Race wheel suppliers
11-18-2010, 12:50 AM
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Just to clarify, on an SC the 9" rear wheels have to be fitted VERY well or there are problems. John at CCW has it 100% correct. His wheels are 10" overall, have a 5.5" backspace, and that equates to a 12.7mm offset. Any variation will either rub inside or outside with a 275/35 R6. As far as aero, waaaay beyond what we poor amateurs can measure
11-18-2010, 06:52 AM
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Lowering two inches decreases wind resistance but also has the effect of stiffening the chassis. See Fred Puhn "How To Make Your Car Handle". 15 inch effect may be more about suspension than gearing.
11-18-2010, 09:58 AM
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I have a set of forgelines and a set of Jongbloeds. The Jongbloeds are sooo much lighter than the Forgelines. I think the weight really makes a difference. Get the lightest you can find that meet your needs and budget.
I like the one piece wheels also but not too many makers out there.
Fred - what brand did you get? Sounds like your are not happy, why?
I like the one piece wheels also but not too many makers out there.
Fred - what brand did you get? Sounds like your are not happy, why?
11-18-2010, 10:03 AM
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Just to clarify, on an SC the 9" rear wheels have to be fitted VERY well or there are problems. John at CCW has it 100% correct. His wheels are 10" overall, have a 5.5" backspace, and that equates to a 12.7mm offset. Any variation will either rub inside or outside with a 275/35 R6. As far as aero, waaaay beyond what we poor amateurs can measure
How much are the Jongbloeds?
11-18-2010, 11:51 AM
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Sorry for the problems finding the wheels in the classifieds. I do not know what happened they were there a couple of days ago. Will repost. The wheels are listed in the member classifieds, PCA classifieds and 944 Cup classifieds.
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11-18-2010, 12:07 PM
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Here's the ad for those that couldn't find it:
selling these 8 and 9 x 15" BBS wheels. Wheels came off a 3.0 turbo but should fit any widebody 911 up to 89. Offsets listed in pictures. Wheel are straight and true and in good shape. Come with center caps. Asking $900 plus shipping. E-mail josephmilne@hotmail.com
selling these 8 and 9 x 15" BBS wheels. Wheels came off a 3.0 turbo but should fit any widebody 911 up to 89. Offsets listed in pictures. Wheel are straight and true and in good shape. Come with center caps. Asking $900 plus shipping. E-mail josephmilne@hotmail.com
11-18-2010, 12:14 PM
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Here's the ad for those that couldn't find it:
selling these 8 and 9 x 15" BBS wheels. Wheels came off a 3.0 turbo but should fit any widebody 911 up to 89. Offsets listed in pictures. Wheel are straight and true and in good shape. Come with center caps. Asking $900 plus shipping. E-mail josephmilne@hotmail.com
selling these 8 and 9 x 15" BBS wheels. Wheels came off a 3.0 turbo but should fit any widebody 911 up to 89. Offsets listed in pictures. Wheel are straight and true and in good shape. Come with center caps. Asking $900 plus shipping. E-mail josephmilne@hotmail.com
11-18-2010, 12:20 PM
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It seems that BBS made a lot of 9" wheels with a 5" offset and they just stick out a little too far to work. Too bad as there seems to be quite a few sets out there. Be nice if there was enough meat to mill off about 3/8", then they would most likely work great..
11-18-2010, 12:35 PM
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Just to clarify, on an SC the 9" rear wheels have to be fitted VERY well or there are problems. John at CCW has it 100% correct. His wheels are 10" overall, have a 5.5" backspace, and that equates to a 12.7mm offset. Any variation will either rub inside or outside with a 275/35 R6. As far as aero, waaaay beyond what we poor amateurs can measure
11-18-2010, 12:37 PM
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There is also the C3 RS 9x15 w/ ET3, it only weights 13.5#, but is also a widebody wheel, it would stick out too far on your SC.
11-18-2010, 02:52 PM
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Do they really rub on an SC with 275/35/15? Seems like the car would have to be slammed like a rice boi to rub with such low tires. I guess I will have to test on my car to see if they would work, the 245/45/15 fit and were awesome, like a mini RSR.
11-18-2010, 02:58 PM
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they don't rub with proper fender rolling.
QUOTE=analogmike;8067409]Do they really rub on an SC with 275/35/15? Seems like the car would have to be slammed like a rice boi to rub with such low tires. I guess I will have to test on my car to see if they would work, the 245/45/15 fit and were awesome, like a mini RSR.
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QUOTE=analogmike;8067409]Do they really rub on an SC with 275/35/15? Seems like the car would have to be slammed like a rice boi to rub with such low tires. I guess I will have to test on my car to see if they would work, the 245/45/15 fit and were awesome, like a mini RSR.
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Last edited by FredC; 11-18-2010 at 03:21 PM.
