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Old May 12, 2004 | 06:58 AM
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If you want something cheap and light you can't go wrong with Rota's. As far as size I would stick with 15's and try to find a 7" wide rim. Since you have a common lug pattern you shouldn't have any problems. I think Rota actually makes the Slipstream's in a 7" width.
Old May 12, 2004 | 07:25 AM
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im running azenis on my stock 15x6.5 rim. if i had a 15x7 i'd get 225 50 but i dont =]
Old May 12, 2004 | 01:38 PM
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Default Re: May 2nd @ Pungo

Originally Posted by Matt's DC2
One more question for you guys, if i go ahead and get some azenas, i am going to need a different set of rims to run with, are there any obvious choices? i have the stock gsr ones now, but i would like a diff set for the track, should i get another set of stock ones, or should i get an aftermarket set, also stick with 15 or go to 16? also if i go aftermarket, what width, since i'm in the sts class i can go up to 7.5 right? which rims hold up to the abuse and wear of autox any suggestions are appreciated. thanks

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Yes the 7.5 is the widest wheel you can run.

The Azenis and MX only come in a 205/50/15. Stay with 15's Hondas need the torque.

Brett is right about going with a set of Rotas. If you are looking at the lightest wheel the Enkie RPF1 is a 15x7 and the SSR Competition also comes in a 15x7 and 15x7.5. The Enkies are about $200 each and the SSR's are about $275 each.
Old May 12, 2004 | 02:26 PM
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Default Re: May 2nd @ Pungo

there is a used tire shop on little creek road that has some used (ugly) american racing aluminum 5 spoke (star shap, literally) that are 15X7, its called guaranteed used tire, but the sign says the original used tire store.
I bet you can bargain and get them for a good price because they have been there for a while and they are missing two center caps and they are simply ugly... but for a budget racer, I bet they are a good deal. I'd get them if I wasnt moving away
Old May 17, 2004 | 02:15 PM
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Hey everyone, it's Aaron (blue SRT-4). I drove too deep in there, went into the brakes and could not steer out of there due to the speed. I felt that I was hitting the brakes just before or right at the timing lights on the 2nd and 3rd runs. I stood out there watching most of the guys in the 1st heat hitting the brakes about two sections before the cones and took that as a starting point to be able to go a little deeper than they were. I carried too much speed for the point I had chosen in the third run. I didn't lift off the brakes at all before hitting the dirt. Too much speed for those skinny ass tires, my experience (or lack of) with the car, AND the track setup all factored into the accident. I take responsibility for my mistakes, learn from them, and will be back out there racing with the car once I get the parts in and things fixed. Just as some of you have said, when racing you take chances. If you can't afford to make mistakes you shouldn't be racing. I made a mistake, but luckily it will only cost me some $$$ and time, not anyones health (well, my mental health for a few days, but thats it).
Old May 17, 2004 | 07:19 PM
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Default Re: May 2nd @ Pungo

good to see you coming back out there aaron. hopefully this time i'll get to see you run. i was going to try to catch your last run, but there wasn't one, heh.

so what's the screenname mean?
Old May 18, 2004 | 05:37 AM
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just the same screenname i've had for 6 years on different message boards. its easier to just have one name for everything than try to remember 3 or 4 different ones.
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