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totally bro

itrSteez

do we have round about prices yet? I might consider a set of TE's 16x7 if the price was right.

Stinkycheezmonky

Marc, you should notify Jason, I'm sure he'd be down for a few sets of the 15x7s. Maybe some of the other H1ers too.

And on the odd chance any of you all are thinking of running Honda Challenge in the future, keep in mind that the maximum wheel width is 7", a 15x7.5/8 will not be legal, however nice or cool it might be.

Todd00

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Stinkycheezmonky &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Marc, you should notify Jason, I'm sure he'd be down for a few sets of the 15x7s. Maybe some of the other H1ers too.

And on the odd chance any of you all are thinking of running Honda Challenge in the future, keep in mind that the maximum wheel width is 7", a 15x7.5/8 will not be legal, however nice or cool it might be.</TD></TR></TABLE>

True, but aren't there cheaper and just as light 15x7" wheels to use for Honda Challenge then custom colored Volks?

Stinkycheezmonky

Cheaper, sure, just as light, I don't think so. I know for sure Jason specifically uses them.

George Knighton

And wouldn't you know it? I bought some TE37 two days before this thread appeared.

Personally, I do not think 16" wheels make sense anymore. It's just too hard to get good tyres, the right size, the right price, for 16". This is why I just got rid of the 16" Spoon wheels I have owned for six years!

You can get TE37 in 15x7.5. You'd have to calculate the offset to fit 225 section tyres w/out rubbing, and w/out having to do anything other than a simple rear fender roll with stiff springs. I'm thinking 42-40 range offset.

15x7 +35 will rub unless the owner has very stiff springs. My SSR Type C are +38 and with 225 RA1 it's clear that they would rub if I had stock springs and stock height.

So...of the sizes you offered it seems to me 15x7 +43 is the clear choice. The buyer could use cheap 205 Azenis, more expensive 215's, or R compound 225's and all of them would fit that size wheel and generally without rubbing.

Hoosier 225's might rub, but not Toyos. There's little likelihood that Hoosier would be homologated for Honda Challenge, though.

IMHO. Your mileage may vary. Standard disclaimer applies. In the event of capture Her Majesty disavows any knowledge of the action.

George Knighton

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Whether it's worth it or not could be debatable. The best price I found on 15x7.5 TE37 was $1372.

The H1 rules now allow wheels wider than 7", so maybe there is a market among the racers who want the best.

BlueR

iTrader: (10)

i am going to let this go on till this friday b4 i narrow down the 2 wheels that have the most interest...

anyone interested, please post in this thread so i can contact you later on

George Knighton

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KOALA YUMMIES &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Buy a set like mine, sold to GK for $950 shipped, mint condition. 15x7" 5x114.3 +43 same exact wheel as stated above. </TD></TR></TABLE>
You were adaptable and generous, which is why I jumped immediately when you gave that price. I do not think that most people would sell their previously owned Volk, in that kind of condition, that cheaply.

George Knighton

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Todd00 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">True, but aren't there cheaper and just as light 15x7" wheels to use for Honda Challenge then custom colored Volks? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Not with the same reputation.

Volk/Rays, Spoon, Desmond, EVO, OG Mugen...in a league of their own when it comes to light weight and a reputation for not breaking under extreme service.

My SSR Type C are not quite as strong as my old Spoons were.

jeremy.

i thought about doing a groupbuy as well...i would be intrested in 16x7 but in a lower offset

Stinkycheezmonky

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by George Knighton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The H1 rules now allow wheels wider than 7", so maybe there is a market among the racers who want the best.</TD></TR></TABLE>

When did that change? And why isn't anyone doing it?

George Knighton

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Stinkycheezmonky &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When did that change? And why isn't anyone doing it?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not sure when it changed. I know a guy in Cali who has 17x8 wheels. It looked to me last time I saw them that Jason and Chad were both using 15x7.

The only reason I can think of why they would not be doing it is simply the economics of it. There aren't that many 15x8 wheels that would work, and 16 and 17 wheels make for a huge increase in the tyre budget.

GUILOTINE

Marc I'm definetly in on choice E) 15x7+ 43 Time attack CE's for the right price. I wouldn't rock the +35 offset on a ITR, that just ridiculous with R compounds. Will these come in 10 spoke like pictured or standard 8 spoke?

George Knighton

That's 15x7 +38 Type C's with 225-45-15 RA1.

If the suspension were not so stiff, the rear would be contacting the tyres in some turns.

I really don't think +35 is a good idea for most ITR owners.

Stinkycheezmonky

With +43s too you could always use spacers to bump the wheels out a little. Little harder to do it the other way around

RagingAngel

I think I am one of the few who likes A and D.

Only because I don't intend to run the +35 out back. I have plenty of +50s or +42s for that

GUILOTINE

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I really don't think +35 is a good idea for most ITR owners.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Seedc2

iTrader: (1)

In regards to the picture of the EK with spoon calipers... running a 1mm gap between the caliper and wheel, is that even safe?

Black R

in for 15x10 -40 offset.

seriously though, if you were doing a 15x8 +27 offset, I'd get a set fo sho!

kepani

to give you guys an idea, these are 15x7 +43 ce-28n's. they are 10 spoke with 205/50/15 toyo ra1's.

i totally agree with george on wheel sizes, <u>especially</u> if you're looking to put r-compound tires on them. the 16" offerings are limited...



marcsan is itr ht entrepeneur of the century.

kepani

KOALA YUMMIES

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by George Knighton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You were adaptable and generous, which is why I jumped immediately when you gave that price. I do not think that most people would sell their previously owned Volk, in that kind of condition, that cheaply. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Thats what it takes to sell on this site apparently. I've seen many other sets go for the same price in the same condition, others as low as $600 sometimes (those require a refinish but with a price like that who cant afford it).

Stinkycheezmonky

Crap, for $600 I'd be all over them no matter how poopy they looked. WTF are you seeing these deals?

VTEC_Club

Not a R but the same wheels