------Original Message------
From: Mike Mitchell <mitchell@gatecom.com>
To: Ajstratton@aol.com
Sent: July 10, 2000 2:43:40 PM GMT
Subject: Re: Wheel rules
> In 'stock' classes, why do the rules allow many shock and tire
> choices, yet limit wheel size to stock?
Probably because shocks and tires are normal wear items; wheels are not.
> Wouldn't it be more practical, convenient and in some cases
> cheaper to allow up to a particular rim width in a class?
I don't know about the cheaper part; this would depend on the car. I found a
used set of OEM alloys for my '91 Miata for $225. As for practical, you may
have a point, but then the car isn't stock.
> Wouldn't this be any easy way to even out somewhat competition
> between cars in a class...e,g,. allowing all cars to run up to
> 6 or 7 inch width (with no big offset) in a specific class?
I'd love to see this go into effect! I run 5.5" wide wheels in stock. Even a
6" wheel would make things a lot easier; 7" would be really nice.
But once again, it ain't stock. And yes, I know, neither is the sway bar
allowance, but let's just leave that can of worms closed for now.
Scot
'91 CS Miata - 14x6" street wheels w/35mm offset (found that out when my LR
tire went flat yesterday)
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