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Originally Posted by GrabTheWheel
I'm looking to buy a couple sets of wheels to clear larger brakes. Titan 7 wheels are forged which I like but they are also somehow 1LB per corner heavier than the WedsSport's in the same 18x9.5 size. Surprisingly the non-forged WedSport's are more expensive. Although the price difference is negligible. Titan 7's have a +40 offset instead of the +45 on the WedsSport's. I would think the +40 would provide better fitment, is that correct?
Anyone have experience with one or both of these wheels at the track? Buttonwillow seems to really like to bend wheels. I'm starting to learn how much of a consumable wheels really are. So cost and easily available are definitley important to me. I have also heard that forged wheels are not necessarily more resistant to bending than quality flow form wheels, not sure if this is true? I am open to other wheels of similar cost and quality if people have other suggestions?
Leaning towards the WedsSports but I would prefer the +40 offset.
Maybe I will buy a set of each and report back which holds up better...
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I struggled with the same choice in wheels but in 17x9, because I wanted to try out a smaller wheel for cheaper tires (~400 bucks cheaper/set depending on which 200TW tire). I ended up going with the Apex Arc-8's because they were on a real nice black friday special. The really nice thing about Apex is their warranty and replacement program. If your wheel ends up not being covered, it's only 50% replacement charge. So somewhere between $125-$150 vs $500+.
If you are really looking at wheels as a consumables, this may be the way for you to go. If you are also concerned about wheels as a consumables, then tires are obviously on your radar, and that cost, as pointed out, is also significantly cheaper than the 18's.
I haven't mounted and/or used the Apex wheels yet (yay winter!), so I can't say how I like running a 17 just yet, but just figured I'd share.
Currently, I run the Mach V Crucial (18x9.5) Flow-Formed, and weighs in at 19.5lbs. No issues about a year in, with multiple days at VIR, Dominion Raceway, and Summit Point. Price point is about $1300/set. Some pictures can be found here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...hlight=crucial