thoughts about track rims and tyres - Page 5

_Nathan_ · 02-11-2009, 08:57 AM

I got 6 18x10 1.3s and including all the packaging (each one separately packaged) the whole shipment came in at 66kg? (will weigh a single wheel soon).

Thorney · 02-11-2009, 10:28 AM

Rays certainly aren't cheap I grant you, we make naff all on them so I cant afford to stock them in high numbers so leadtimes are long too. Good news is that they are strong, 2 full seasons on my car and other than surface damage from contact they are good as new and balance up nicely.

_Nathan_ · 02-11-2009, 11:46 AM

And they look the bollocks too, not quite up with the BBS E88 IMO but certainly close!

**alexk** · 02-11-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Nathan_

And they look the bollocks too, not quite up with the BBS E88 IMO but certainly close!

How much are these in 19" and 18" ?

Thank you please.

The Gorilla · 02-11-2009, 10:34 PM

Hi,

These are quite good wheels, reasonably priced
and the 18 x 9.5 et 20 all round would enable
wheels/ tyres to be rotated for track use.

http://www.driftworks.com/catalog/ca...nt-wheels.html

They are quite light as well, and very strong.

Colleague ran them on his E36 GTR Track car and
was well pleased with them for the money.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

_Nathan_ · 02-11-2009, 10:40 PM

I have heard bad things about them for track use? Basically copies of other peoples wheels and not very strong? Only what I'd read, they appeared on my radar when I was looking.

**shimmy** · 02-11-2009, 10:46 PM

Gorilla

Id also hard that the Rota wheels were soem of the better replicas but still not sure id trust them on track even if i dont push minethat hard....... I can see why Nathan might not wnat them as they dont like the extra weight apparently

In the states alot of the guys use Apex ARC-8 rims, similar to Pro Race 1.3 i think

_Nathan_ · 02-11-2009, 11:15 PM

git

The Gorilla · 02-11-2009, 11:17 PM

Hi,

The Guy with the E36 GTR ran them for
about 9 months before he sold the Car.

He used to Race in Endurance Races ,
and ran a set of these wheels with full slicks
on his E36 GTR Track Car with no issues
that I am aware of.

He was no slouch in that Car either.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

shane@mbtech · 02-11-2009, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

Gorilla

Id also hard that the Rota wheels were soem of the better replicas but still not sure id trust them on track even if i dont push minethat hard....... I can see why Nathan might not wnat them as they dont like the extra weight apparently

In the states alot of the guys use Apex ARC-8 rims, similar to Pro Race 1.3 i think

A lot of he evo lads run rotas, on big power track cars, I had a set on one my evo's, i did not track that one but they stood up to road abuse with no issues.

Gorilla, any idea what they weigh?????

02-11-2009, 10:28 AM	#42
Thorney S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 469 Casino cash: $3876	Rays certainly aren't cheap I grant you, we make naff all on them so I cant afford to stock them in high numbers so leadtimes are long too. Good news is that they are strong, 2 full seasons on my car and other than surface damage from contact they are good as new and balance up nicely. __________________ http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk

02-11-2009, 08:57 AM	#41
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	I got 6 18x10 1.3s and including all the packaging (each one separately packaged) the whole shipment came in at 66kg? (will weigh a single wheel soon).

02-11-2009, 11:46 AM	#43
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	And they look the bollocks too, not quite up with the BBS E88 IMO but certainly close!

02-11-2009, 10:34 PM	#45
The Gorilla S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 740 Casino cash: $14401	Hi, These are quite good wheels, reasonably priced and the 18 x 9.5 et 20 all round would enable wheels/ tyres to be rotated for track use. http://www.driftworks.com/catalog/ca...nt-wheels.html They are quite light as well, and very strong. Colleague ran them on his E36 GTR Track car and was well pleased with them for the money. Regards, The Gorilla.

02-11-2009, 10:40 PM	#46
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	I have heard bad things about them for track use? Basically copies of other peoples wheels and not very strong? Only what I'd read, they appeared on my radar when I was looking.

02-11-2009, 10:46 PM	#47
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Gorilla Id also hard that the Rota wheels were soem of the better replicas but still not sure id trust them on track even if i dont push minethat hard....... I can see why Nathan might not wnat them as they dont like the extra weight apparently In the states alot of the guys use Apex ARC-8 rims, similar to Pro Race 1.3 i think

02-11-2009, 11:15 PM	#48
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	git

02-11-2009, 11:17 PM	#49
The Gorilla S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 740 Casino cash: $14401	Hi, The Guy with the E36 GTR ran them for about 9 months before he sold the Car. He used to Race in Endurance Races , and ran a set of these wheels with full slicks on his E36 GTR Track Car with no issues that I am aware of. He was no slouch in that Car either. Regards, The Gorilla.