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Rota Wheels
I'm looking at getting some Rota Wheels and Falken Azenis for HPDE and autocross action for my '96 Integra LS. I'm thinking either slipstreams or subzeros...which do you guys think? Also, I'm debating between the 15X7 or 16X7 size...also which do you think?? The weight difference is 1.5 lbs per wheel. Thanks for the help in advance.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hoomyster »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm looking at getting some Rota Wheels and Falken Azenis for HPDE and autocross action for my '96 Integra LS. I'm thinking either slipstreams or subzeros...which do you guys think? Also, I'm debating between the 15X7 or 16X7 size...also which do you think?? The weight difference is 1.5 lbs per wheel. Thanks for the help in advance.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I think you'd be best off with 15x7.5" slips. 16's wouldn't be necessary unless you have bigger than stock brakes. Since you're doing track events, 7.5" wheels would give you a bigger footprint than 7" wheels-
check these sets out:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1875722
I think you'd be best off with 15x7.5" slips. 16's wouldn't be necessary unless you have bigger than stock brakes. Since you're doing track events, 7.5" wheels would give you a bigger footprint than 7" wheels-
check these sets out:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1875722
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Re: Rota Wheels (vtecjj)
I've been doing track days on the original 15"x6.5" Slipstreams for years and they are just fine. I'd go with 15"x7"s if I were you though, since they are available now.
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I would go with a 16x7" IF you want to fit the 215/45-16 Azenis under there. I think the extra width of that tire over the 205 outweighs the cons of the taller diameter and heavier weight.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vtecjj »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think you'd be best off with 15x7.5" slips. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Was that a custom run on that size? It isn't listed as being made.
Was that a custom run on that size? It isn't listed as being made.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tronic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would go with a 16x7" IF you want to fit the 215/45-16 Azenis under there. I think the extra width of that tire over the 205 outweighs the cons of the taller diameter and heavier weight.</TD></TR></TABLE>
no way. the 205 azenis is a very wide 205 tire and i dont think the 215 is worth the added rotational mass from the 16" set-up.
no way. the 205 azenis is a very wide 205 tire and i dont think the 215 is worth the added rotational mass from the 16" set-up.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civicrr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Was that a custom run on that size? It isn't listed as being made.</TD></TR></TABLE>
They were a first time run in 15x7.5 and 15x8s. I have both, if anyone is interested. I posted a GB here way back in early 2006. The wheels are finally finished and now in stock. Unfortunately, many people cancelled, so I have some I need to sell!
I measured these vs my 15x7 Kosei K1s. The 15x8 Slips actually have more spoke clearance and just as much (and sometimes more) ID clearance than the K1s!! I was very surprised.
They were a first time run in 15x7.5 and 15x8s. I have both, if anyone is interested. I posted a GB here way back in early 2006. The wheels are finally finished and now in stock. Unfortunately, many people cancelled, so I have some I need to sell!
I measured these vs my 15x7 Kosei K1s. The 15x8 Slips actually have more spoke clearance and just as much (and sometimes more) ID clearance than the K1s!! I was very surprised.
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Re: Rota Wheels (117)
thanks for the info guys...I'll probably go with the 15x7 slipstreams w/ 205/50R15 Falken Azenis...would that be a good tire size to go with?? Now I just need to figure out what color on a black car!!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tronic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would go with a 16x7" IF you want to fit the 215/45-16 Azenis under there. I think the extra width of that tire over the 205 outweighs the cons of the taller diameter and heavier weight.</TD></TR></TABLE>
and i will tell you, you are wrong!!
acceleration out of a corner is more important....and going with a 15.7.5 or 15x8 is gonna give almost the same footprint on the concrete at a 16x7
and i will tell you, you are wrong!!
acceleration out of a corner is more important....and going with a 15.7.5 or 15x8 is gonna give almost the same footprint on the concrete at a 16x7
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im thinking of picking up a set of either 15x7.5 or 8 for this summer track events. i was wondering what tire size should i get for the 8? or 7.5? the reason why i ask is because cost/benefit of tires will the the deciding factor for which set ill get.
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you can fit the 205/50/15 azenis on the 15x8. alot of autox guys run that setup.
or you could go with the 225/45/15 hankook Z212's
there really aren't any other tire options if you are running street tires in Autox/HPDE
or you could go with the 225/45/15 hankook Z212's
there really aren't any other tire options if you are running street tires in Autox/HPDE
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Be sure to consider what class you'll be running if you're planning to autocross with these. If you're planning to run in stock class, the wheels need to be the same size as stock. If you're planning to run in STS, then 7.5" is the maximum allowed width.
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i'm debating this with my intergra as well... i guess the main reason i'm afraid of running 15x7 wheels b/c the car might sit a bit too low and i might scrape my mad jdm front lip.
16x7 + 205/45-16 really that bad?
16x7 + 205/45-16 really that bad?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by yoorang »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i'm debating this with my intergra as well... i guess the main reason i'm afraid of running 15x7 wheels b/c the car might sit a bit too low and i might scrape my mad jdm front lip.
16x7 + 205/45-16 really that bad?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Falken dose not make a 205/45/16, they have a 215/45/16 or a 205/40/16. If you are worried about height check the tire MFG web sit and look at their specs especially the OD.
Here is the spec sheet for the RT615 http://www.falkentire.com/rt615_sizes.html
16x7 + 205/45-16 really that bad?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Falken dose not make a 205/45/16, they have a 215/45/16 or a 205/40/16. If you are worried about height check the tire MFG web sit and look at their specs especially the OD.
Here is the spec sheet for the RT615 http://www.falkentire.com/rt615_sizes.html
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Re: Rota Wheels (luder94si)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by luder94si »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'd go with the Slipstreams in 15x7. Lighter is better! </TD></TR></TABLE>
the spoke design should be taken into consideration as they can help in brake cooling if there is an absence of brake cooling ducts.
BUT... HPDE drivers seldom heat their brakes high enough to benefit from that.
so Go with the slips!
the spoke design should be taken into consideration as they can help in brake cooling if there is an absence of brake cooling ducts.
BUT... HPDE drivers seldom heat their brakes high enough to benefit from that.
so Go with the slips!
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Re: Rota Wheels (Hoomyster)
16x7 is becoming very popular for autocrossing because you can run the 205/40/16 Azenis. The advantage to this tire is that the diameter is almost an inch smaller than the 15" tire, however the width is slightly less. This would give a low powered car better acceleration, but closer gearing. Also, Azenis have fairly soft sidewalls, so having a lower profile tire will mean less body roll.