Wheels for the track
#11
I went ahead and ordered the Steeda Ultra-Lite Silvers - Set of 4 for $800. Now to get a set of Nitto 01's 275/35/18 for all four. Been through 2 sets of street tires so far.
When going from a 17" rim to an 18" rim is there anything else I should worry about needing to upgrade? This is the first aftermarket pair of rims I have purchased.
When going from a 17" rim to an 18" rim is there anything else I should worry about needing to upgrade? This is the first aftermarket pair of rims I have purchased.
#12
I went ahead and ordered the Steeda Ultra-Lite Silvers - Set of 4 for $800. Now to get a set of Nitto 01's 275/35/18 for all four. Been through 2 sets of street tires so far.
When going from a 17" rim to an 18" rim is there anything else I should worry about needing to upgrade? This is the first aftermarket pair of rims I have purchased.
When going from a 17" rim to an 18" rim is there anything else I should worry about needing to upgrade? This is the first aftermarket pair of rims I have purchased.
#13
Oh wow, sure enough they do, I wonder why steeda doesn't offer that tire? Oh well. By shorten the gearing I am guessing you mean by going with the 35's the tires overall height when mounted would be shorter than the stock rims with street tires and therefore throw off gear rotation compared to speed right? So going with the 40's would keep it all correct?
#14
Oh wow, sure enough they do, I wonder why steeda doesn't offer that tire? Oh well. By shorten the gearing I am guessing you mean by going with the 35's the tires overall height when mounted would be shorter than the stock rims with street tires and therefore throw off gear rotation compared to speed right? So going with the 40's would keep it all correct?
#15
So basically, the 35's will throw my gear/speedo off so I should go with the 40's to have the same height/rotation. Cool! You learn more and more every day.
#17
#18
And when you rash one...because you WILL eventually rash one, a $200 wheel is easy to replace. I like the ultralight I's. I'll probably go to those over my currect ultralight II's at some point. Steeda is tight-lipped on wheel weight but word is the ultralight I's are 3-4 lbs lighter per wheel than the II's (22-23 vs. 26#'s ea). You made a good choice.
#19
And when you rash one...because you WILL eventually rash one, a $200 wheel is easy to replace. I like the ultralight I's. I'll probably go to those over my currect ultralight II's at some point. Steeda is tight-lipped on wheel weight but word is the ultralight I's are 3-4 lbs lighter per wheel than the II's (22-23 vs. 26#'s ea). You made a good choice.