Why on earth would anyone buy new stock wheels for racing? There are take-off
wheels available for virtually any car made in reasonable Stock class
quantities. There's an entire INDUSTRY catering to all the people buying
aftermarket wheels for their cars.
KeS
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-autox@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-autox@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Ajstratton@aol.com
> Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2000 09:52
> To: autox@autox.team.net
> Subject: Wheel rules
>
>
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> In my experience, the only aftermarket wheels that cost significantly more
> than new stock were two and three piece, and forged aluminum type race
> wheels. My Revolutions cost $140 each; half of factory. The remainder of
> my wheels are junkyard takeoffs. Pretty good deal if you don't mind the
> torch/grinder marks..
>
> Of course once you get rid of the wheel allowance, there is no need for
> spacers, +/- track allowances, and the need for longer stud bolts.. Saves me
> $100. Puts me on some REALLY skinny tires!
>
> An interesting idea was raised somewhere along this thread. That would be
> the concept of claiming. I don't know if it still goes on in the dirt bike
> world, but I remember when a privateer bought a factory bike for a song.
> This might be more appropriate for Pro's, Things that make you go Hmmmmm.
>
> Alan Stratton
> GS 40 GSX (Trailer Queen)
> When you dump the clutch at 6500 RPM,
> 1500 miles from home, you'll know why!
>
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