Rockit's GT3 w/ K58's
#16
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bass gt3,
if you look at K58 closely, near the circumference of the rim there's a bend/lip. you don't have that on the "reverse" K58R's. as a result the wheel looks bigger than it really is. a 18" K58R uses 19" centers. goto kinesis web site and you will see the difference. reverse also cost more.
if you look at K58 closely, near the circumference of the rim there's a bend/lip. you don't have that on the "reverse" K58R's. as a result the wheel looks bigger than it really is. a 18" K58R uses 19" centers. goto kinesis web site and you will see the difference. reverse also cost more.
#17
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Originally posted by Bass GT3
Rockit,
Could you let me know the exact sizes of the wheels you just purloined including the offsets, and sorry to show my ignorance, but what is the difference between the "normal" and "reversed" centre/ rim thingy's?
Best Regards,
Steve B
PS. VERY nice in the shot peened finish!
Rockit,
Could you let me know the exact sizes of the wheels you just purloined including the offsets, and sorry to show my ignorance, but what is the difference between the "normal" and "reversed" centre/ rim thingy's?
Best Regards,
Steve B
PS. VERY nice in the shot peened finish!
WE is very knowlegeable and they specialize in Porsche's...ask for John, one of the owners for more info.
http://www.wheelenhancement.com/
#18
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Mooty, Rockit,
Thanks!
Also, i forgot to ask. Do Kinesis wheels require any special valves as being in the UK, it might prove tricky come tyre change time. Would like to know B4 i commit and give myself a potential headache.
Many Thanks,
Steve B
Thanks!
Also, i forgot to ask. Do Kinesis wheels require any special valves as being in the UK, it might prove tricky come tyre change time. Would like to know B4 i commit and give myself a potential headache.
Many Thanks,
Steve B
#19
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Originally posted by Bass GT3
Mooty, Rockit,
Thanks!
Also, i forgot to ask. Do Kinesis wheels require any special valves as being in the UK, it might prove tricky come tyre change time. Would like to know B4 i commit and give myself a potential headache.
Many Thanks,
Steve B
Mooty, Rockit,
Thanks!
Also, i forgot to ask. Do Kinesis wheels require any special valves as being in the UK, it might prove tricky come tyre change time. Would like to know B4 i commit and give myself a potential headache.
Many Thanks,
Steve B
#21
Nordschleife Master
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Steve, to make sure there's no confusion, the valve stems are metal, not metal sleaved rubber. They are bolted firmly to the wheel rim from the factory...
#22
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Rockit,
Ahhh. I see. Never seen that over here. Might be a problem then.
So are these a consumable item then? What happens when you change the tyres? Can the valves only be changed by Kinesis? Will peace and tranquility reign on Rennlist?
Answers on a postcard please....
Many Thanks,
Steve B
Ahhh. I see. Never seen that over here. Might be a problem then.
So are these a consumable item then? What happens when you change the tyres? Can the valves only be changed by Kinesis? Will peace and tranquility reign on Rennlist?
Answers on a postcard please....
Many Thanks,
Steve B
#23
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Originally posted by Bass GT3
Rockit,
Ahhh. I see. Never seen that over here. Might be a problem then.
So are these a consumable item then? What happens when you change the tyres? Can the valves only be changed by Kinesis? Will peace and tranquility reign on Rennlist?
Answers on a postcard please....
Many Thanks,
Steve B
Rockit,
Ahhh. I see. Never seen that over here. Might be a problem then.
So are these a consumable item then? What happens when you change the tyres? Can the valves only be changed by Kinesis? Will peace and tranquility reign on Rennlist?
Answers on a postcard please....
Many Thanks,
Steve B
#24
The valve stem that we use on the standard drop center wheels is relatively standard. We do use a unique rubber seal, but not so unique that someone in a remote area (parked next to the pub for example) would not be able to find something that will work. Schrader Bridgeport makes many of their unique valve stems in the UK and their aluminum racing valve works just fine.