Opinions on "Real Racing" rims.

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John

Can you get wide-5 hubs to fit the FFR? Definately better bearings, and the wheels have no center thus the 16.5# in steel. But what about back spacing for the rotor, and caliper alignment? The circle track guys around here use custom racing spindles to accept the larger bearing (more cost, and what spec do you want them made to?) Don't forget the drive hub, the bearings/seals/studs/lugnuts, usually ala-cart. Check out Duralite or Weld aluminum widefive wheels (for sprinters/modifieds @ 11.5-14#) for even less weight, as well as Wilwood, Howe, Afco and any number of other suppliers for hubs. Oh, and don't forget the weld on spindles to adapt the rear, too.

I guess what I'm saying is a lot more $ than it looks on the surface. Try to find a circle track speed shop or supplier, rather than the standard street/drag race shop and ask about lite-weight steel wheels like Bassett or Bart or any of several others. 15x10 @ 19#. and cheap at about $60 ea.

You can get 8, 10, or 12" slicks in 15 too, but compounds in these sizes tend toward the hard side. I haven't found much available in 10/12" softer tires, but if you have a lead, I'd like to know about it too.

Good luck
Don

Fred; it's Lynn Park