Re: 2009, comeback for low rolling resistance tires ?

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> On Tirerack look up Kosei brand wheels. They're the most reasonably priced
> light weight wheels I've found. I have a set of 15" K1-TS wheels on my
> Saturn and I'm relatively happy with them. The 14's weight in at 9.3lbs. The
> K3 model is also available in a 14 at 10.6 lbs and they're on closeout right
> now for only $89 each.
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> I did have to recently replace one of my wheels though. I had a tire I
> figured had a nail in it and was slowly leaking. When it took it to the tire
> store they put it under water and immediately had me come back out in to the
> shop to show me something. The wheel itself was leaking air right where one
> of the spokes goes to the outer wheel surface. I had never curbed the wheel,
> but maybe I hit a pothole too hard or something. There is a visible fissure
> in the metal at the bead. The wheel was almost 3 years old when this
> happened so I guess I got my use out of it. The wheel is stamped inside as
> rated for 500kg. I don't have that much weight on it.
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> I went a little nuts and bought a set of the 14's for my Ford Th!nk
> Neighbor, haven't had any problems with those.
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> About the only other option for light weight wheels are Volk which are also
> known as Rays wheels. Such a size would probably be special order from Japan
> with at least a 2 month lead time. These wheels would likely be $400-$500
> each too! It's something to look at and drool though.
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> Regards,
> Rick
> 92 Saturn SC Conversion
> AZ Alt Fuel Plates "ZEROGAS"
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> >Hey thanks for the links.
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> >Got any ideas where I can get some light weight 14" rims for a Geo Metro?
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