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Old 04-11-2003, 04:15 PM
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I have a 02 MCS with the 16" V's and the Dunlop runflats. What would be a good light weight wheel and tire combo? I am hoping to improve the ride and handling as well as excess unsprung weight. Thanks :smile:
 
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16" SSR Competion wheels are about 11.5 lbs. Some Yokohama ES100 tires would work well; I like them :smile:

I have the 17" SSR Competions which weigh 13lbs, but I kind of wish I had gone for the 16" wheels; oh well.

A lot of people like the Kosei K1's for a light wheel but the bend a bit easier so if you live in a pothole zone you may not want them.
 
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Sleepless is right on, the comps are a great choice in 16. Es 100's a very popular. Their only lacking is in snow capability.

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Old 04-14-2003, 10:58 AM
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Here's a site with some great data on wheel weights...
http://www.superhonda.com/tech/wheel_weights.html
 
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