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Anybody bought track wheels yet? Looking for some decent wheels in the $300-400/ea range to use for track-only. Do IS-F wheels fit?
Related question - has anybody test-fit 18" wheels yet? I'm assuming they probably won't fit or would be really close due to the front brakes... has anybody tried it?
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Related question - has anybody test-fit 18" wheels yet? I'm assuming they probably won't fit or would be really close due to the front brakes... has anybody tried it?
Thank you
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Anybody bought track wheels yet? Looking for some decent wheels in the $300-400/ea range to use for track-only. Do IS-F wheels fit?
Related question - has anybody test-fit 18" wheels yet? I'm assuming they probably won't fit or would be really close due to the front brakes... has anybody tried it?
Thank you
Related question - has anybody test-fit 18" wheels yet? I'm assuming they probably won't fit or would be really close due to the front brakes... has anybody tried it?
Thank you
But I wouldn't bet the farm on it based on that alone until I actually seen them fit. I'm going 19". I just thought I would mention what I read.
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I am currently browsing the Rays website (for my own reasons) and I am seeing a lot of 18" Volk rims that clearly list the RC F as a vehicle they will fit on. But 18" appears to be the minimum. None of them in the 17" size list the RC F as a vehicle they will fit on. If they are being sold by Rays then I would say they will certainly fit.
Edit: But keep in mind that every rim is different. Just because some 18" rims can fit doesn't mean that all 18" rims will fit.
Edit: But keep in mind that every rim is different. Just because some 18" rims can fit doesn't mean that all 18" rims will fit.
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Im sure that Volks will fit, but your $300-400 price range just flew out the window. For that price, in 18" i would probably suggest a Forgestar. They are monoblock constructed, with a rotary forged barrel, so they will be light and strong for the track. Another big plus is that that can be custom made for the car, so you know you get the offsets correct and have the best fitment. with a retail price under $400 a wheel, i think it would be great. PM me if you would like more details.
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That is exactly why I am trying to thoroughly research my rims before I buy them. I don't want my rims cracking, or worse, and certainly not if I'm at like 200 mph when it happens. I may end up just going with Volks since they are tried and true. I like the TE37, I just don't like the finish choices I see on their website. If I could get them in chrome or worst case, silver, then I'd probably be sold.
I wouldn't cheap out on rims if you are going to race your car. If you are going cheap then just keep the stock rims. They are forged BBS rims and are certainly better than Forgestar. If it's the finish you don't like then take the $400 per wheel and get them refinished. It would actually be cheaper than $400 each, especially if you stripped them yourself first (if you have the means).
I wouldn't cheap out on rims if you are going to race your car. If you are going cheap then just keep the stock rims. They are forged BBS rims and are certainly better than Forgestar. If it's the finish you don't like then take the $400 per wheel and get them refinished. It would actually be cheaper than $400 each, especially if you stripped them yourself first (if you have the means).
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To be totally honest, i have seem the same thing happen to $8,000 racing wheels. Sometimes these things happen, but they are rare instances. I do know that in this case, Forgestar reached out to the customer and replaced all 4 wheels at no charge, and paid for damage done to the vehicle, which is definitely a positive.
With a budget of $1600 though, they are certainly better than a lot of other wheels that cost about the same.
Dave.. What size TE37 are you wanting to go with? They have a pressed graphite color that is offered in the TE37 that you might like. What do you think....?
With a budget of $1600 though, they are certainly better than a lot of other wheels that cost about the same.
Dave.. What size TE37 are you wanting to go with? They have a pressed graphite color that is offered in the TE37 that you might like. What do you think....?
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We have a customer running a 18' setup on his ISF DD and on the track.
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We have a customer running a 18' setup on his ISF DD and on the track.
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To be totally honest, i have seem the same thing happen to $8,000 racing wheels. Sometimes these things happen, but they are rare instances. I do know that in this case, Forgestar reached out to the customer and replaced all 4 wheels at no charge, and paid for damage done to the vehicle, which is definitely a positive.
With a budget of $1600 though, they are certainly better than a lot of other wheels that cost about the same.
Dave.. What size TE37 are you wanting to go with? They have a pressed graphite color that is offered in the TE37 that you might like. What do you think....?
With a budget of $1600 though, they are certainly better than a lot of other wheels that cost about the same.
Dave.. What size TE37 are you wanting to go with? They have a pressed graphite color that is offered in the TE37 that you might like. What do you think....?
I'm content with the front tire width, but would go wider before I would go narrower if I had to compromise. I'll be doing some drag racing with my RC F, but that's not my main purpose.
Yes, anything from anyone can fail. Just like it's possible to get a lemon from Lexus. But the chance of a failure with a Lexus is much less. That same can be said of Volks. The more I think about it the more I'm thinking of getting the Volks. They are cheaper than the AG and I have more faith in them. If I were keeping my car stock and was going to pamper it like a show car then I wouldn't be as worried.
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If the 18x9.5 Enkei NT03 ET40 will clear the front brakes, it seems like it should fit the front and the 18x10.5 ET30 should be fine in the back. Both of them extend about 17mm more outwards than the stock rims.
My guess would be you could run 275/305's with that setup.
You'd need some 60.1 to 72.6mm hubcentric rings with those, but that is a common size. get the aluminum ones.
My guess would be you could run 275/305's with that setup.
You'd need some 60.1 to 72.6mm hubcentric rings with those, but that is a common size. get the aluminum ones.
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To be totally honest, i have seem the same thing happen to $8,000 racing wheels. Sometimes these things happen, but they are rare instances. I do know that in this case, Forgestar reached out to the customer and replaced all 4 wheels at no charge, and paid for damage done to the vehicle, which is definitely a positive.
With a budget of $1600 though, they are certainly better than a lot of other wheels that cost about the same.
Dave.. What size TE37 are you wanting to go with? They have a pressed graphite color that is offered in the TE37 that you might like. What do you think....?
With a budget of $1600 though, they are certainly better than a lot of other wheels that cost about the same.
Dave.. What size TE37 are you wanting to go with? They have a pressed graphite color that is offered in the TE37 that you might like. What do you think....?