.5-lbs. Not a good wheel for the S2000 since it does not come in a wider width in the 17-inch size.
The Velox wheel has a low offset (ET40-42 I believe) and again, is not wide enough for a staggered approach to the S2000. You could probably get away with a 205/45/17 front and 225/45/17 rear for either of the above wheels if you're basically a cruiser and not hard core corner carver (or better, a very experienced sportscar driver).
Also, the SSR GT1 17 x7 appears to only have an offset of 32 though this list might be incomplete.
http://wheelspecs.com/specs/wheelmodels/371

 

can someone translate the value of an 11 pound stock wheel to say an 18 pound wheel of the same diameter? Is there a formula that expresses an ideal conditition gain? Is it strictly a weight thing or are there other factors that make one better than the other and in what way?

thanks
fltsfshr

 

figure 2.5x unsprung weight compared to static weight. All else being equal, going from an 18-lb wheel to an 11-lb wheel would result in 7 x 4 x 2.5 or 70-lbs of weight. In a 1/4-mile that would probably net you a drop in time of just over .1 seconds.

 

Anybody know if Centerline has the proper fitment for the S2000? Those wheels look nice.

 

Spoon or Regamasters.

 

try out racing hart and volks, forged and hella light, I think the te37's are like 11lbs for 16" I think racing hart makes one thats even lighter than the te37's.