LOOK..16x8 lightweight SHO rims!!!!

[ManySHOs]

Does anyone forsee any potential brake cooling issues running a 16" rim over 12.2 rotors on the track (open track, not auto-x or drag race)?

Ian

 

[zak]

Ian, folks did it for years using those discs and slicers. The name Chen rings a bell . . . look in the SHOtimes archives.

 

[ManySHOs]

Ian, folks did it for years using those discs and slicers. The name Chen rings a bell . . . look in the SHOtimes archives.

Hmm, good point John. I think his first name was Scott. Back then, 17's were $$$$-I got the feeling that people "made-do" with the slicers. I seem to recall that Josh or someone else recommends against running the TD 16's with (13"?) rotors because of cooling issues. I guess a lot of it depends on spoke design, as well as rotor and rim size.

Ian

 

[Shoaz]

Does anyone forsee any potential brake cooling issues running a 16" rim over 12.2 rotors on the track (open track, not auto-x or drag race)?

You can expect brake heat issues on a SHO regardless of the size of the wheel or the brakes. They're heavy cars and can get up to pretty decent speeds on tracks with reasonable straights.

I have 12.5" brakes under 16" rims and haven't had any overheating problems since I installed ventilating ducts fed from the fog lamp openings. So 16" rims aren't necessarily the problem. Even with 17" rims heating is an issue.

 

[Jonny Cash]

PM sent - zak

:corn:

 

[DDakRT]

FWIW, I have 18x8 wheels with 38mm offset and 245/40/18 Kumho MX. I'm VERY (!!!) close to rubbing the struts in the back (about 3mm of clearance) and am rubbing the rear driver side fender.

 

[Storm-Chaser]

SHO, essentially, this group buy is only for a very specific rim specs, for one tire type, that will result in rubbing for most others owners that would never run a Hoosier?

And are there any plans to buy spares? Has the question be asked whether you can order sets of 5, versus 4?

The 40mm offset with the 10.1" wide Hoosier 245's will rub the strut. You'll have to use a spacer, which will move the tire outward (creating an effective offset of 37mm), which will likely require rolling the fender lip anyway.



If you want a different size/style, you need 5 buyers to get an order started.I personally want a lightweight 16x8 rim in this particular style/offset, and that's why I am trying to start this group buy.

If everything goes well, I'd consider doing another GB for a different style/size in the near future.

I should also mention there have been failure issues with the Rota "Attack" and "Subzero" models so I would recommend staying away from those rims.

 

[shomesomesho]

Did the load rating get sorted out yet?

I believe I heard 690 kg but let me confirm that with them again.

 

[shomesomesho]

SHO, essentially, this group buy is only for a very specific rim specs, for one tire type, that will result in rubbing for most others owners that would never run a Hoosier?

The rim specs are specific, yes. You can run any tire you like appropriate for a 16x8 rim. The specs for this rim are not for Hoosier's only, but they are meant to be Hoosier-friendly.

If you're going to run 245's in the rear, it's pretty much a given that you have to roll the fender on a Gen 1, regardless of which rim you buy. I can't speak for Gen II's as I've no experience with 245's on them, but see the post above.

If you're going to run "wide" 245's like the Hoosiers, or any tire with a section width > 10" in the rear, you'll have to trim (i.e. cut) the inner lip off the rear fender.

With the specs on these rims, you should be able to accomodate any 245 tire in the rear of a Gen 1 (as long as you are willing to roll the lip), and possibly a 255 tire if you are willing to cut the lip.

And are there any plans to buy spares? Has the question be asked whether you can order sets of 5, versus 4?

I can ask tomorrow if they'll accomodate sets of 5 or spares.

 

[shomesomesho]

OK, spoke with distributor today and here are some more updates:

Load rating:
640 kg (1,411 lbs.) Same as the load rating on my @ss heavy 17x8's.
The rims are JWL, VIA, and ISO certified.
No reported failures (cracks, bending, rim separation) with this model (Slipstream) under load conditions seen in road racing, autocross, and "street racing", excluding misshaps such as collisions with barriers, walls, solid objects, or other vehicles where rim damage is likely to occur. (Yes, the retailer actually used the term "street racing" which I thought was kind of funny.)

Regarding spares:
Rims are only made in increments of 4 (e.g. 20, 24, 28).
To accomodate spares among 5 buyers, the 5 buyers would have to order 6 sets (i.e. 24 rims total), and split the leftover 4 rims among buyers who desire spares. So of the 5 (or more) buyers, we would need 4 buyers who want 1 spare each, or 2 buyers who want 2 spares/each, etc. The spares would be pro-rated at a price of 0.25 x $585, or $146.25/spare.

Any other questions, let me know. :type: :type: :type:

Still need a couple more buyers to reach 5.

 

[chknhwk]

Actually all you would need would be four buyers and an extra set for spares. That would give you five sets purchased, no?
If I wasn't so damn broke I'd hit you up for a set, too. Being broke sucks, but it's nice owning a house finally. Good luck!

 

[baySHO_510]

Nice find.


Do they clear 13" brakes like the team dynamics 16 in wheels did???. Just curious

Same thing I was thinking... I would love to have some LIGHTWEIGHT wheels over my Cobras.

 

[shomesomesho]

Actually all you would need would be four buyers and an extra set for spares. That would give you five sets purchased, no?

True, if each buyer was willing to fork out another $146.25 for a spare. Are you guys willing to do that?

Being broke sucks, but it's nice owning a house finally.

Owning a house is much more important than getting a set of 16x8 rims. I'm glad someone has their priorities straight.

 

[K-Dawg]

I'd get rid of every SHO related thing I own if it meant I could buy a house.

 

[Jonny Cash]

What are you guys trying to say.. Am I the only one with a money pit SHO that owns a house?

Yea, my priorities are ass backwardsm thats nothing new..

 

[baySHO_510]

I have 3 SHO's (sorta money pits) and I own 1/2 of a house... does that count at all?

 

[chknhwk]

Hey, don't make it a big deal, I could just as easily put these wheels on my house as my car. OH SNAP! LOL!

Seriously, this is a great deal, somebody taking initiative and going out and making a group buy like this. Good job! If I had the cash right now I'd buy a set, between me and my girlfriend we own four sho's, I'm sure a set of wheels could come in handy!

 

[CircleTrackSHO]

I'd do them if they were steel, but aluminum doesn't help me at all..

 

[sdpatt]

The 40mm offset with the 10.1" wide Hoosier 245's will rub the strut. You'll have to use a spacer, which will move the tire outward (creating an effective offset of 37mm), which will likely require rolling the fender lip anyway.

I have a 16"x7.5" wheel and mount 225/55-16 tires. The wider versions of this tire size have left evidence on the rear struts that the inner sidewall has no more room to be offset any farther inboard. I have trimmed the outer fender lip to be about 1 cm wide to allow the outer sidewall to have room to roll. The F1 GS-D3's made me trim them a bit more. The 225/55-16 is as big as I can fit between the fenderwell and the strut in my Gen 1.

The tires from various manufacturers in a given tire size are not all the same dimensions. The Goodyear F1 GS-D3 was the widest so far, The Bridgestone RE-71 was wide, but not as wide as the Goodyears. The Bridgestone S-02 and S-03 tires have been noticeably narrower. The answer to what fits is "it depends."

 

[shomesomesho]

Last call, anyone else want in?

Looks like full polish steel grey is the most desired color.



Price $585 shipped for set of 4. $200 non-refundable deposit required (payable to the retailer).

See first post for full details.