emwavey

Moved from another thread... I tend to get off subject pretty easily, so rather then continue to bury it in the Nitto thread, here's the info I received about this Wheel.

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Also on discount direct tire, they have an unfamiliar (to me) wheel offered called simply "Competition".


http://www.discounttiredirect....4-100

However in searching for "real" data, namely the weight, neither Discount Direct, nor MB Wheels, the manufacturer, has it posted. The pdf file at MB Wheels simply has the weight listed as N/A. How about SOL? That would make more sense right? It doesn't look promising though, judging by the other wheels listed within their "Motorsports Wheel Specifications" section.
http://www.wheelsbymbmotoring....s.pdf


To give them the benefit of the doubt, I emailed them to find out what the weight is, and I'll be glad to pass that information along IF I get it.
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... Greetings from Discount Tire.

Thank you for your inquiry.

The weight for the 15x7 MB Competition is 13.0 lbs per wheel.

At the time the PDF was built, the weight was unknown.

Your feedback is valuable to us. We encourage you to contact us again if we can be of further assistance or if we did not address all of your concerns.

Sincerely,

Rich M
Product Specialist
Discount Tire
http://www.tires.com
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Also, the other important piece of info., these wheels are $107.00 each.

From what I can remember these are on par, weight and price-wise with the now discontinued Borbet Type Ts.

I can't help it, I like window shopping and figured I'd share the info.

bad-monkey

whoa that's not bad at all!

i guess i was way off, or whatever info i got was way off, or in general i am just way off!!

Catch 22

I just don't like wheels with all those holes drilled around the hub.

It may be an irrational fear, but its my fear and I can have it if I want.

bad-monkey

you would fear too, if it happened to you

nonsense

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those are just "speed holes" .... they lighten the wheel and dissipate heat at 67% higher rate than wheels w/o speed holes. Say goodbye to brake fade and hello to decreased stopping distances

Catch 22

If those speed holes are heat and cryo treated I'll think about buying them.

But I need pics first.

TunerN00b

Shape wise, those kind of look like a 5Zigen GN+, but in 5 spoke instead of 6.



Either way, sounds like a decent weight, but I wonder how well they hold up to abuse...

WWDTrackRacer

Konig Next 15x7 40mm offset $99.00 14 lbs
Konig Network 15x7, 40mm bronze $99.00 13.4 lbs
Rota Slipstream 15x7 $104.00 12.4 pounds
PRO RACE TWO 15x7 40mm $104 13.2-13.6 lbs
Kosei K1-TS 15x7 38mm 12 pounds $139

You can get x6.5 for even less.

Another 15x7 cheap is Falken Hanabi.
11 lbs, $110
http://www.edgeracing.com/wheels/falken_wheel/

Kamin

I have MB Motoring "Weapons" on my s14, they are great. they are made by a company called a-tech out of japan. relativley lightweight (mine) strong and at 130$ a pop you cant beat them for a track wheel. i have several friends who use them for track use and have no issues.

Chris Sawatsky

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Another 15x7 cheap is Falken Hanabi.
11 lbs, $110
http://www.edgeracing.com/wheels/falken_wheel/</TD></TR></TABLE>


looks like some sort of integra wheel. anyone know any details about these wheels? the numbers look really good...

H4CRXSi

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Konig Network 15x7, 40mm bronze $99.00 13.4 lbs
Rota Slipstream 15x7 $104.00 12.4 pounds
PRO RACE TWO 15x7 40mm $104 13.2-13.6 lbs
Kosei K1-TS 15x7 38mm 12 pounds $139

You can get x6.5 for even less.

Another 15x7 cheap is Falken Hanabi.
11 lbs, $110
http://www.edgeracing.com/wheels/falken_wheel/</TD></TR></TABLE>

Check out the Enkei wheel RP02 in silver, 15x7, ET 41, 12.4 lbs., for $95 each. Not really about the 41 ET, but other than that, a great deal.

RalliartRsX

When I was looking for a set wheels, I wanted those baddd but they were on order....

That was almost 6 months ago

Vitt1

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11 lbs, $110
http://www.edgeracing.com/wheels/falken_wheel/</TD></TR></TABLE>

I don't buy that Falken Hanabi advertised weight. Email Falken directly and you'll get a different number, more like 14 lb.

WWDTrackRacer

Someone at this site, said 12lbs.

SCCA guy Mugenlude said 11.2 lbs
http://sccaforums.com/forums/144582/ShowPost.aspx