Looking for either high-perf all-seasons or summer tires that are also good in the wet, but want to keep them as light as possible, the goal being to minimize rotational mass, unsprung weight, etc. Also not particularly interested in going wide- been there, done that on other vehicles. I kind of want to keep the sleeper look, and actually enjoy slipping the wheels on dry pavement on the odd occasion...
Bought some NIB 17X7 BBS RKs (OEM Saab 9-2X Aero, ET 48 ) relatively cheap from GenuineSaab.com. (OK, and the BBS center caps to go with them. I've always wanted some BBS wheels, and likely won't find any new ones that are cheaper
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http://www.genuinesaab.com/catalog/...d=385&osCsid=762c4a3d01eabf8f499a6b49e71fdf38
These will replace the stock 16 inchers in the Spring when the snow tires come off. They are not super light, but not bad at just under 17 lbs.
Most tires I'm finding in the sizes below are in the 25 to 30 lb. range... according to Tire Rack, the stock POS 16" Geo's were only about 20 lbs.
I'm considering 215/50, 225/50, maybe even 215/55 (~25.4 to 26.3" diam.). And yes, the different diameters will affect acceleration 8)
TIA for any recommendations.
Bought some NIB 17X7 BBS RKs (OEM Saab 9-2X Aero, ET 48 ) relatively cheap from GenuineSaab.com. (OK, and the BBS center caps to go with them. I've always wanted some BBS wheels, and likely won't find any new ones that are cheaper
http://www.genuinesaab.com/catalog/...d=385&osCsid=762c4a3d01eabf8f499a6b49e71fdf38
These will replace the stock 16 inchers in the Spring when the snow tires come off. They are not super light, but not bad at just under 17 lbs.
Most tires I'm finding in the sizes below are in the 25 to 30 lb. range... according to Tire Rack, the stock POS 16" Geo's were only about 20 lbs.
I'm considering 215/50, 225/50, maybe even 215/55 (~25.4 to 26.3" diam.). And yes, the different diameters will affect acceleration 8)
TIA for any recommendations.