My New Wheels...WedsSport SA-67R
#63
A fender trim would add likely about half inch to 1 inch, depending on how much material you trim off. I now have Michelin PSS 275's in the rear and much happier with the tire clearance as well as overall handling vs the 285 Nitto's. Also you have to remember, tire sizes from various tire companies aren't all the same...a 275 from one company maybe the equivalent 285 from another company.
#64
Luckily there was a set for sale in the member classifieds that I snatched up. They were VERY dirty when I got them, with what looked like a few years of brake dust caked on, but after a few hours of soaking, scrubbing, soaking some more, scrubbing some more, a bottle worth of Meguiar's wheel cleaner, a dozen microfiber rags, and an application of wheel wax, now they now look like this:
Last edited by jleonard71; 03-29-15 at 07:45 PM.
#65
Yeah, I realize that. I have specifically looked at section width and tread width when comparing tires, and the Nitto 285's that you mentioned have a section width of 11.34" compared to the Hankook 295's that I ordered which have a section width of 11.9" - so a over 1/2" (14.2mm) more. And didn't you say those rubbed even with shaved fenders?
#66
Well my tires are already on the way so I might as well put them on and see how they fit and talk to the tire shop about the possibility of rolling or even shaving in a few spots. The shop I'm taking them to get mounted & balanced is one of the best in town (each time I've been there I've seen at least one Bentley, Ferrari, Lambo, or some other exotic), but also the most expensive @ $125/corner for rolling and $150 for shaving. Worst case scenario I'll have to ship them back and get a set of 245/275's shipped to me, but I'd rather stick with the 255/295 setup if at all possible.
Last edited by jleonard71; 03-29-15 at 08:57 PM.
#67
Pole Position
reading the WEDS owners,seems like everyone is enjoying these wheels,im also looking to buy a used set...i just want to ask the owners IF these lighter wheels will really give better acceleration...if so,i will probably go with WEDS rather than TE37s
#68
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (3)
You have less rotational mass, meaning better acceleration and braking.
Not sure what current models Wedsport offer in the right sizes for our cars?
I sourced my set from Kamispeed (authorised trader on here). Have a word with Josh.
He should be able to help out.
Don't get me wrong though, these do improve things, but not to a huge extent.
It's just one more step towards better performance and handling.
#69
In my case my setup isn't going to be much lighter than stock because while the wheels are quite a bit lighter, my 255/295 tires are quite a bit heavier. I think after taking both wheels & tires into account I'm about 1-2lbs lighter than stock at each corner, so nothing major. But my wider tires are going to have much better traction off the line and better grip in corners, so I should still see improved acceleration & handling.
Oh, and these Weds are SOOO much better looking than the TE37's (which I personally think look cheap and outdated). They'd look good on something like an SC300 but not an ISF, except maybe as a set of 18's for track day.
Oh, and these Weds are SOOO much better looking than the TE37's (which I personally think look cheap and outdated). They'd look good on something like an SC300 but not an ISF, except maybe as a set of 18's for track day.
Last edited by jleonard71; 03-30-15 at 08:48 AM.
#70
New wedssport
In a word, yes.
You have less rotational mass, meaning better acceleration and braking.
Not sure what current models Wedsport offer in the right sizes for our cars?
I sourced my set from Kamispeed (authorised trader on here). Have a word with Josh.
He should be able to help out.
Don't get me wrong though, these do improve things, but not to a huge extent.
It's just one more step towards better performance and handling.
You have less rotational mass, meaning better acceleration and braking.
Not sure what current models Wedsport offer in the right sizes for our cars?
I sourced my set from Kamispeed (authorised trader on here). Have a word with Josh.
He should be able to help out.
Don't get me wrong though, these do improve things, but not to a huge extent.
It's just one more step towards better performance and handling.
http://www.wedssport.jp/images/wheel_xl_ws_sa15r_5.jpg
#72
Instructor
iTrader: (1)
BTW, I love the weds and wanted to go with them but I needed the strongest I could get living in ny roads so anything less than forged was out for me. I had already bent one of my stock wheels.
Last edited by jat0223; 03-30-15 at 12:07 PM.
#74