Newbie Question On Wheels, Where To Find Aluminum Rims Options

[914ev]

I'm starting out on a project to convert a 914 roller into an all electric vehicle.

That being said, one of the points to increase an EV's range is to decrease the weight and rolling resistance of the tires/rims.

I've asked around locally and on a few of the usual web sites (like tirerack.com) but most of them tell me 'nothing is available in that size (4 on 130mm).

Ideally I'd like to get a set of lightweight aluminum wheels in the 15 x 5 size - preferably under 15lbs. I've seen a few listed (like the 15 x 6 panasports) but would like to go a bit narrower if possible.

Can anyone point me in the direction of a good source for a set of aluminum rims such as these?

[byndbad914]

dunno what your budget is like but I am looking at Kodiak wheels right now but they would be about $2K for the set for you. That said, they quoted my 16x10s and 16x11s at 12-14lbs, so imagine how light a 15x5 would be! The rim halves don't weigh that much of course, but I would guess a 15x5 in the 11lb range, but that is merely a WAG. Still, they're light and strong.