…expensive rolled, stamped and welded steel wheels with cast aluminum alloy wheels. Ever since the development of the original mag wheels, which actually used a magnesium alloy to reduce wheel weight on the race cars of the 1950s, lightweight wheels, where they are allowed by the rules, have been…
…different tire and wheel sizes. Three identical Ford Mustang GT's were outfitting with different tire and wheel packages. Car #1 was fitted with OE 17x8 wheels with 235/55-17 tires Car #2 was on 18x9.5 Ford wheels with 245/45-18 tires Car #3 sat on the same 18x9.5" wheels with 285/40-18 tires…
…Wheel Package for E350 4MATIC Since you've selected your E350 4MATIC for ultimate safety in the worst conditions, I recommend 235/45R17 Studless Ice and Snow Bridgestone Blizzak WS70s on 17x8 44mm offset bright silver Sport Edition ST3 wheels at $1440*. 235/45R17 Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 17x8…
…about 18.5 lbs. and the 18x9 wheels at approximately 19.2 lbs. With fitments starting at $169* each, the Traklite is an extremely attractive option for your days at the track. Available fitments: * 17x7 5-114 ET45 * 17x7 5-100 ET45 * 17x7 5-112 ET45 * 17x8 5-114 ET40 * 17x8 5-112 ET40 * 18x8 5-114…
You just finished the bodywork on your '67 Ford and don't want the 14x5.5 wheels, you want the 17x8 chrome wheels to finish off the look! Here is a road map to matching a custom wheel and tire combo to your classic car or restomod. 1. Bolt pattern. You can’t just say, “It’s a Ford…
…fitments for these wheels include the newer Ford F-150 trucks, Ford Expeditions, Chevy Silverado trucks and the Dodge Ram. Also, we offer some of their wider, low offset off-road fitments. Black Rock 937 Type 8P Steel Black Rock 942 Type D Steel 17x8 For more steel wheel options for your vehicle,…
…a wheel that would meet the high stress demands and still work great on the street. The OZ wheels are strong and reliable and lighter weight for more performance. O.Z. has been making wheels since 1971 and not only makes wheels for street cars but F1 racing cars as well. I went with a 17X8 wheel so…
…lower offset wheel will add torque steer to a front-wheel drive Civic Si. I prefer a 45mm offset wheel, however it'll knock me out of the stock autocross class (those heading to Nationals in Lincoln are no doubt relieved). A wider wheel will enhance steering response. Lighter wheels will effect…
…arches can accommodate a width up to 265mm with the correct wheel. Autocross and track driving participants will likely wish to use a square set-up to maintain the car's balance. The hot set-up for these, in my opinion, would be a 17x8 wheel using a 245/40-17 tire at all four corners. This tire…
…popular as track wheels, they also make great street wheels for many drivers. In fact, I used the Kosei K1 Racing wheel on my Mazda Miata almost exclusively as a street wheel. You can read about about my experience with the wheel by taking a look at "Kosei K1 Racing Wheels for Mazda…
…racing series. They are a complete street wheel but they only weigh 15.6 lbs in a 17x8 wheel. Unlike other racing series, these cars are dedicated race cars but they are running street wheels that anybody can buy and use on their own car. Lightweight wheels will improve the car's performance by…
…the O.Z. Alleggerita HLT. They are a street wheel being used on a race car in the Continental Challenge Street Tuner class and give more than enough performance and durability to handle the track and the street. They are a lightweight 15.6 lbs on a 17X8 wheel and are available in custom colors for a…
…a new wheel with a different offset? A higher offset results in the wheel and tire moving more in (towards the hub). A lower offset causes the wheel and tire to move out (towards the fender). What happens when you replace the 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sport's 16x7 44 mm offset wheels with the 17x8 6 mm…
…wheels for the FR-S and BRZ (fitment is obviously the same for both). The Original Equipment wheel is 17x7, 5-100 48mm offset. Many drivers will prefer a wider, lightweight wheel with the same offset. If you prefer a wheel that weighs less than 18 lbs., the list is narrowed down to: the 17x8 45ET…
…If he goes with a 2012 Mustang, I would advise purchasing the 225/60R17 Studless Ice & Snow Michelin X-Ice Xi3 on black or silver 17x8 45ET MSW Type 19 wheels. 225/60R17 Michelin X-Ice Xi3 MSW Type 19 Black Painted MSW Type 19 Silver Painted I like the X-Ice Xi3's blend of ice, packed snow…
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