5 or 7 Spoke Wheels
02-19-2007, 02:29 AM
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RE: 5 or 7 Spoke Wheels
ORIGINAL: tim1200
I agree, it depends on what you are looking for, I like the 04's five spoke much better then the 05-07's.
I agree, it depends on what you are looking for, I like the 04's five spoke much better then the 05-07's.
For 20+ years of Saleen designs, I have been almost 100% on board with Saleen's final product. But I cannot get myself on board with these new 5-spoke wheels. Too much open space vs. wheel mass, IMO.
I will say that I wish the 7-spoke design was a "deep dish" design, rather than just an "outer rim" type of design.
02-19-2007, 03:13 AM
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RE: 5 or 7 Spoke Wheels
I will say that I wish the 7-spoke design was a "deep dish" design, rather than just an "outer rim" type of design.
The wheel options on the current model are seriously lacking. Another option for the poll should have been "Neither".
02-19-2007, 12:43 PM
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RE: 5 or 7 Spoke Wheels
ORIGINAL: Jazzer The Cat
I LOVE 5 spoke wheels, but would have to say those are an exception to my rule. The flush nature of the spokes against the outside of the wheel is the issue for me.
Jazzer
I LOVE 5 spoke wheels, but would have to say those are an exception to my rule. The flush nature of the spokes against the outside of the wheel is the issue for me.
Jazzer
If they would recess the spoke a little bit and maybe make the spokes a little bit bigger....i'd be on board. the 7 spoke just fill the gaps really well. Isn't the 5 spoke an upgrade that costs extra?
02-19-2007, 02:03 PM
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RE: 5 or 7 Spoke Wheels
Im a big fan of my 7 spokes and love the look. They fit car and don't look like20's. I just wish they could go on a diet and loose about 15 lbs. If you are like most of us, then weight really doesnt mean much. I dont drag race or autocross, so weight doesnt really matter (unless you get into an impromptu street race).
02-19-2007, 05:00 PM
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RE: 5 or 7 Spoke Wheels
It is very interesting to see most of you prefer the 7 spoke. I am right in the middle of deciding which ones to go with. I can say there is a nice difference in weight!! Like Polk said....Less rotating mass = good. Just 5lbs on each corner, makes a Big difference!
Casey
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02-19-2007, 08:44 PM
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RE: 5 or 7 Spoke Wheels
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It is very interesting to see most of you prefer the 7 spoke. I am right in the middle of deciding which ones to go with. I can say there is a nice difference in weight!! Like Polk said....Less rotating mass = good. Just 5lbs on each corner, makes a Big difference!
Casey
It is very interesting to see most of you prefer the 7 spoke. I am right in the middle of deciding which ones to go with. I can say there is a nice difference in weight!! Like Polk said....Less rotating mass = good. Just 5lbs on each corner, makes a Big difference!
Casey
02-19-2007, 09:06 PM
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RE: 5 or 7 Spoke Wheels
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Well Dot, I think we are going with the forged 5 spoke wheels. The moreI see them, the more I seem the like them. Oh yah, its not my money
Casey
Well Dot, I think we are going with the forged 5 spoke wheels. The moreI see them, the more I seem the like them. Oh yah, its not my money
Casey
02-20-2007, 01:09 AM
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RE: 5 or 7 Spoke Wheels
Each there own. The first thing I changed on my extreme was the wheels. I went with a 5 spoke but they do have a dish on them. When the spokes are thicker and recessed it makes a big difference.