Wheel options: is there anything other than 6UL?
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I am looking to move up to 9" wide wheels and 6UL's are the obvious choice, but I would like to see if there is anything comparable out there that I haven't thought of/seen.
Is there a 15x9 that is comparable in weight and strength to the 6UL that: 1. doesn't look like it is made of plastic and 2. not going to run me $500+ per wheel?
For those concerned with what they will be used for they will be wrapped with ra1's for the time being and see some autox and maybe a track day or two (if I can get it together before the end of the season) and thay are going on a na.
Is there a 15x9 that is comparable in weight and strength to the 6UL that: 1. doesn't look like it is made of plastic and 2. not going to run me $500+ per wheel?
For those concerned with what they will be used for they will be wrapped with ra1's for the time being and see some autox and maybe a track day or two (if I can get it together before the end of the season) and thay are going on a na.
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Yes, the tirerack wheels are the plastic looking ones imo. In real life they aren't as bad but I still don't care for them.
viperormiata, do you know the weight on the varrs wheels? Not interested in spending big bucks but still an option.
viperormiata, do you know the weight on the varrs wheels? Not interested in spending big bucks but still an option.
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They also make a 15x9 TE-37
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They are probably the most populer, high end knock off wheel manufacturer. Super popular in the "vip" crowd. Their wheels are very top notch. They probably don't publish the weights because the "vip" slammed homos don't care.
I found the weight, though. the 15x9 TE-37 is 16lbs, the 15x8 is 14.5lbs.
No news on the CCW knock offs, though.
I found the weight, though. the 15x9 TE-37 is 16lbs, the 15x8 is 14.5lbs.
No news on the CCW knock offs, though.
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Rota has the k7 in a functional 15x9
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In my research on the varrs, they make 1 size and adjust the offset of that wheel by shaving the hub. I tried emailing them months ago about a wheel and they forwarded me to some engrish speaking guy who didn't even come close to answering my questions.
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In my research on the varrs, they make 1 size and adjust the offset of that wheel by shaving the hub. I tried emailing them months ago about a wheel and they forwarded me to some engrish speaking guy who didn't even come close to answering my questions.
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I love how much everyone hates on c3m's. Makes me enjoy them that much more lol.
I wish we had more options tho. It's either be like everyone and their father and get 6uls or be a loser like me and buy from tire rack
I wish we had more options tho. It's either be like everyone and their father and get 6uls or be a loser like me and buy from tire rack
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When someone wants to give me the extra coin to buy the UL's I will be happy to run them. Until that time (I assume will never happen) I will keep saving for the CM's.
Also there are different reasons for different wheels. The weight of the wheel matters to some to others not so much. I have 200+HP I don't think a pound or two will matter much... That and i am 6'1 270lbs I should more worry about the dead weight in the drivers seat than on the corners
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