Tuesday, October 9, 2012

O.Z. Alleggerita Wheel Update

I still haven't pressed my Civic Si really hard, but can feel a slight difference for the better.  The car is lighter on its feet, so to speak: more willing to change direction.  The wheels do not leak air, even when there is a big drop in ambient temperature.  But then the o.e. wheels didn't either, for a year.

Chatted with my club's Autocross Chairman, who HSAX's his Civic Si (which is also street-driven daily).  He went to 17 X 7.5 wheels (vs. the o.e. 17 X 7 size which I retained).  He said the o.e. wheels weigh 23 lbs.  His replacements weigh 18 lbs.; mine weigh 15 lbs.  His replacements were less than half the cost of my O.Z.'s.  We are both well-satisfied.

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