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NWFRS · 06-09-2015, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by venturaII

Too small for what? They clear OEM brakes handily, and a 225/50 is the same diameter as the factory setup (actually, just a fuzz taller). If anything, the taller sidewall fills up the fender openings better, visually...

Because racecar.

Race cars have big wheelz yo.

churchx · 06-09-2015, 07:05 PM

Race cars or rice cars?

Panman · 06-10-2015, 05:38 AM

16"s are a standard fit on the lower model cars here in Australia (and in some other countries).

My wheel current lineup:
Road: Desmond Regamaster Marquis Promada 17x8 +35
Track: RPF1 17x9 +35
Drift: OE 17"

I justify having dedicated track wheels by looking at the number of heat cycles and wear rating of my track tyres/tires and the mileage I do on the road - I'd have to buy 1.5-2 sets of additional track tyres per year if I didn't have the ability to change back to road wheels. Personally I don't overly care about the looks, but I don't mind the look of the RPF1s and bang for buck they are great.

DarkSunrise · 06-10-2015, 09:28 AM

I've been tracking on both TSW Nurburgring (17x8 +45, 18 lbs., matte gunmetal) and Wedssport TC105N (17x8 +42, 15 lbs., titan silver). Both have been fine, no issues. The Wedssports are lighter by 3 lbs./corner, but to be honest, I haven't noticed the difference. Both are reasonably priced flow-form cast wheels IMO.

The one thing I like about the TC105N is that the offset is lower, which gives slightly more in-board clearance. I'm running 235/40/17 tires with -1.5 degrees camber up front, so clearance to the strut helps.

TSW Nurburgring:

Wedssport TC105N (poor quality picture off a go-pro cam while getting passed lol, but should give you an idea):

Shark_Bait88 · 06-10-2015, 11:01 AM

Easy answer.

Kosei K4R
Kosei K1 TS
Enkei RPF1

Benefits to the Koseis are that they are lighter and cheaper (cost, not quality) than RPF1s. Only downside is that they only come in 17x7 and 17x8, so if you want larger than that you'd have to go with RPF1s.

These are going to be three of the most cost effective track wheels you can buy. There may be other good deals out there on used wheels too, but I picked up my 17x7 K1 TSs for $450 in great used condition. Getting a set of 17x7 wheels that weigh 14.6lbs each for that price is tough to beat. The K4Rs in the same size are only 14lbs each.

Kosei K1s are very popular wheels in SpecE30 racing too, so they're absolutely a track proven wheel.

Benschneider06 · 06-10-2015, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by churchx

Race cars or rice cars?

You guys are something else lol

17" wheels are not big or ricey.... I'm all for parts that serve a performance purpose but I just couldn't do 16" wheels on my car.

Benschneider06 · 06-10-2015, 11:39 AM

What about these Rota Titans?

They're at 17 pounds each and $700 for a set of 4. Anyone have bad experiences with them?

B T · 06-10-2015, 12:38 PM

I just picked up my used 16" x 7" TE37s today, 11.1 lbs per wheel and look great. Cheaper than the RPF1s I was looking at too...

Benschneider06 · 06-10-2015, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B T

I just picked up my used 16" x 7" TE37s today, 11.1 lbs per wheel and look great. Cheaper than the RPF1s I was looking at too...

Man 11 pounds is awesome.... Where did you buy them?

B T · 06-10-2015, 04:22 PM

This guy has some more nice ones
16 TE37s on ebay

tahdizzle · 06-10-2015, 04:26 PM

This is my opinion, but 16x7.... really?

What exactly are you trying to accomplish?

B T · 06-10-2015, 05:03 PM

na, I understand your question here. going from a 17" to a 16" saves a good bit of weight as well as moving the mass closer to the point of rotation while being able to fit on a wider tire so all around win-win for C-Street SCCA racing. Also I don't think they make a 17"x 7". 7" width required for my class.

Benschneider06 · 06-10-2015, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B T

na, I understand your question here. going from a 17" to a 16" saves a good bit of weight as well as moving the mass closer to the point of rotation while being able to fit on a wider tire so all around win-win for C-Street SCCA racing. Also I don't think they make a 17"x 7". 7" width required for my class.

Oh dang I just realized your said 16's. I'm looking for 17's.

Is ebay the best place to be looking for TE37's?

venturaII · 06-10-2015, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWFRS

Because racecar.

Race cars have big wheelz yo.

Eggzactly. We've gone from 'best lightweight racing wheel' to Rotas. Not that there's anything wrong with Rotas as something to keep your car off the ground, but they're not exactly the first choice for racers around the world.

06-10-2015, 09:28 AM	#32
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I've been tracking on both TSW Nurburgring (17x8 +45, 18 lbs., matte gunmetal) and Wedssport TC105N (17x8 +42, 15 lbs., titan silver). Both have been fine, no issues. The Wedssports are lighter by 3 lbs./corner, but to be honest, I haven't noticed the difference. Both are reasonably priced flow-form cast wheels IMO. The one thing I like about the TC105N is that the offset is lower, which gives slightly more in-board clearance. I'm running 235/40/17 tires with -1.5 degrees camber up front, so clearance to the strut helps. TSW Nurburgring: Wedssport TC105N (poor quality picture off a go-pro cam while getting passed lol, but should give you an idea): __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

06-10-2015, 11:01 AM	#33
Shark_Bait88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Midwest Posts: 1,350 Thanks: 1,674 Thanked 865 Times in 481 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Easy answer. Kosei K4R Kosei K1 TS Enkei RPF1 Benefits to the Koseis are that they are lighter and cheaper (cost, not quality) than RPF1s. Only downside is that they only come in 17x7 and 17x8, so if you want larger than that you'd have to go with RPF1s. These are going to be three of the most cost effective track wheels you can buy. There may be other good deals out there on used wheels too, but I picked up my 17x7 K1 TSs for $450 in great used condition. Getting a set of 17x7 wheels that weigh 14.6lbs each for that price is tough to beat. The K4Rs in the same size are only 14lbs each. Kosei K1s are very popular wheels in SpecE30 racing too, so they're absolutely a track proven wheel. __________________ "Shark_Bait88, the man who’s spent the most money modding his stock FR-S and it’s still stock." -@jdnguyen

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Panman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 706 Thanks: 141 Thanked 275 Times in 176 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	16"s are a standard fit on the lower model cars here in Australia (and in some other countries). My wheel current lineup: Road: Desmond Regamaster Marquis Promada 17x8 +35 Track: RPF1 17x9 +35 Drift: OE 17" I justify having dedicated track wheels by looking at the number of heat cycles and wear rating of my track tyres/tires and the mileage I do on the road - I'd have to buy 1.5-2 sets of additional track tyres per year if I didn't have the ability to change back to road wheels. Personally I don't overly care about the looks, but I don't mind the look of the RPF1s and bang for buck they are great.

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B T Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 15 BRZ, 2003 MR2, '70 Elky, 06 TBSS Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 536 Thanks: 210 Thanked 229 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just picked up my used 16" x 7" TE37s today, 11.1 lbs per wheel and look great. Cheaper than the RPF1s I was looking at too...

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B T Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 15 BRZ, 2003 MR2, '70 Elky, 06 TBSS Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 536 Thanks: 210 Thanked 229 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	na, I understand your question here. going from a 17" to a 16" saves a good bit of weight as well as moving the mass closer to the point of rotation while being able to fit on a wider tire so all around win-win for C-Street SCCA racing. Also I don't think they make a 17"x 7". 7" width required for my class.

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