Anyone who has spent a Saturday at an autocross event or a road course knows that lighter is better. Lighter is especially better when referring to unsprung weight. Unsprung weight is anything not supported by the suspension of your vehicle such as wheels, tires and brakes. As one of the best…
…These wheels are designed to achieve the strongest wheel possible using the least amount of material. Many cast wheels are created the opposite way from a track wheel: form over function. The wheel looks good, so people want to put it on their car and dress up their ride. A track wheel is designed…
…perfection helps them deliver the best in modern alloy wheels. Creating the unique styles for today's market, Enkei Racing Series wheels are manufactured using the MAT (Most Advanced Technology) process. This combines one-piece cast wheel technology with a process of spinning the rim. Using this…
…of autocross tires. The first group is made up of dedicated track tires that are DOT approved, but are never intended for street use. Drivers using these tires want maximum dry grip and will have separate wheels to install at the track. I believe the best tires in the Dry Racetrack & Autocross…
…out...like its wheels! Yes, wheels do wear out. Or better stated, they fatigue. Because wheels are so critical to the driver's safety, top racing teams visually inspect their wheels at the track, monitor the total number of hours they are used, and crack test them on a periodic basis. Any wheel that…
…the right wheels for their intended purpose. Steel Wheel Method: Stamped sheet steel Purpose: Simple winter and year-round driving in a touring driving style without aggressive driving Limitations: Will not mount race tires or autocross tires, not safe for autocross or road racing Gravity Cast Wheel…
…loose surfaces, requesting wide tires be mounted on relatively narrow wheels. Conversely, some off-road vehicle styles are evolving to make lower-profile tires stretched onto wider wheels a desirable look. While tire and wheel combinations that fall outside the tire s rim width range have been…
…weighting across selected categories. * Recommended * Wet * Dry * * * * Winter * Comfort * Treadwear * * * Apply Compare Selected Racetrack & Autocross Only * [X] Wet Performance Hydroplaning Resistance Wet Traction * 7.0 7.2 * 5.0 5.7 * 4.3 5.8 * [X] Dry Performance Cornering Stability Dry Traction…
…Category: Racetrack & Autocross Only Change Category DOT-legal competition tires focused on lowering lap times in dry conditions. Not for street use or wet track conditions. Never intended to be driven on the street or exposed to near-freezin g temperatures, Racetrack & Autocross Only special-use…
…Category: Racetrack & Autocross Only Change Category DOT-legal competition tires focused on lowering lap times in dry conditions. Not for street use or wet track conditions. Never intended to be driven on the street or exposed to near-freezin g temperatures, Racetrack & Autocross Only special-use…
…wheels. I do some autocross, drag and track racing as a hobby. I needed 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…
…is a 17X9 62mm offset wheel that fits front and rear on the Honda S2000 for autocrossing. You can run the 255/40R17 tires front and rear for the best handling. It is a very aggressive application for the street but to be competitive in this class it is the best option. The wheel is only 19.2 lbs and…
…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…
…achieved with the now-discontinued g-Force T/A KD, the g-Force Rival is being released size by size as production is completed. For SCCA autocrossers, this roll out would normally present a bit of a challenge because of SCCA's "6 and 4" rule that requires a new tire to be available…
…brakes lock up causing the tires to slide. Many race tire manufacturers provide guidelines on how to mount their race tires on wheels so they are suited for specific wheel positions. For example, the tire identifier (often a specification number, identification code or serial number that is branded…
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