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03-02-2003, 11:01 PM | #251 | |
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03-03-2003, 01:06 AM | #252 |
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How big is the gap between the rear strut and the sidewall of the tire?
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03-03-2003, 01:45 AM | #253 | |
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03-03-2003, 02:55 PM | #254 |
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sweet, can't wait to hear how you do. My rotas should be coming in RSN...
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03-03-2003, 07:00 PM | #255 |
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Volk TE37
The only offset for the TE37's are +38 and +46 in 17x8 do you guys think the +46 will work with 245's? I like the TE37's better than the CE28N and wanted to knwo what people think.
Thanks for any info. Matt... |
03-03-2003, 08:25 PM | #256 |
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tazman976, yeah, +46 should be fine...
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03-08-2003, 12:43 AM | #257 |
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I mounted the rest of the 245 MX's today and had just enough time to go for a quick test drive. No interference issues were discovered. In two short on ramp tests the tires felt like they had a descent level of grip. I will do another road test tomorrow and then put them through their paces on Sunday. Unfortunately at this time I am the sole entry in STX. I will just have to compare the indexed times. Those tires really fill up the fender wells. It is going to be hard to put the RE92's back on to drive to events that are farther away.
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03-10-2003, 04:48 PM | #258 |
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My rota deal fell through... turns out the wheels weren't really what I was looking for.
However, Enkei has a new set of wheels that are 17x8 +45, for around $1100. They are said to be semiforged (like the SSR Comps) and weigh 16lbs in that size. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ei+race+wheels Since +48 is a good, tight offset (from the stock strut) for a 17x7.5, i'm guessing +45 will be a similarly good fit (edit: for a 17x8)? Any opinions on this? My reasoning is that I don't want to roll fenders to run 235/40's and since I have stock struts, I want it to be close to the strut (and further from the fender). |
03-10-2003, 05:25 PM | #259 |
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I spoke to King at Enkei USA and he confirmed that the wheels are rim rolled (kinda like some BBS wheels), which is between a cast wheel and fully forged one in terms of strength. He also confirmed that the RPM2 is NOT rim rolled, just cast (from http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...n&pagenumber=1)
So I can get a set of fully forged Volk CE28N's for around $1650, or these rim rolled Enkei's for $1080... it's that same temptation as the "Supersize those fries" phenomenon... but it's just $600 more blah blah Funny how it started with $500 Rotas, now it's $1080. |
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Why don't you go with the Rota's??? You will really like the $$ that you didnt throw away for some bling wheels!
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03-11-2003, 03:21 AM | #262 | |
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well, how'd they feel compared to the falkens in terms of breakaway, overall grip, noise, wear, etc.? i used up my tires this last weekend at the PRO event (you all should go if you get a chance, it's nice to see a solo2 run professionally for a change. www.precisionracingorg.com), and there is a local group buy for falkens that i should jump on if i want them again, so i'm eagerly awaiting your impressions after an autoX. thanks, james |
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which I think mlambert was referring to, some higher offset on those without coilovers might give you more room to prevent needing to roll the fenders. Of course, I guess I'd be screwed if I did go back to coilovers, but I guess I could use spacers which I know are not great. |
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uh, anyways, to clarify and sum up my previous post, a 17x8 +51 might be better for those who don't have coilovers and don't want to roll fenders when running 245/40's. The question is, does a 17x8 +51 wheel exist?
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a 17x8 et 51 wheel has about a 0% chance of fitting and NOT rubbing the strut.
In fact, a 17x8 48 offset would rub the strut IMHO. -Tom |
03-11-2003, 01:50 PM | #267 |
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Look at all these posts! I'm going for Guru!
Anyways, Volk makes the GT-N and GT-C in a 17x8 +50 in 5x100. http://www.gruppe-s.com/Volk/volkgtn.htm IIRC the GT- series has a forged rim with a cast center (2 piece wheels). The TE37 and SE37K come in a +46, which is only 1 mm "better" than the Enkei. |
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Ahh, I didnt realize that you were on stock struts.
With any coilover, you will rub though. -Tom |
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yup yup, I sold the coilovers
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03-15-2003, 11:02 PM | #271 |
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I am liking those Kumhos.
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Can you get a pic of the gap on the rear tire -> strut? TIA |
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BTW, you're running 245/40R17's right? |
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