Five of the Lightest Fifteen Inch Rims for your Automobile

Jul 31, 2011
Aaron J JacksonCrabb

Split 5-spoke - Thomas Doerfer

Five of the lightest fifteen inch rims available on the market today for your automobile

Street racing is an illegal and unsanctioned form of motor racing that takes place on public roads. Competitions are sometimes spontaneous or well planned. Either way both drivers and spectators arrive on roadways around the world to participate or watch. Many racers view legal repercussions, accidents and lack of safety as reasons not to compete. Even though street racing is illegal, people spend countless numbers of hours and spend enormous amounts of money customizing their cars.

Five of the lightest rims available for today’s roadways

Volk CE28 = 8 lbs (15x6.5)

8-spoke, 8-pounds and fifteen inches round Volk Racing CE28N wheels are forged out of a single piece of aluminum. These lightweight rims are both durable and strong. Their classic eight-spoke design is a popular choice on the market.

Volk TE37 = 8.8 lbs (15x6.5)

This aggressive, high performance six-spoke racing wheel is forged out of aluminum. An enthusiast favorite the Volk TE37 is nearly one-pound heavier than the CE28. However it is still one of the lightest and strongest rims on the market and in this grouping.

SSR Competition = 8.8 lbs (15x6.5)

Constructed out of a single piece of aluminum, the seamless SSR Competition wheels are manufactured using semi-solid forging technology. Each 8.8-pound wheel is machine pressed at extreme temperatures then cooled down and cleaned. Every wheel is inspected by hand before departing the manufacturers shop. Durable, lightweight and strong these wheels are ready for the roadway.

Enkei RPF1 = 9.8 lbs (15x7)

Based off their partnership with MacLaren Mercedes Formula One race team, the Enkei RPF1’s use a new one-piece technology called MAT process. This new process creates a thinner wheel, reduces weight and produces a flexible structure. The twin spoke design helps keep these 9.8-pound wheels on the ground helping the car to accelerate faster, have more efficient braking and allow the driver to turn smoothly at faster speeds.

Rota Slipstreams = 12 lbs (15x6.5)

Strong, light and certified the Rota Slipstreams are replicas of the Spoon SW-338 racing wheel. Manufactured in the Philippines since 1983 these wheels are the heaviest in this group at 12-pounds. But they still provide good quality and value to their owners.

Conclusion

When purchasing new wheels learn as much as possible about how adding the new set of wheels will affect the handling of the automobile. Whether the modification is for personal enjoyment or street racing performance, modifying automobiles affects both the driver of that vehicle and those drivers around them.