Project "Payback"

[Vegas69]

I have a few thoughts right now.

Option #1
Mount up my R888's on my current rims and do it all like I orginally intended when I bought these wheels. By all I mean, autocross, road race, and street. Also being able to drive to the track. Run exibition if I must and be able to do it all reasonably well. Clearly the most economical since I have the wheels and tires already.

Option #2
Buy another set of rims 18" rims (Likely my street rims) and mount my current KDW's. Then mount my R888's on my current rims OR put a set of A6's on them and trailer to the track. My only hold back here is the difference between R888's and street tread isn't HUGE.

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.

Option #4 (Shameless) If any of our site sponsors would like to throw a set of wheels my way. I'm sure my 210,000 view thread, event performances, and general post whoring duties could benefit your business multiple times over the cost of the wheels.

[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.