Bent 17x10 6ULs
05-15-2018, 06:36 PM
#11
I posted it on the Facebook post, but most of these affordable, yet lightweight track wheels are known for failures. n-thing that wheels are absolutely consumables and should be inspected regularly when tracked, especially on r-comps. Tire Rack even went to the effort of posting an article about it: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiret...jsp?techid=110
Some wheels are absolutely notorious for it, like the Kosei K1 cracking spokes, Fiskes cracking barrels, and OE C7 Corvette wheels cracking spokes.
Some wheels are absolutely notorious for it, like the Kosei K1 cracking spokes, Fiskes cracking barrels, and OE C7 Corvette wheels cracking spokes.
05-16-2018, 10:09 AM
#12
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I used to be on the cheap, quality, lightweight cast track wheel plan myself. After turning a set of RPF-1s into hexagons after.... 6 track days? My "beater" track wheels are CE28Ns now. 7 full days on R-comps and they're still absolutely perfect.
In my experience, however, not all cast wheels are created equally. My old Enkei NT03+Ms had well over 15 days on them, and they never bent or cracked. When I finally sold them, the only evidence of them being used as track wheels was the brake dust haha.
In my experience, however, not all cast wheels are created equally. My old Enkei NT03+Ms had well over 15 days on them, and they never bent or cracked. When I finally sold them, the only evidence of them being used as track wheels was the brake dust haha.
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Kami Speed (05-16-2018)
05-17-2018, 11:47 AM
#13
i haven't tested my self, but the spokes does allow plenty of clearance, it bents outwards than inward toward the edge. (just alittle, not alot) the spokes are very beefy, there is a little bowl machined out in the center(back of the spoke), i guess to reduce the weight and rotational mass.
05-18-2018, 03:01 AM
#14
Like your brake thread, I'll follow by saying I've had very similar experiences. I started with a set of 17x9 6ULRs and CE28Ns. After five years of autocrossing and 15-20 days of tracking, the 949s were bent while the CE28Ns were still perfectly round. I have since made the switch to 10" wheels.
From the unboxing I realized the 949 6ULs were not for me. The 949s are built to lower tolerances and less load rating compared to a Wedsport SA72R. As such, the roundness and the finish are visibly imperfect. They are certainly affordable, but you get what you pay for. Though the SA72R is heavier (~20lbs vs ~18lbs), I have a lot more confidence in my wheel choice. Every one of them came out of the box perfectly round and well finished. I'm six days, or 15 hours, into my Wedsport SA-72R 17x10+55 and they still remain perfect.
From the unboxing I realized the 949 6ULs were not for me. The 949s are built to lower tolerances and less load rating compared to a Wedsport SA72R. As such, the roundness and the finish are visibly imperfect. They are certainly affordable, but you get what you pay for. Though the SA72R is heavier (~20lbs vs ~18lbs), I have a lot more confidence in my wheel choice. Every one of them came out of the box perfectly round and well finished. I'm six days, or 15 hours, into my Wedsport SA-72R 17x10+55 and they still remain perfect.
05-19-2018, 01:58 PM
#15
Like your brake thread, I'll follow by saying I've had very similar experiences. I started with a set of 17x9 6ULRs and CE28Ns. After five years of autocrossing and 15-20 days of tracking, the 949s were bent while the CE28Ns were still perfectly round. I have since made the switch to 10" wheels.
From the unboxing I realized the 949 6ULs were not for me. The 949s are built to lower tolerances and less load rating compared to a Wedsport SA72R. As such, the roundness and the finish are visibly imperfect. They are certainly affordable, but you get what you pay for. Though the SA72R is heavier (~20lbs vs ~18lbs), I have a lot more confidence in my wheel choice. Every one of them came out of the box perfectly round and well finished. I'm six days, or 15 hours, into my Wedsport SA-72R 17x10+55 and they still remain perfect.
From the unboxing I realized the 949 6ULs were not for me. The 949s are built to lower tolerances and less load rating compared to a Wedsport SA72R. As such, the roundness and the finish are visibly imperfect. They are certainly affordable, but you get what you pay for. Though the SA72R is heavier (~20lbs vs ~18lbs), I have a lot more confidence in my wheel choice. Every one of them came out of the box perfectly round and well finished. I'm six days, or 15 hours, into my Wedsport SA-72R 17x10+55 and they still remain perfect.
05-19-2018, 03:20 PM
#16
I'm actually going to order up a set. The 949 6UL group buy from THmotorsports is experiencing "overseas manufacturing issues." So, I cancelled my order. I'll spend an extra $250 and grab a set of these instead.
05-19-2018, 04:37 PM
#17
I found this from the "official stoptech bbk wheel fitment" thread.
I'm actually going to order up a set. The 949 6UL group buy from THmotorsports is experiencing "overseas manufacturing issues." So, I cancelled my order. I'll spend an extra $250 and grab a set of these instead.
I'm actually going to order up a set. The 949 6UL group buy from THmotorsports is experiencing "overseas manufacturing issues." So, I cancelled my order. I'll spend an extra $250 and grab a set of these instead.
05-19-2018, 07:39 PM
#18
Those Wedsport SA-72R 17x10+55 are looking like a very attractive options as well. That wheel hasn't really come up my radar until now. They state that they are compatible with m14 studs; does anyone know if that means we need a special lug nut or something for our m12?
05-21-2018, 07:38 AM
#19
Those Wedsport SA-72R 17x10+55 are looking like a very attractive options as well. That wheel hasn't really come up my radar until now. They state that they are compatible with m14 studs; does anyone know if that means we need a special lug nut or something for our m12?
