Thoughts on 17's vs 18's....
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Thoughts on 17's vs 18's....
When I bought my JCW, I sold the Challenge wheels. (17's) I bought a lighter set of OZ Ultraleggera's in 17's.
This weekend I purchased another set of Ultraleggera's except in 18's. I was going to use the 18's on the street and take the 17's to the track.
One of my fears was trashing the rims if I hit a pothole.
Any thoughts on my track choice or should I take the 18's to the track? I don't know how much the 18's weigh but the 17's are only 14.xx lbs so either way I'm sure they'll work fine.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Mark
This weekend I purchased another set of Ultraleggera's except in 18's. I was going to use the 18's on the street and take the 17's to the track.
One of my fears was trashing the rims if I hit a pothole.
Any thoughts on my track choice or should I take the 18's to the track? I don't know how much the 18's weigh but the 17's are only 14.xx lbs so either way I'm sure they'll work fine.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Mark
#2
The best place to lose mass is that which is rotational and unsprung -- i.e. wheels and tires. The 17" Ultraleggera will almost certainly be lighter than the 18" so I would stick with the 17" for track. Another consideration is that 17" tires cost less and you will go through them faster when putting track miles on them.
I have the 17" Alleggerita and will be tracking the MINI for the first time this weekend (although I have previous experience tracking M cars).
I have the 17" Alleggerita and will be tracking the MINI for the first time this weekend (although I have previous experience tracking M cars).
#3
The best place to lose mass is that which is rotational and unsprung -- i.e. wheels and tires. The 17" Ultraleggera will almost certainly be lighter than the 18" so I would stick with the 17" for track. Another consideration is that 17" tires cost less and you will go through them faster when putting track miles on them.
I have the 17" Alleggerita and will be tracking the MINI for the first time this weekend (although I have previous experience tracking M cars).
I have the 17" Alleggerita and will be tracking the MINI for the first time this weekend (although I have previous experience tracking M cars).
That logic is enough to make me chance the 18's getting damaged. (which incidently doesn't really matter... I have a rim and tire warranty)
Thanks bud,
Much appreciated.
Mark
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I was assured that it was for whatever was on the car. Guess I need to go back and read since what if I had a set of 3000 per piece carbon fiber wheels?
I'll let you know what happens.
Thanks,
Mark
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