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Old 06-23-2016, 08:06 AM
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Hey OP are these the semi-concave option, or the full-concave?
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Originally Posted by 89ThirdGenCamaro3310
Hey OP are these the semi-concave option, or the full-concave?
They're all deep concave.
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Looks great! A bit too wide for me in the front though. Too much tracking.
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Originally Posted by 2JAWZ
Looks great! A bit too wide for me in the front though. Too much tracking.
That's one of the things I was worried about. Everyone said putting 315's on the front of a street car would make it pull and yank all over the road. But so far they haven't been any worse than my 275's. Yes on really bad roads you have to pay attention but most of the time I cruise around one handed with no issues.
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A lot has to do with the alignment specs. A OEM alignment with 315's won't be too bad. Using -2.5" camber, 1/8" toe out and max castor will change the driving characteristics of it a tad lol
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Originally Posted by smitty2919
A lot has to do with the alignment specs. A OEM alignment with 315's won't be too bad. Using -2.5" camber, 1/8" toe out and max castor will change the driving characteristics of it a tad lol

I wouldn't doubt it. Currently running with -1.25" Camber, no toe and max castor (think my alignment guy managed around 5 degrees of castor). Don't want to run too aggressive of a setup as I will still drive this car on the street quite a bit. Still has a nice turn in though.
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if you don't mind, how much does a set of those run $$? I got some CCWs recently but these look fantastic. I'd get them if I move to 18s.
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Originally Posted by Chris Paveglio
if you don't mind, how much does a set of those run $$? I got some CCWs recently but these look fantastic. I'd get them if I move to 18s.
For these you're looking at around $1400 per set which is actually pretty cheap for a lightweight forged alloy racing wheel.
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^^^NO, that is "bargain basement CHEAP" for THOSE wheels!!!!!

(I did not realize they were THAT affordable! )
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Do you know what the wheel weighs with the tire? Im just curious compared to a 17x11" wheel/tire weight.
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Car looks great OP, thats the same set up i was looking into. My bird is black and i was considering going with the gold or all black like yours. My tranny/clutch needs some TLC so wheels will have to take a back seat for now. I am keeping an eye out for a pair of cheap 17x11 ZR1's on craigslist to run 315s squared until i can afford some Forgestars. Keep us updated!
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Originally Posted by JD_AMG

Do you know what the wheel weighs with the tire? Im just curious compared to a 17x11" wheel/tire weight.
Wheel is 22lbs and tire is 30lbs for 52lbs total. Still have to weigh my original stockers but wouldn't be surprised if they were heavier.

Originally Posted by 89ThirdGenCamaro3310
Car looks great OP, thats the same set up i was looking into. My bird is black and i was considering going with the gold or all black like yours. My tranny/clutch needs some TLC so wheels will have to take a back seat for now. I am keeping an eye out for a pair of cheap 17x11 ZR1's on craigslist to run 315s squared until i can afford some Forgestars. Keep us updated!
Yes I was originally going to look for some 17x11 but there are basically no wide tire options for 17's anymore.
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Damn those look beefy!
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Looks great! I loved my F14's.

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^^^You should have coated the pipes black to get the FULL 'murdered out' look!

But still SWEET!

This is the ride that's getting those bronze and black works of art??
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That looks amazing. You just cant beat the bang for buck in these wheels and they look really good with the deep concave option.

18x11's with BFG Rival S's I would like to be my next step all around.
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So I just weighed my original WS6 wheels and they're 46lbs tire and all, while these F14/R888's are 52lbs, you wouldn't think so when looking at the size difference


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Cool that it corners but it also added 6 lbs. of sprung mass on each corner vs stock. And yes they're still rather light for the new grip you've obtain. I bet the car is slower when you get on it, time to up the horsepower.
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Originally Posted by gm02ceta
Cool that it corners but it also added 6 lbs. of sprung mass on each corner vs stock. And yes they're still rather light for the new grip you've obtain. I bet the car is slower when you get on it, time to up the horsepower.
What most of the straight line ONLY, 900 to the wheels on boost people on here think is weak/lame power is STILL TOO MUCH for most road course, let alone autocross use, until one at least steps up to the Hoosier A/R7, 0 tread wear gumballs in that same size, (and these are TOTALLY useless on the street, even in the dry, due to their constantly flatting their very thin/light carcasses from picking up EVERY PIECE of road shrapnel) and maybe even then as well.


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