Dedicated race vs street wheels

[mbuskuhl]

>>> What are the differences between street and race rims?

DOT approval. Street rims must meet specifications established by the DOT and withstand potholes, etc. which require them to use minimum thickness material, etc. Racing rims may not meet DOT specifications as thinner material can be used to provide for a lighter wheel.

>>> Why does Panasport have the following disclaimer...

Because their wheels are not DOT approved. Do they not meet DOT specs or are they just not DOT certiifed? I don't know.


You will find racing rims are lighter than street rims. Weigh one of your no name aluminum rims and then look around at what a comparable aluminum racing rim in that size weighs.

[joeg]

Ryan--Panasports are great for your application. Look around, though, as you have many other (less expensive) choices.

[Z3_GoCar]

If you remember NASA's montra Faster/Better/Cheaper? Then several missions failed and it became Faster/Better/Cheaper pick two? Likewise in racing wheels it's weight/strength/cost pick two. How's the weight of Panasports compare to Kosi K1's, how about cost? Just remember that racing wheels are disposable eventually no matter how stout they will be aluminum scrap so inspect them often.

As for me I'm going to pick up a set of K1's.

[JLawton]

Take a look at the Enkie (not sure if I spelled that right) wheel. For our size, 15x7, they are the lightest and one of the least expensive out there. Philstireservice.com carries them.

[RacerBill]

Take a look at the Enkie (not sure if I spelled that right) wheel. For our size, 15x7, they are the lightest and one of the least expensive out there. Philstireservice.com carries them.

Check Ryan's signature, he runs in ITC. Which = 6" wheels.

Haven't check the availability of 13x6.

[jumbojimbo]

Hey Ryan, please do all the research and let me know what I should do. I could use one more set of wheels but never quite get around to it.

I am pretty sure I weighed all of my wheels and they are all right at #12.5. Panasport non-ultralights (ProRally), Circle steels and the antique white ATI.

Bassett makes steel wheels that seem just like the chrome Circle wheels I have and they are #13. I'm pretty sure you can get custom offsets for little or no charge.

http://www.bassettwheel.com/legends_mini.html

VTO makes a minilight style but Jayson said he had some and they cracked.

http://www.vtoperformance.com/acatal...y_Vehicle.html

[Steam Corners]

If you can find 'em, Volks are ideal. 8 pounds for a 13x6! Not baby friendly prices, however--$300+ per corner, if available. . .

[jay05]

VTO makes a minilight style but Jayson said he had some and they cracked.

Only because of bad advice and not running hubcentric rings. They may be O.K.