LESS lb's for LESS £££'s
02 September 2002, 06:07 PM
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After discovering the joys of forged wheels and the amazing effect that their weight reduction brings we have been working overtime to get a similar effect for slightly less eye-watering sum
The result is this little blighter
.. The Pro Race One. Now a lot of wheels sat "Racing" on them.. and they look a lot like the wheels on Racing cars.. but this little fella is the SAME wheel as used by Mr Piper in his group N BTCC Alfa!.Theyr are heat treated cast wheels.. very strong. Nearly as strong as the forged wheels and this 17" weighs a smidge over 7KG!
Available in Anthracite, White, silver, gold and proper racing matt black (same as on the Alfa) These are available NOW and are just £110 plus VAT per corner
Cheers
Paul
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02 September 2002, 06:33 PM
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Hi Trouser,
Do they come in different offsets with Subaru stud pattern, and can you measure some clearances for me if I gave you dimensions?
And, are they suitable for track use?
I'm looking for 2 sets of an ET45 wheel capable of housing my Movit Porsche calipers.
Cheers
Richard
Do they come in different offsets with Subaru stud pattern, and can you measure some clearances for me if I gave you dimensions?
And, are they suitable for track use?
I'm looking for 2 sets of an ET45 wheel capable of housing my Movit Porsche calipers.
Cheers
Richard
03 September 2002, 10:08 AM
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no worries mate.. just give us a bell. At the mo i can only get them in ET45 and theree is a stack of caliper room in there. Our 335mm 6 pots almost look lost!
.. Always best to check tho.. give us a bell and we'll measure up.Vinesh.. the spokes protrude a little way beyond the rim to get more caliper room... being a proper race wheel they are meant for large stoppers.
Cheers lads
Paul
04 September 2002, 12:24 AM
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Hey Paul,
Are these MY wheels? What are you doing photographing them while I've been waiting for so long and can't wait to stick them on, er?
Do you mean I now also need to buy 6-pots???
Cheers,
Andrei
Are these MY wheels? What are you doing photographing them while I've been waiting for so long and can't wait to stick them on, er?
Do you mean I now also need to buy 6-pots???
Cheers,
Andrei
04 September 2002, 01:55 AM
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Damn, they look really nice!
And the caliper clearance looks very good as well!!
Make them in 17 x 8, 5 holes, PCD 114.3, ET +38 and I buy 4, possibly 8.
And the caliper clearance looks very good as well!!
Make them in 17 x 8, 5 holes, PCD 114.3, ET +38 and I buy 4, possibly 8.
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05 September 2002, 11:06 AM
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Right so you bring these wheels out after I buy their big brother!
Thanks Paul!
Are you sure about the price... it does seem relly low!
Look really nice as well.
Thanks Paul!
Are you sure about the price... it does seem relly low!
Look really nice as well.
06 September 2002, 01:52 PM
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How does 7 kg compare to other wheels? I couldn't find any weight info on the OZ site. Has anyone got the stats?
Also, what about the weight of 16" vs 17"? If you are moving from standard 16" to light weight 17" -- is there a weight reduction or not (i.e. because the wheel is bigger)?
Not that these details are going to change my decision (these wheels pictured should be proudly displayed on my car, hopefully, next week)... I am just curious.
Also, what about the weight of 16" vs 17"? If you are moving from standard 16" to light weight 17" -- is there a weight reduction or not (i.e. because the wheel is bigger)?
Not that these details are going to change my decision (these wheels pictured should be proudly displayed on my car, hopefully, next week
)... I am just curious.
13 September 2002, 12:21 AM
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Just weighed these wheels WITH tyres (F1s) -- 17 kg each! So the tyre adds 10 kg, wow!!! I haven't yet weighed the old 16"s that have come off. Will be interesting to compare.
I'll try to take some pictures of my car with these wheels and post here. Beware, if you've got standard 4-pot brakes/disks they will look tiny under these wheels; and the rear wheel arches now look almost empty! So a big brake upgrade has to be budgeted next
I'll try to take some pictures of my car with these wheels and post here. Beware, if you've got standard 4-pot brakes/disks they will look tiny under these wheels; and the rear wheel arches now look almost empty! So a big brake upgrade has to be budgeted next
15 September 2002, 11:15 PM
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From the SIDC FAQ:
"The 17" wheel and tyre combination increases the unsprung weight to about 21kg, up from around 16kg."
So if Subarussian is right (and I'm sure he is) then these really sexy wheels only add a kilo to each corner. Which is quite a result, actually.
Think I'll go get me a set...
SB
"The 17" wheel and tyre combination increases the unsprung weight to about 21kg, up from around 16kg."
So if Subarussian is right (and I'm sure he is) then these really sexy wheels only add a kilo to each corner. Which is quite a result, actually.
Think I'll go get me a set...
SB
24 September 2002, 10:52 PM
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Been trying to get centre caps and graphics for these - unsuccessfully so far. Has anyone else got them yet? Have you got them plain (like in the photo) or with graphics and caps?
