Best wheels for IT?

[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

[PSherm]

Howdy,


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

:-)


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

If your spring perch is above the tire, you might not need the spacer with the 35mm offset. If your perch is below the top of the tire (like mine), you will need a LOT of spacer, unless you have a very low offset. The Slipstreams are 35mm offset and I'm running a 17mm spacer (had them made hubcentric). Without it, I can't get enough camber without the tire rubbing on the spring (currently -2.5 to -2.75 deg).
Was tempted to get some Spinwerks and get the offset to 10-15mm, but just not in the budget anymore. Neither is a fresh motor...