17x9 wheels that are still alive and are under $1,000 in 2011
May 10, 2012 | 09:29 PM
#92
May 11, 2012 | 02:51 AM
#93
There are many variables that attribute to why people run that size tire on a 9" or 9.5". One of the reasons why I run it is because I want to avoid crowning of the tire on the wheel. For the type of racing I am doing, autocross and HPDE track days, I want to have a sidewall that is pretty stiff. Crowning is detrimental to sidewall stiffness. It also, decreases initial turn in and makes your steering less responsive.
There are also issues with fitment with tires that size. You must do your research when fitting sizes larger than a 255. Low offsets will help you the most, but then you must roll your fenders or get wider fenders. 255 is a very solid setup that is tried and true.
It seems like from your other threads that you are trying to do alot with your car. I highly suggest going with an easier to maintain and fit setup for your car and just concentrate on your driving. Ultimately, that will give you the biggest gains at the track
There are also issues with fitment with tires that size. You must do your research when fitting sizes larger than a 255. Low offsets will help you the most, but then you must roll your fenders or get wider fenders. 255 is a very solid setup that is tried and true.
It seems like from your other threads that you are trying to do alot with your car. I highly suggest going with an easier to maintain and fit setup for your car and just concentrate on your driving. Ultimately, that will give you the biggest gains at the track
100% with you on teh driver mod. I havent done too many autox's, and need to learn to launch for drag racing. Just looking to optimize my setup, so the only limitation i can blame is the driver, and not that the guy who ran faster than me had 285's, and i was stuck with 255's, or something like that.
thanks man.
May 11, 2012 | 04:25 PM
#94
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I am unsure of their track worthiness but DRAG wheels makes some 17x9s
17x9 +17, +28, or +38
the DR31 for example is only $460 for the whole set from this place or you can also get them from discount tire for slightly more
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...005740754.html
17x9 +17, +28, or +38
the DR31 for example is only $460 for the whole set from this place or you can also get them from discount tire for slightly more
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...005740754.html
how is that "light" ...
Mar 9, 2013 | 08:53 PM
#102
Mar 9, 2013 | 11:07 PM
#103
I did just have tsw nurburgrings which were light , but hated 18s.
The 5zigens were lighter regardless. I'd lose a half inch for a lb and a half any day. Lol
Still not too shabby though ..
The 5zigens were lighter regardless. I'd lose a half inch for a lb and a half any day. Lol
Still not too shabby though ..
Mar 11, 2013 | 06:40 PM
#104
Ok not exactly confident in the konig decision. I feel cost may have some representation of strength. Why are they 162 ea? They're going to be **** pounded in potholes of watertown ny driven 140 miles round trip on rough highway per event(autocross). Maybe I should get a little more wheel? Under 1000 is nice, but what wheels are under a g and very strong?
Team dynamics 1.2 seems like the first one to pop in my head
Team dynamics 1.2 seems like the first one to pop in my head
Last edited by 211Ratsbud; Mar 11, 2013 at 06:42 PM.