Wheel Directory: Fifteen52 RSL Tarmac 18x8.5 +38

[dem00n]

Originally Posted by SkAsphalt

Really? When I emailed them for a quote (a few months ago) for 18x8 and 18x9 wheels (offsets yadda yadda) of Tarmacs, this is what I got back,

"As an introductory special we are offering $100 off MSRP price until the end of September! The 18" 2pc Forged Tarmac F40 starts at $799.52 MSRP "

I sadly had to decline, I got 4 rims with tires mounted for 1200 Canadian

Yes, I know the F40 is a different version of the Tarmac but it is the best version

The F40's are like $800 a pop or something like that. Very nice wheels, and not as heavy as these.

I was thinking about going with the Tarmacs but they are stupid heavy.

Still good looking wheels!

[Pure Automotive]

Originally Posted by red_comet

I love these wheels, though I'd add some wider rubber to limit the stretch you've got going. That's just personal preference, though. You might like the stretched look.

I'm not a stretch fan, these were for a specific car show, they're already off the car lol.

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by WHITE

I think my "impact" statement was taken a bit wrong.....by impact i mean actual impact, example: ryan tuerck tapped the wall with a set of these and instead of bending or cracking, the whole barrel broke apart from the spokes. Hitting a wall and hitting a pot hole are two very different impacts, im sure youll never break these on a normal spirited street driven car. I was simply just trying to supply the information i have about the wheels.

that sounds so much more dangerous and expensive than just not being annihilated by impact.

[WHITE]

Originally Posted by fatoni

that sounds so much more dangerous and expensive than just not being annihilated by impact.

Its actualy less expensive in a way. With a wheel that just bends during an impact your more likely to bend suspension parts. If your wheel breaks apart it is said to save suspension parts. Makes sense in theory but ive never experienced or seen it in person so im basing this off word of mouth.

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by WHITE

Its actualy less expensive in a way. With a wheel that just bends during an impact your more likely to bend suspension parts. If your wheel breaks apart it is said to save suspension parts. Makes sense in theory but ive never experienced or seen it in person so im basing this off word of mouth.

it doesnt seem less expensive in any way. the rim breaking away isnt going to stop your car and its suspension from running into anything. if it was a good idea it would likely be more ubiquitous kind of like crumple zones or seatbelts.

[crash.1340]

Originally Posted by fatoni

it doesnt seem less expensive in any way. the rim breaking away isnt going to stop your car and its suspension from running into anything. if it was a good idea it would likely be more ubiquitous kind of like crumple zones or seatbelts.

Wheels designed to break upon impact is significantly cheaper than wheels that stay rigid and break suspension and chassis members and mounting points. Plus, if you are pushing your car so hard and recklessly that the wheels AND suspension break, you are doing something wrong. Simple as that.

I'd much rather have wheels that were designed to break and save my suspension members than having to replace a bent wheel, bent suspension pieces, and dial it all back in again. Not to mention if you bend control/toe/camber arms you are also likely to bend/break axles and possibly damage your differential or transmission. Suddenly a wheel designed with a failsafe seems much more intriguing.

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by crash.1340

Wheels designed to break upon impact is significantly cheaper than wheels that stay rigid and break suspension and chassis members and mounting points. Plus, if you are pushing your car so hard and recklessly that the wheels AND suspension break, you are doing something wrong. Simple as that.

I'd much rather have wheels that were designed to break and save my suspension members than having to replace a bent wheel, bent suspension pieces, and dial it all back in again. Not to mention if you bend control/toe/camber arms you are also likely to bend/break axles and possibly damage your differential or transmission. Suddenly a wheel designed with a failsafe seems much more intriguing.

i think the premise you base your standpoint on is one that doesnt occur in real life. has there ever been a time where a wheel breaking instead of not breaking was cheaper? why dont any other companies design wheels that offer this feature? if something was this simple, why isnt it a feature throughout the industry?

[WHITE]

Originally Posted by fatoni

it doesnt seem less expensive in any way. the rim breaking away isnt going to stop your car and its suspension from running into anything. if it was a good idea it would likely be more ubiquitous kind of like crumple zones or seatbelts.

Originally Posted by fatoni

i think the premise you base your standpoint on is one that doesnt occur in real life. has there ever been a time where a wheel breaking instead of not breaking was cheaper? why dont any other companies design wheels that offer this feature? if something was this simple, why isnt it a feature throughout the industry?

Sadly i dont have any personal experience or hard evidence to support my statements so im not going to argue anything. You can be 100% right, but based on things ive heard and have read online(horrible source but whatever) rims designed to break instead of bend DO save suspension arms. Thats all i have to say, i cant give you anything further becuase thats all i know, im not a wheel designer so im not gonna sit here and try and make up some bs story. Just regurgitating what ive been told is all.