TRM wheels shakedown
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TRM wheels shakedown
So i drive a 96 gsr lightly moded for track days. Switched from the OZ supertourismo wrc 16'' to a TRM (tire rack motorsports)C1 15''. I was worried about the switch and going to a smaller tire, but man are they light. The steering and feed back is great. Not been out on the track yet but just around the neighborhood it was great. If you are looking for a light rim, check these out. I don't know how durable they will be i will update after i get to a track.
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I've been eyeballing these wheels for a little bit myself. The price is definitely right for a budget auto-x setup. Unfortunately, tire rack makes it hard to get any actual info about them without selecting a vehicle. Is there a chart of available sizes/bolt patterns out there anywhere?
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That is insanely cheap for a wheel that light and that good looking! **** Rota Slips lol. What off sets though? I would love a 15x8 +30 but I'd settle for a 15x7 +40.
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Re: TRM wheels shakedown
i checked out the 15x7.5 and then searched for a 1995 miata. they're also showing a 15x9 +36.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
different model wheel, but i thought all the wide wheels were only available in low offset.
Has anyone used the TRM wheels that were made for the Miatas? i thought i read somewhere that the center bore needed to be opened up to fit Hondas.
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http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
different model wheel, but i thought all the wide wheels were only available in low offset.
Has anyone used the TRM wheels that were made for the Miatas? i thought i read somewhere that the center bore needed to be opened up to fit Hondas.
-Drew
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C1M is hub centric for the miata, so you would need to bore out to fit. it is also slightly heavier at 13.1 lbs or so, that way they can be used for Spec Miata classes.
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i have them in the 15x7, et30 fitment for the spec miata. -
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
yes, you have to machine a bit out of the center bore to fit them on a honda.
however, they fit great, and are fairly light.
have almost 10k miles on them, with some track time, and they are holding up great...
tires are 195/50/15 Dunlop Direzza DZ101's.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
yes, you have to machine a bit out of the center bore to fit them on a honda.
however, they fit great, and are fairly light.
have almost 10k miles on them, with some track time, and they are holding up great...
tires are 195/50/15 Dunlop Direzza DZ101's.
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is the 15x8 actually functional at the track with out ripping ur tires apart? with the 20 offset? and im talking about hard driving not panzy ****
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Re: TRM wheels shakedown
Anyone running 225 width tires (street or slick) on the 8"? Seems like I always see 205, but I'm guessing that's because there's better tire selection.
The post about destroying tires might be in reference to the aggressive camber, etc needed to fit the wide wheels.
-Drew
The post about destroying tires might be in reference to the aggressive camber, etc needed to fit the wide wheels.
-Drew
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Running a 205 on a 8" wide wheel is totally pointless. I'm running a 205 on a 16x7 wheel and if I could have gotten a 215 in that tire with a 40 or 45 sidewall I would have put it on the 7" wide wheel. 215 is rather an odd size for tire manufactures though and to run a 225 on an 8" wheel I am almost positive you need a +30 or less offset to clear the suspension components. But again getting a wheel an inch wider if you're not going to take advantage of a wider tire is just added weight. I think a 205 would be slightly stretched on a 8" wide wheel.
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Kumho XS comes in a 215/45/16.
As for the comment about chewing up tires, id say im almost positive it was in reference to fender contact and the tires getting chewed up.
As for the comment about chewing up tires, id say im almost positive it was in reference to fender contact and the tires getting chewed up.