lightest 17 inch wheels for 6mt / best for track?
10-15-2004, 09:31 PM
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lightest 17 inch wheels for 6mt / best for track?
Does anyone know the lightest 17's that will accomodate the front brakes? Are there other compatibility factors?
Also, are there any disadvantages to using 17's over 18's on the track?
What tire size should be used?
Also, are there any disadvantages to using 17's over 18's on the track?
What tire size should be used?
10-17-2004, 03:51 AM
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I don't know the exact data, but followings may be the top class in light weight rims,(as far as I know...) :p
SSR Comp.
Volk Racing CE28N, TE37
Prodrive GC-010E
Enkei RP-F1
Weds Sport TC-005
Also I don't know the fact but I think 18&19s are for the show/look and 17s are for the money and performance when comparing the same model. Who knows...
SSR Comp.
Volk Racing CE28N, TE37
Prodrive GC-010E
Enkei RP-F1
Weds Sport TC-005
Also I don't know the fact but I think 18&19s are for the show/look and 17s are for the money and performance when comparing the same model. Who knows...
10-17-2004, 07:48 PM
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How about the Kosei K1 TS 17x8 ($239@tirerack) 15.4 lbs... vs ~22lb stock 8
wheel. Great lightweight wheel and great pricing. From their (roughly translated)
website:
"Kosei, which is already present in racing JGTC, engages 2 cars in endurance
(N1 + class), also sponsorized by NIPPON AINT, and prepared by the team TOMS
SPIRIT. These vehicles, Toyota Alteza (better known in France as Lexus Is 200)
are equipped by ultra light Kosei wheels, K1 8x17 weighting 6,3 kg)."
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To Kosei people, Race is not only a place to put its advertising.
Our Engineers know that it does not exist a better ground to test wheels,
and the difficulties during races have permitted several experiences.
The result of the vehicle’s performances is not only to reduce the time for
each round trip, and Kosei is often solicitted to answer the requests of the
plants which want more and more lighter wheels. The informations gathered
on the braking warmth absorption capacities, on the wheel toughness and
resistance constitute important data applicable to the design of the wheels the
average consumer will find on the market today"
wheel. Great lightweight wheel and great pricing. From their (roughly translated)
website:
"Kosei, which is already present in racing JGTC, engages 2 cars in endurance
(N1 + class), also sponsorized by NIPPON AINT, and prepared by the team TOMS
SPIRIT. These vehicles, Toyota Alteza (better known in France as Lexus Is 200)
are equipped by ultra light Kosei wheels, K1 8x17 weighting 6,3 kg)."
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To Kosei people, Race is not only a place to put its advertising.
Our Engineers know that it does not exist a better ground to test wheels,
and the difficulties during races have permitted several experiences.
The result of the vehicle’s performances is not only to reduce the time for
each round trip, and Kosei is often solicitted to answer the requests of the
plants which want more and more lighter wheels. The informations gathered
on the braking warmth absorption capacities, on the wheel toughness and
resistance constitute important data applicable to the design of the wheels the
average consumer will find on the market today"
Last edited by Spin9k; 10-18-2004 at 09:04 AM.
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