Re: [scca] 7.7# wheels found!!!!

[Paul Krucke <vwfan53@yahoo.com>]

---Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net> wrote:
>
> Paul Krucke wrote:
> 
> > While pursuing ATS wheels ABD was the last know distributor, I spoke
> > with Dave at ABD and they carry a line of wheels by Bogart (of drag
> > racing fame) that in a 14x6 configuration weigh 7.7lbs and the
beauty
> > is these wheels are made to order with whatever backspacing/offset.
> > So I could go with 14x6 32ET!!!!
> 
> Just make sure the wheels are approved for autocross or road racing. 
> Drag wheels are notorious for their lack of strength under cornering
> loads and aren't designed for that stuff...just make sure what you're
> getting isn't a drag wheel.

Good point!  I will follow up on that.  I am also checking some weight
on Koenigs, as they seem to feature a few 14x6 with nice style.  Any
comments on those?

> > 
> > Any comments?
> > 
> > Thank god my wifes company who will be sponsoring us has agreed to
pay
> > for tires and wheels.  These wheels are $250.00 each.
> 
> You bastard!(No offense, Jason!) I hate you!!!! ;-)
> > 
> > BTW:  how much does an BFG R1 weigh with say 38PSI.  Out of
curisioty
> > Mr. Jim Buck what pressures were you running in your E-Stock champ?
> 
> usually 36 front 32 rear, but that can really change with conditions
and
> with minor alignment adjustments, so you really have to experiment. 
> Just start really high, and bleed down. 

Noted.

> 
> Jim

==
-Paul
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