Will a 6lb wheel be too weak?
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Re: Will a 6lb wheel be too weak? (Targa250R)
I'd love to see a stress analysis of a mono-spoke wheel 
I can't even begin to imagine the way the forces would add up in a high G corner 
I can't even begin to imagine the way the forces would add up in a high G corner
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Re: Will a 6lb wheel be too weak? (Xian)
I think people are taking this "lightweight wheels" thing way over the edge nowadays. I thought it was rediculous enough paying $350+ per wheel for a set of 8lb Spoon SW-388s, but at least those are pretty strong -- this thing just looks silly. Now of course, you can't judge something by the way it "looks," but come on, how could that thing possibly be safe with 1 spoke?
Screw lightweight wheels anyway, cheap wheels are where it's at - the Civic I co-drove in Street-Mod last year was rocking some 27lb-apiece (yes, that's without tires) custom steelie 13x8s.
Screw lightweight wheels anyway, cheap wheels are where it's at - the Civic I co-drove in Street-Mod last year was rocking some 27lb-apiece (yes, that's without tires) custom steelie 13x8s.
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Re: Will a 6lb wheel be too weak? (Targa250R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Targa250R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think people are taking this "lightweight wheels" thing way over the edge nowadays. I thought it was rediculous enough paying $350+ per wheel for a set of 8lb Spoon SW-388s, but at least those are pretty strong -- this thing just looks silly. Now of course, you can't judge something by the way it "looks," but come on, how could that thing possibly be safe with 1 spoke?
Screw lightweight wheels anyway, cheap wheels are where it's at - the Civic I co-drove in Street-Mod last year was rocking some 27lb-apiece (yes, that's without tires) custom steelie 13x8s.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yep, I don't see any way to make a mono-spoke wheel safe for racing. Street driving yes but not for the track.
Damn! 27 lbs each!? And I thought my wheels were heavy at 15lbs...
Screw lightweight wheels anyway, cheap wheels are where it's at - the Civic I co-drove in Street-Mod last year was rocking some 27lb-apiece (yes, that's without tires) custom steelie 13x8s.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Yep, I don't see any way to make a mono-spoke wheel safe for racing. Street driving yes but not for the track.
Damn! 27 lbs each!? And I thought my wheels were heavy at 15lbs...
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Re: Will a 6lb wheel be too weak? (combustion)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by combustion »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That looks photoshopped. Or is it? </TD></TR></TABLE>
I think you're right. Some spots in the pic (like where there would be other spokes) look a little blended, and I can't find any information on them from Google. That hub and the spoke design look strangely familiar, too . . .
</TD></TR></TABLE>I think you're right. Some spots in the pic (like where there would be other spokes) look a little blended, and I can't find any information on them from Google. That hub and the spoke design look strangely familiar, too . . .
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Re: Will a 6lb wheel be too weak? (jisu009)
Allright, I was bored, and I figured it was time to learn how to photochop. I admit it's a bit obvious - but hey, it was my first time!
I probably should have started with the Maglites:
I probably should have started with the Maglites:
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Re: Will a 6lb wheel be too weak? (Jake)
are you guys kidding-is there any question whether that's real?!no way that would even support the weight of the car!
"maybe for street driving"-not even for sitting still!
anybody think about balancing a monospoke wheel?it would require an ammount of weight equal to the spoke built into the opposite side of the wheel....but then you might as well put another spoke on it.....
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"maybe for street driving"-not even for sitting still!
anybody think about balancing a monospoke wheel?it would require an ammount of weight equal to the spoke built into the opposite side of the wheel....but then you might as well put another spoke on it.....
chris
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Re: Will a 6lb wheel be too weak? (TeamNextGenChris)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TeamNextGenChris »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">are you guys kidding-is there any question whether that's real?!no way that would even support the weight of the car!
"maybe for street driving"-not even for sitting still!
anybody think about balancing a monospoke wheel?it would require an ammount of weight equal to the spoke built into the opposite side of the wheel....but then you might as well put another spoke on it.....
chris</TD></TR></TABLE>
I remember there being a miata in SCC about 8 years ago that was running on single spoke wheels... granted the spoke was probably 5 inches wide but there was only ONE spoke. It's not impossible to believe that with the materials available now that someone could be making them with thinner spokes.
Personally, I thought it was a stupid idea then and still do... then again some people will but anything if it looks cool enough
"maybe for street driving"-not even for sitting still!
anybody think about balancing a monospoke wheel?it would require an ammount of weight equal to the spoke built into the opposite side of the wheel....but then you might as well put another spoke on it.....
chris</TD></TR></TABLE>
I remember there being a miata in SCC about 8 years ago that was running on single spoke wheels... granted the spoke was probably 5 inches wide but there was only ONE spoke. It's not impossible to believe that with the materials available now that someone could be making them with thinner spokes.
Personally, I thought it was a stupid idea then and still do... then again some people will but anything if it looks cool enough
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Re: Will a 6lb wheel be too weak? (Xian)
Yeah, you should see some of the goofy-looking wheels they have for mini-trucks nowadays . . . how they can possibly balance some of them is beyond me
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Re: Will a 6lb wheel be too weak? (MMsportsRexSi)
Oh come on...
This can easily be answered with the analogy of single vs. double shear. A single shear mount must be very strong (heavy) to resist all forces. A double shear will weigh less and still be stronger. Just because a single spoke wheel could be made, it doesn't automatically mean it's better simply because it has less spokes. If such a thing existed, it would have to weigh more then a 2/3/4 spoke. Also keep in mind the huge balance weight which would be needed.
This can easily be answered with the analogy of single vs. double shear. A single shear mount must be very strong (heavy) to resist all forces. A double shear will weigh less and still be stronger. Just because a single spoke wheel could be made, it doesn't automatically mean it's better simply because it has less spokes. If such a thing existed, it would have to weigh more then a 2/3/4 spoke. Also keep in mind the huge balance weight which would be needed.
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