Coco_951

All,
I’m looking for a set of 4 SPB wheels 8.5 x 17s. I’m trying to avoid eBay purchasing 2 sets just for the rears. Someone on here has been hoarding wheels and wants to unload 4 at a reasonable price. My ideal seller can exchange these wheels for cash at the PCA Hallett race, but I would consider paying for shipping if that isn’t happening. Come on, you can use that space(and $$) for something else!
PM me.
Corey

audipwr1

These things have become valuable as gold, pretty crazy. On craiglist you only see full sets or just fronts, never just rears.

Good luck with the search

Coco_951

Well the lack of response on this post makes my next moves pretty clear. I guess I can always use the fronts as yard art or something.
Thanks

mmuller

Your experience with getting the wheels is par for the course. They are hard to come buy. Patience pays off and keeping a keen eye out.

Captain Slow

So I guess none of you are running a staggered setup? I know the square setup is better for tire conservation but is it also faster?

mmuller

I use square exclusivley and have never tried staggered. To me the benefits are a little more front end grip due to more rubber and the ability to put any wheel/tire on any corner of the car. Staggered to me just seems like to much effort all around.

I am sure you give up some straight line speed due to the tire poking out of the fenders some and a fraction more rubber on the road, but so far it hasn't been a bother to me at least.

sbelles

I bought two sets of rears on ebay in the past year, $550 for all four. They are out there, you just have to keep watching.

nolocontendere

Why not change the rule to allow any 17 x 8.5 wheel that weigh at least as much as oem?

mmuller

I think mostly because if we use OEM wheels, there is no question that it's legal. If you open it up to any wheel on the market meeting a specific weight, then we all need more knowledge about what is at weight and what is not. An under weight wheel would be a big advantage in a class of very closely mandated cars.

So, as much as I would like to agree that makes the most sense, I think it would actually have a negative affect on the class.