15X10 wheel options discuss
08-27-2010, 01:29 PM
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15X10 wheel options discuss
Ok I’m finding the 15X9’s just aren’t wide enough for the 275/35/15 Hoosiers to work to potential and I am looking for options for wider wheels. They all seem expensive. I think I need pretty darn close to an +20 offset to work. A 15X10.5 might also fit but it will be very tight in the front though I think. The other issue is brake clearance, I’m running brakes meant for the track not just autocross, It is an 11.75” Dynapro MiniCooper setup so it won’t work with just any old 15” wheel. I think 15 lbs is my upper limit of acceptable weight so that pretty much rules out steel wheels.
15X10 options I have searched out so far
Work Equip 01: I really like the looks of these. Not sure of brake clearance. A-disc +22 maybe a good fit.
http://www.upgrademotoring.com/wheels/work_equip_01.htm
Work Equip 03: basically the same as the 01 with a different looking center. I like the 01 better.
http://www.upgrademotoring.com/wheels/work_equip03.htm
Bogart: Light weight US made appear to be good quality. Definitely a top contender.
http://www.bogartracingwheels.net/road-racing.htm
Kiezer: Rumors are they are super light but have flex and durability issues.
http://www.keizerwheels.com/
Kodiak: really nice looking. $530 a wheel is steep.
http://www.kodiakracingwheels.com/prices.html
Panasport C8-15: I think Panasport can custom make what I want.
http://www.racing-stuff.com/Styles-Racing.htm
Spin Werks Series 82: $249.20 ea. most likely the cheapest option, 15.5 lbs is probably a bit heavier than the some others.
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/c...ries_82_Wheels
Spin Werks Series 85: 14.7 lbs and $401.49 slightly lighter and a lot more money.
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/c...5_Wheels_Small
Id like to find more complete data on weights costs and brake fit for some of these.
Bob
15X10 options I have searched out so far
Work Equip 01: I really like the looks of these. Not sure of brake clearance. A-disc +22 maybe a good fit.
http://www.upgrademotoring.com/wheels/work_equip_01.htm
Work Equip 03: basically the same as the 01 with a different looking center. I like the 01 better.
http://www.upgrademotoring.com/wheels/work_equip03.htm
Bogart: Light weight US made appear to be good quality. Definitely a top contender.
http://www.bogartracingwheels.net/road-racing.htm
Kiezer: Rumors are they are super light but have flex and durability issues.
http://www.keizerwheels.com/
Kodiak: really nice looking. $530 a wheel is steep.
http://www.kodiakracingwheels.com/prices.html
Panasport C8-15: I think Panasport can custom make what I want.
http://www.racing-stuff.com/Styles-Racing.htm
Spin Werks Series 82: $249.20 ea. most likely the cheapest option, 15.5 lbs is probably a bit heavier than the some others.
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/c...ries_82_Wheels
Spin Werks Series 85: 14.7 lbs and $401.49 slightly lighter and a lot more money.
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/c...5_Wheels_Small
Id like to find more complete data on weights costs and brake fit for some of these.
Bob
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08-27-2010, 02:05 PM
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I have actually destroyed 2 949 15X9 wheels. A bolt fliped up off the track wedged between the caliper and the rim on one and nearly sawed it in two befor I got off the track and I bent another one somehow.
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08-27-2010, 07:06 PM
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I am finding reports that the Spinwerks are significantly lighter than advertised. they changed the design and didnt update the listing or something.
A 15X10 wheel that weighs 12.8 lbs if it is true for under $250 is going to be tough to beat.
The Kodiaks might be cheaper than advertised on the web site as well.
Bob
A 15X10 wheel that weighs 12.8 lbs if it is true for under $250 is going to be tough to beat.
The Kodiaks might be cheaper than advertised on the web site as well.
Bob
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08-28-2010, 03:32 PM
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http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=391258
Looks to me like bang for buck the Spinwerks are going to win hands down.
It sort of makes sense to me they would be light. Similar spun outer rim and the stamped aluminum center doesn’t seem like it could be that heavy. Welding the center to the rim also seems like it would be lighter than a bolted connection possibly stronger as well due to having a complete circle for load transfer instead of discrete spots where the bolts are. Bogart increases the strength on some of there wheels as well by welding as well aparently. And lots of Keizer people seem to have cracking going on at the bolted connection in the hoops.
Bob
Looks to me like bang for buck the Spinwerks are going to win hands down.
It sort of makes sense to me they would be light. Similar spun outer rim and the stamped aluminum center doesn’t seem like it could be that heavy. Welding the center to the rim also seems like it would be lighter than a bolted connection possibly stronger as well due to having a complete circle for load transfer instead of discrete spots where the bolts are. Bogart increases the strength on some of there wheels as well by welding as well aparently. And lots of Keizer people seem to have cracking going on at the bolted connection in the hoops.
Bob
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