Project "Payback"

[Track Junky]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Option #3
Go to a Vintage Wheel Works 17" wheel for race. 17x11 and 17x9.5. Then I can run Kuhmo V700's, R888's, or A6's easily. They are inexpensive and you can get custom backspacing. I can buy rims and tires for just North of $2k.

Since the upcoming Super Chevy show is 100 treads. I'll likely start with option 1 and take it from there. I'd like to stay with the same widths so my alignment doesn't change between wheels.

Now your talkin'!! I was thinking about those wheels also. Cant beat it for the price. The only thing holding me back is the weight of the wheels, 25 lbs. Probably not too bad for the autocross gig but maybe a bit heavy for road race. The wheels I've got my eye on are $1300 a pop. Their 18x10.5's are 18 lbs. Gibson Wheels makes them. I'll make a decision depending on what I sell that other '69 I picked up for. Reality is my pocket book makes the decisions when it comes to my car.

[Vegas69]

Originally Posted by Track Junky

Now your talkin'!! I was thinking about those wheels also. Cant beat it for the price. The only thing holding me back is the weight of the wheels, 25 lbs. Probably not too bad for the autocross gig but maybe a bit heavy for road race. The wheels I've got my eye on are $1300 a pop. Their 18x10.5's are 18 lbs. Gibson Wheels makes them. I'll make a decision depending on what I sell that other '69 I picked up for. Reality is my pocket book makes the decisions when it comes to my car.

Wow, those babies are trick. To rich for my blood to save 7lbs. The only obstacle with the Vintage Wheel Works is if they clear C6 brakes. I am liking the Kuhmo V700 option. The tires are cheap and 50 treadwears they claim you can run autocross/roadrace.

[Track Junky]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Wow, those babies are trick. To rich for my blood to save 7lbs. The only obstacle with the Vintage Wheel Works is if they clear C6 brakes. I am liking the Kuhmo V700 option. The tires are cheap and 50 treadwears they claim you can run autocross/roadrace.

Yeah, rich boy wheels and on the wish list.

A6's are getting better reviews at tirerack.com. People claiming the V700's are chunking. For the guys that aren't complaining, yes they are fast but I'm afraid of them coming apart on me.

Preventitive measure ------- if you do get A6's or V700's be sure to put all fours on jack stands after a road race run. My theory on these tires chunking is because they are very soft and when parked after being super heated they cool off with a flat spot. Just a theory but a preventative measure I plan on practicing.