Cast wheels for the track?

[jlwdvm]

I received my tires for my 69 Firebird TA track/street car: Toyo R888 275's and 315's. Initially I was set on Vintage Wheel Works V40's, but would like some input on durability of cast wheels with track usage. I know there are guys out there that use them and maybe I'm over-thinking this, but will they be strong enough or is a forged wheel necessary for "hobby" track usage?

[Rod P]

cast wheels are great for autocross and tracks, the "forged wheels are nice, there lighter, and allow for custom offsets" that dosnt make them better, just more versatile, many of the cast wheel companies now cast the centers and weld to an outer rim,allowing them to create custom offsets, and that's great for us budget builders,forged wheels are cool looking also but not always better, I have seen them snap, crack and break while we were at the track also

[jlwdvm]

For the look I'm going for (vintage Trans Am racing) it will be hard to beat V40's. Very similar to yours! I didn't know if there was much of a strength difference between forged and cast and if would matter at the track to the "hobbiest".

[Bryce]

If you can get a wheel that is SFI or DOT certified than you should have no issue.