Best wheels for IT?

[worthyking]

Hmm, interesting idea. I was at Cophers a couple weekends ago and thought about that but didn't think I'd find anything worthwhile there.

Yes, I'll be at Sebring July 17/18th. I have a regional license but going for the cheap seat time

[PSherm]

Have you checked with Cory at modern performance on the rotas? Also. check neons.org for wheels.

Kolin - what class are you in for the runoffs?

[Kolin Aspegren]

Paul running in STU.

[worthyking]

Yeah, they don't sell wheels anymore.

Question for all: I've been looking for 15x7 rims as I figured I need 7" width to accommodate 225/45/15 tires but today I saw a set of SSRs for sale in 15x6 with 225/45/15 A6s mounted. Is it advisable to run 225s on a 6" rim?

[ScotMac]

Advisable, NO...doable, yes. I run them in a 225/50/14, which is bit better, since more sidewall, and thus not as sharp an angle. But you are compromising sidewall strength, and why? You can run 7" in ITA.

[Knestis]

Yeah, they don't sell wheels anymore.

Question for all: I've been looking for 15x7 rims as I figured I need 7" width to accommodate 225/45/15 tires but today I saw a set of SSRs for sale in 15x6 with 225/45/15 A6s mounted. Is it advisable to run 225s on a 6" rim?

We do it all the time on the Golf. I think they'd be happier on a 7 but it's not that big a deal.

K

EDIT - I'm talking about 50s too, rather than 45s.

[marka]

Howdy,

Sorry, back from the dead.

Has anyone run the Motegi SP-10, or can confirm the weight? Looks like Summit Racing sells them, and they're local to me and I can get them at a good price.

I'm wondering about weight and durability both. I assume I'll need a spacer as well? The offset I'm seeing is 42mm.

Any other options in the sub $200/ea (and ideally closer to $100) price range that are more like 12 lbs or lighter?

Thanks!

Mark

[PSherm]

Howdy,

Sorry, back from the dead.

Has anyone run the Motegi SP-10, or can confirm the weight? Looks like Summit Racing sells them, and they're local to me and I can get them at a good price.

I'm wondering about weight and durability both. I assume I'll need a spacer as well? The offset I'm seeing is 42mm.

Any other options in the sub $200/ea (and ideally closer to $100) price range that are more like 12 lbs or lighter?

Thanks!

Mark

As far as lightweight 15x7 5x100 wheels go, in a word, no. The best weight/price ratio wheels are (were?) the Rota Slipstreams. I've heard plenty of horror stories, but I have 2 sets and have run them for 2 seasons without issues. Motegi Traklites were prob the lightest, but are unobtaniuim these days, they weren't cheap when they were available. If you want light, 15x7 5x100, your best ( I think?) option is Spinwerks but there not cheap. If you want cheap, you're looking at at least 16 lbs, prob 18 lbs.

I *tried* to warn you about the ITA Neons.....

[marka]

Howdy,

I *tried* to warn you about the ITA Neons.....

You did. So did others. What can I say, I'm a stubborn SOB.

:-)

If I have to keep running these ridiculously heavy Borbet wheels (19 lbs! My 18x10.5 factory z06 rear wheels weigh less!) due to budget I will, but that doesn't mean I can't be on the lookout... :-)

I've nearly bought two sets of the Rota Slipstreams already, but keep wussing out at the thought of telling my wife I'm buying even more wheels. :-) Has anyone here actually weighed one of the 15x7 5x100 Slipstreams on a decent scale and can confirm the weights?

Somewhat related... Is 35mm offset the proper offset for the front of a Neon with 225's, or are people using spacers? If I need spacers anyway, I might as well go with the Motegi wheels.

Mark