Alright so I've been looking around for temporary wheels that are decently wide and arent Rotas/Drags/XXRs.. & I thought "hmm why not Diamond Racing?" But I've read around and people have stated it takes a while to get the wheels and they are about $95 a piece (15x8-12). So i looked around and found Bassetts and Barts, both cheap steel wheels (Bassetts being $65 and Barts being $47 for the same sizes) and would definitely consider them as temporary wheels. But I have a few questions and was wondering if any of you could help.
Well I know all these steel wheels are 20+pounds each, which is fine as i wont be on the track anytime soon & are required to be balanced by the lugs.
1) Is there a certain problem with Bassetts/Barts that everybody spends more money on Diamond Racing?
2) How are the ride on any of these types of steel wheels?
3) Is there any specific reason as to WHY i shouldnt run a set of steel wheels?
Any info helps and will be appreciated!
Thanks
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Re: Running Steel Wheels Questions
1. Bassetts, Barts and Diamond all make wheels for racing. But Diamond are the
only one who make DOT approved wheels for street use. That is why you see them
on the street
2. The ride is no different than with a cast alloy wheel. Most of the base model
sedans that come out of Japan have steel wheels as standard.
3. No reason at all. Just make sure that you use DOT Approved wheels, and if
your local regulatory body has rules about changing wheel diameter/width/offset,
you stay within the rules. And use the correct lug nuts.
Cheers... jondee86
only one who make DOT approved wheels for street use. That is why you see them
on the street
2. The ride is no different than with a cast alloy wheel. Most of the base model
sedans that come out of Japan have steel wheels as standard.
3. No reason at all. Just make sure that you use DOT Approved wheels, and if
your local regulatory body has rules about changing wheel diameter/width/offset,
you stay within the rules. And use the correct lug nuts.
Cheers... jondee86
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persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress
depends on the unreasonable man.
persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress
depends on the unreasonable man.
Re: Running Steel Wheels Questions
jondee86 wrote:1. Bassetts, Barts and Diamond all make wheels for racing. But Diamond are the
only one who make DOT approved wheels for street use. That is why you see them
on the street
2. The ride is no different than with a cast alloy wheel. Most of the base model
sedans that come out of Japan have steel wheels as standard.
3. No reason at all. Just make sure that you use DOT Approved wheels, and if
your local regulatory body has rules about changing wheel diameter/width/offset,
you stay within the rules. And use the correct lug nuts.
Cheers... jondee86
Actually for the price I posted for the Bassetts, that is their DOT approved wheel. Sadly Barts doesnt make a DOT approved wheel and theyre so cheap
but thanks!ANYONE CAN BUY A NEW CAR. IT TAKES A TRUE ENTHUSIAST
TO BREATHE LIFE INTO AN OLDER ONE.
Re: Running Steel Wheels Questions
SlideSexy wrote:Actually for the price I posted for the Bassetts, that is their DOT approved wheel.
My bad... I didn't pick that up as I only took a quick look at their website. Main thing
is to use a DOT approved wheel, and you shouldn't have any problems with the Law or
with your insurance company.
Cheers... jondee86
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one
persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress
depends on the unreasonable man.
persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress
depends on the unreasonable man.