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Originally Posted by johnathanf1lm
I would like to find cheap alloys without a manufacture label.
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There are no cheap & really light alloys, let alone aerodynamic ones , unfortunately.
If you want them really light - say Volk Racing light - you're looking at 1500-2000 USD for 8-9 lbs rims.
Cheaper knock-offs - say Rota wheels - will cost 1/4 to 1/3 of that, for a weight around 11-13 lbs .
None of those would be particularly aerodynamic.
For better aero, you'll have to look into Honda Insight I or Civic hybrid wheels - dunno what these weigh though.
Most likely heavier.
Filling up the rim face takes more metal, leading to more weight.
I have Volvo Libra wheels that are nearly completely closed and that should be more aerodynamic.
But they weigh some 11 lbs more apiece than the lightest stock Volvo rim.
I've never been able to figure out if the wheels' aero properties really help.
I did find out that I could feel the weight of the wheels through the (power) steering, and the car feels a bit held back with them on.
I'll go for light when choosing new rims.