In article >,
"Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote:

> "Alan Baker" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Really?
> >
> > I've done some checking and a lot of people seem to think a lot about
> > the S.Drive's wet weather performance.
> >
> > --
> > Alan Baker
> > Vancouver, British Columbia
> > <http://gallery.me.com/alangbaker/100008/DSCF0162/web.jpg>
>
> Both are considered quite good but since you didn't ask about tires, I won't
> espouse the virtues of my favorites ;-). I will throw out for
> consideration, my wheels which, imo offer the best combination of looks /
> weight / price and, not necessarily in that order. I bought the Ultraleggera
> by OZ Racing. They are 16x7 and a few years ago they were $210 each.
> Actually I have had in my head that they were ~$180 each but since I don't
> 'trust' my head, I went and checked the receipt ;-). They are a little bit
> of a pain in the a_s to keep clean but after having the super light BBS
> Miata wheels for 5 years, these seemed a breeze in relative terms ;-). You
> can see them he
> http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...loseUp&wheelMa
> ke=O.Z.&wheelModel=Ultraleggera&wheelFinish=Bright +Silver+Paint
>
> I believe these are 14.5lbs each. There are a few lighter / cheaper wheels
> out there but I definitely factored in looks. These are made in Italy and
> they are quality items.
>
> Good luck,
> Chris
> 99BBB

Yup. Like those. I like their Alleggerita even better and it's lighter
by about a pound (and about $20 more, of course).

See my other post for a few more. :-)

--
Alan Baker
Vancouver, British Columbia
<http://gallery.me.com/alangbaker/100008/DSCF0162/web.jpg>