Jake, I ran one set of 7" rims I had just purchased for 2 races (1 weekend) My other set was 6" OEM rims.
K, either of your suggestions hold any value unless I only race fro 2 more years or my current wheels break.
DaveOther cars in ITB are receiving an advantage now as I am runing 20# wheels and more than 50#over weight.
Steve That is exactly my point. I id buy wheels and then all of a sudden, I'm in ITB and can only find heavy wheels in 6" I have found another set of OEM round boat anchors.
In order to keep updated, our rules in general should address the maket changes. Otherwise we will rule ourselves out of existance. If a car came with wider wheels than the current rules allow, are we not ruling towards a potential heel failure? Keep in mind wheel sizes are engineered for a cars weight by the manufacturer. When we race we put additional stress on the entire car and in aprticular to the tirs and wheels.
This whol thing about sizes seem cotrarry to common sense. The fitment cocept still seems the most consistant, yet is still adaptable to any changes whatever happens in the future.
While I started this discussion based on my particular needs, the comments posted have led me to believe a change may be possible without upsetting the apple cart too much. We need to have more foresight than hindsight. My fear is no different than anyone elses except I have already been bitten once. No one wants to buy or have a supply of wheels that wont be anadvantage for their car. I think I will defer the purchase of another set of wheels untill later and see if there is a glimmer of hope that foresight will prevail.
I want to thank everyone for their comments. To those that agree the rule should be revised, thank you for supporting this. To those opposed, thank you for your thoughtfull insight of the other side of the issue. To those that just read but did not comment, now is your turn to voice your opinion.
Rodger Ward
#18.....till i die
84 Dodge Shelby ITB
cut the crap!
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