When did wheels get so expensive?
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Melting Slicks
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When did wheels get so expensive?
Jesus, i started shopping for wheels and cant find anything i like for too much under $2k each. This is crazy. No way am i dropping $10k for a new set of shoes. Any suggestions other than don’t buy wheels?
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Wheel Designers. Forged GS01 +32 front & +50 rear, deep concave.
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Looks Awesome! Did you go with 285’s and 335’s Michelin PS run flats? If so How do they hook up? Debating what tires to get and always come back to the ZP’s for peace of mind in case I get a flat, but also running 590 WHP and want the tire to to hook up
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I love my wheels. These are not forged, they’re flow formed SM-10 from Apex, but I’m pretty sure they make this model in a forged make. The flow formed wheels are much more reasonable in price.
Some have said that their customer service is lacking, but I have had nothing but great service from them.
Some have said that their customer service is lacking, but I have had nothing but great service from them.
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Melting Slicks
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I love my wheels. These are not forged, they’re flow formed SM-10 from Apex, but I’m pretty sure they make this model in a forged make. The flow formed wheels are much more reasonable in price.
Some have said that their customer service is lacking, but I have had nothing but great service from them.
Some have said that their customer service is lacking, but I have had nothing but great service from them.
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Well cared for used?
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Nice to see another Morris Co local.
Flow form type wheels is pretty much best bang for buck in terms of pricing and weight. You can get a set for forged wheels for around $5k off forum sponsors here. This is in terms of "Boutique" brands.
But yes, prices of wheels have gone through the roof in past years, but then again, what hasn't.
Flow form type wheels is pretty much best bang for buck in terms of pricing and weight. You can get a set for forged wheels for around $5k off forum sponsors here. This is in terms of "Boutique" brands.
But yes, prices of wheels have gone through the roof in past years, but then again, what hasn't.
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I hear mixed reviews on the service of APEX, but supposedly their bottom of the line stuff is strong enough for the race track, and thats how I would gauge a wheel, if its been designed to handle a race track. YES FORGELINE ARE THE BEST but you pay for it.. I would find a style you like if thats important and make sure it can handle racing
Wouldn't get too caught up on cast, flow forged, etc cause they NOT going to be forged why pay for it..
Wouldn't get too caught up on cast, flow forged, etc cause they NOT going to be forged why pay for it..
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I looked but couldn't find them for my Z, need WIDE REARS, like 12.5" or 13" for pirelli slicks..
(BTW the #2 car which would give him hell was a C6 Z.. ohhh ya!)
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I found the oem speedlines in black on ebay for $1300 to $1600 per set. I have three complete sets plus two sets of rears.
One set of rears - drag radials
One set of rears - Hoosier A7s (for standing mile - they heat up faster)
One full set of Hoosier R7s - for track
One full set of Michelin all season pilot sports ZP
One full set of Toyo 888Rs - for road
I have an additional set of C7 Z06 OEM sheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP, but I don't use them any more.
Wheels are not too crazy priced and I have lots of options. Always have one full set on trailer as backup. This way I have car set up before event, but can change if needed.
David
One set of rears - drag radials
One set of rears - Hoosier A7s (for standing mile - they heat up faster)
One full set of Hoosier R7s - for track
One full set of Michelin all season pilot sports ZP
One full set of Toyo 888Rs - for road
I have an additional set of C7 Z06 OEM sheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP, but I don't use them any more.
Wheels are not too crazy priced and I have lots of options. Always have one full set on trailer as backup. This way I have car set up before event, but can change if needed.
David