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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 12:42 PM
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I am looking for a good set of forged wheels, or otherwise lightweight wheels, not necessarily for an ITR, or even my Honda for that matter. they need to be relatively cheap...OZ racing is out of my league, $350 per wheel any suggestions about brands, or websites to go looking?
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 12:46 PM
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Sorry, but if you can't afford $350/wheel, you can't afford forged and/or lightweight wheels.
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 12:47 PM
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A lot of people will probably suggest the Rota Slipstreams. It's a Spoon imitation and a set can be found for around $400 new. 11.8 lb.s a piece, but I think they are cast.
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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I have a set of forged wheels for 5x114.3 bolt pattern. 16x7" SSR typeV.
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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http://www.axiswheels.com/maglite.html

The Mag-Lite is uniquely designed, ultra light racing wheel. Weighing only 11 lbs. in 15" and 14 lbs. in 17', this wheel reduces unsprung weight and improves the handling of the vehicle. Available in Silver & Graphite finishes.
but don't come in a 5 bolt pattern
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 01:59 PM
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Sorry, but if you can't afford $350/wheel, you can't afford forged and/or lightweight wheels.
I am just looking for two wheels that I can use at the drag-strip with drag radials on them...I dont need that much as far as style. and thanks for the post about Axis wheels...exactly the type I am looking for.
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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I am just looking for two wheels that I can use at the drag-strip with drag radials on them...I dont need that much as far as style. and thanks for the post about Axis wheels...exactly the type I am looking for.
Get a set of Bogarts and real slicks.

Don't waste your time with drag radials.
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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My car doesnt lay down enough power to need real slicks...yet. right now its at a measly 124 HP and about the same TQ, I plan to get a larger TB, and have the IM ported to match which might give me a couple more horsepower....this car obvioiusly isnt an ITR I bet I could'nt spin a set of slicks if I dumped the clutch at the redline.
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 02:43 PM
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My car doesnt lay down enough power to need real slicks...yet. right now its at a measly 124 HP and about the same TQ, I plan to get a larger TB, and have the IM ported to match which might give me a couple more horsepower....this car obvioiusly isnt an ITR I bet I could'nt spin a set of slicks if I dumped the clutch at the redline.
There's no need for drag radials with that little hp.

Traction isn't your problem, lack of hp is.
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