Lightweight wheels - Page 2

68Coupe · 11-26-2008, 09:29 AM

Greg did the swap pick up any ET

Nova4301 · 11-26-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrin Christen

You raced a white corvette with the black nose and wheels, how could I forget! You and your brother Jeremy were always on the number. I seem to rember losing a close one to you at Noble in the late rounds a few years back. Are you guys still running SST?

We still run SST some. We run more IHRA stuff lately...more bang for your buck with double event or even triple event weekends...and they cater to the sportsman racers better. My brother has been running the vette and I just starting running my nova in Hot Rod this year with some success. The question on the wheels is really for a stocker nova I am building...not too worried about weight on my 10.90 car.

Eric Merryfield · 11-26-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Coupe

Greg did the swap pick up any ET

I have a set of convo pro's front runners in the garage, if I remember correctly, they are 15 X 3.5 or 4 and weigh around 10 pounds. If I get a chance this weekend, I will weigh them, along with the convo pro rears that have new hoosier light weights and the weld racing super 2's with standard radials.

The tire weights are just as critical. I have moroso front runners on the dakota, nice light tire.

formula447 · 11-26-2008, 12:55 PM

Bogart D-10s 15x4 7lbs and they look great.

Ron Miller · 11-26-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by formula447

Bogart D-10s 15x4 7lbs and they look great.

Are these for sale ?? How much did you pay for them. I'm looking for a pair of fronts 15 x 4 with 2 & 1/2 back space. 4 & 3/4 bolt space.

Thanks

Ron

greg fulk · 11-26-2008, 02:01 PM

68coupe I can't answer that...i do so much "stuff" to slow this car down that I really don't know if it helped or not E.T. wise.

Myron Piatek · 11-26-2008, 05:07 PM

FYI - I was just told that the new one piece forged wheels are coming in at a little over 7 lbs and are 15x3.5. - $405.65 racer net

Their 3 piece wheels w/billet centers come in at a little over 8 lbs and are 15x4. - $299.25 racer net

Weights will vary a little based on design. You would have to call for more detailed info.

www.holeshotwheels.com

Tim H · 11-26-2008, 08:36 PM

Must these Holeshot wheels be purchased direct,because they are custom made ? Do they have any distributors who sell to Canadians ?? I have submitted their online form asking these questions.
Are there many other wheel mfrs that can supply a 15 x 14 w/ 8 1/2 or 8 7/8 " backspace ?

james schaechter · 11-26-2008, 10:52 PM

Larry Hodge has the new MT wheels. He weighed one and it was 7.1 lbs! and SFI. I had a set of Monocoques and they cracked. I think the new MT's are worth a look.

The Hawk · 11-26-2008, 11:06 PM

Just curious. On a Stock or Super Stock type car,has anyone noticed much of a difference in ET by putting on a lighter wheel? You put on a lighter wheel,you have to compensate for the weight elsewhere,unless you are having a problem making the minimum. On my V6 stockers,I`ve never noticed a difference between a light weight aluminum wheel and a steel wheel after compensating the weight difference.

11-26-2008, 09:29 AM	#11
68Coupe Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 81 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Lightweight wheels Greg did the swap pick up any ET

11-26-2008, 12:55 PM	#14
formula447 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lightweight wheels Bogart D-10s 15x4 7lbs and they look great.

11-26-2008, 02:01 PM	#16
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Lightweight wheels 68coupe I can't answer that...i do so much "stuff" to slow this car down that I really don't know if it helped or not E.T. wise. __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

11-26-2008, 05:07 PM	#17
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,538 Likes: 34 Liked 132 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Lightweight wheels FYI - I was just told that the new one piece forged wheels are coming in at a little over 7 lbs and are 15x3.5. - $405.65 racer net Their 3 piece wheels w/billet centers come in at a little over 8 lbs and are 15x4. - $299.25 racer net Weights will vary a little based on design. You would have to call for more detailed info. www.holeshotwheels.com __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing Last edited by Myron Piatek; 11-26-2008 at 05:26 PM.

11-26-2008, 08:36 PM	#18
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,010 Likes: 898 Liked 430 Times in 142 Posts	Re: Lightweight wheels Must these Holeshot wheels be purchased direct,because they are custom made ? Do they have any distributors who sell to Canadians ?? I have submitted their online form asking these questions. Are there many other wheel mfrs that can supply a 15 x 14 w/ 8 1/2 or 8 7/8 " backspace ?

11-26-2008, 10:52 PM	#19
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,928 Likes: 1,071 Liked 1,212 Times in 249 Posts	Re: Lightweight wheels Larry Hodge has the new MT wheels. He weighed one and it was 7.1 lbs! and SFI. I had a set of Monocoques and they cracked. I think the new MT's are worth a look. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

11-26-2008, 11:06 PM	#20
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,185 Likes: 0 Liked 235 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Lightweight wheels Just curious. On a Stock or Super Stock type car,has anyone noticed much of a difference in ET by putting on a lighter wheel? You put on a lighter wheel,you have to compensate for the weight elsewhere,unless you are having a problem making the minimum. On my V6 stockers,I`ve never noticed a difference between a light weight aluminum wheel and a steel wheel after compensating the weight difference. __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It Last edited by The Hawk; 11-26-2008 at 11:08 PM.