got autox wheels...nice deal
04-05-2005, 02:57 PM
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got autox wheels...nice deal
Just ordered a set of these:
http://www.whalentire.com/wheeldetai...8066HS&size=18
Best value I could find...and I actually like the look to boot!
Bryan
http://www.whalentire.com/wheeldetai...8066HS&size=18
Best value I could find...and I actually like the look to boot!
Bryan
04-05-2005, 04:33 PM
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Great find. I've always liked the BBS look and a little lighter then stock is always good. I wouldn't mind picking up a set at that price. Let us know if there are any fitment issues.
04-06-2005, 02:05 PM
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I checked the Enkei web site (http://www.enkei.com) and they list these
wheels at 19.4 lbs. rather than the 18.5 on the Whalen web site.
I'd be curious to find out how much they actually weigh...
wheels at 19.4 lbs. rather than the 18.5 on the Whalen web site.
I'd be curious to find out how much they actually weigh...
04-06-2005, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
my 18 x 8 Kodiak racing wheels with similar offset weigh 16 lbs each, of course they cost more ... just throwing it out as a reference as that's probably about as light as you can get
04-06-2005, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Mindtrip
NoCones: Where are the pics of the car that has them?
04-07-2005, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by clyde
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04-08-2005, 11:35 PM
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my scale doesn't read that fine and I got to customize my offsets to exactly what I wanted, with SSR's you have to take what they give you, I didn't have the SSR option for the vehicle they were made for either (not an RX8)
04-08-2005, 11:37 PM
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Well... he qualified it with 'about'. And he's right. I'm sure you can get some wheels made out there that would be lighter than the Kodiak or SSRs... it's only limited to the amount of $$ in the bankroll.
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if it was lighter it would likely flex too much, flexing wheels are bad for handling and eventually they crack and break
04-10-2005, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
my scale doesn't read that fine and I got to customize my offsets to exactly what I wanted, with SSR's you have to take what they give you, I didn't have the SSR option for the vehicle they were made for either (not an RX8)
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04-14-2005, 08:00 AM
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well, the RPM2's fit fine...here are a couple lousy pics from late last night...
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/lburkhol/RX8/000_0377.JPG
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/lburkhol/RX8/000_0378.JPG
Also got the car aligned...I was able to get -1.0 and -1.1 in the front.
Bryan
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/lburkhol/RX8/000_0377.JPG
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/lburkhol/RX8/000_0378.JPG
Also got the car aligned...I was able to get -1.0 and -1.1 in the front.
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04-14-2005, 01:38 PM
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Those look nice! And it looks like you got them for a good price.
When I was shopping for wheels last week the best price I found these were $275@ at buywheels.com.
Did you weigh them?
When I was shopping for wheels last week the best price I found these were $275@ at buywheels.com.
Did you weigh them?
04-15-2005, 12:36 PM
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That sounds about right, thanks.
Do you notice any difference in the feel of the car? (Lighter, nimbler?)
I was just wondering because I am having a debate with a fellow driver - I feel like my 2nd car is lighter and easier to turn than the one I had last year. He doesn't think I would notice any difference in a 2 lb wheel weight or 2 pounds in the tires. (The only 2 things I can account for that are different are the Dunlops which are supposedly 25lbs. vs. the Potenzas at 27lbs; and no spare tire kit now.)
Do you notice any difference in the feel of the car? (Lighter, nimbler?)
I was just wondering because I am having a debate with a fellow driver - I feel like my 2nd car is lighter and easier to turn than the one I had last year. He doesn't think I would notice any difference in a 2 lb wheel weight or 2 pounds in the tires. (The only 2 things I can account for that are different are the Dunlops which are supposedly 25lbs. vs. the Potenzas at 27lbs; and no spare tire kit now.)
04-27-2005, 04:13 PM
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I noticed a BIG difference...of course the new wheels had R compounds on them 
If you notice a 2 pound difference in unsprung weight, you're a better man than I...or experiencing a placebo effect
Some better pics of these wheels:
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/lburkhol...a/000_0380.JPG
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/lburkhol...a/000_0381.JPG
Bryan
If you notice a 2 pound difference in unsprung weight, you're a better man than I...or experiencing a placebo effect
Some better pics of these wheels:
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/lburkhol...a/000_0380.JPG
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/lburkhol...a/000_0381.JPG
Bryan
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