Seeking wheel advice from someone who KNOWS

[09TRD]

I'm looking at Centerlines (forged 6061-T6 alloy). They weigh 14 pounds each and are a bargain.

http://centerlinewheels.com/wheel_de...ehicle&data=33





Anyway, I want a 15" wheel. The size they're offering is a 15" X 7" with a +42 mm offset.

I plan on running a 205/55-15 tire and have the full TRD suspension on the car (springs, shocks, bar).

Is that combination going to give me the clearance I need? I want NO RUBBING AT ALL.

Also, what is the hub diameter for these cars? I've heard 54.1". Is that correct?

I also wanted to verify that the lug spacing is 4 - 100mm.

[Tamago]

you are correct on all counts.. try to pick a "narrow" 205/55.. the fuzion zri was a pretty narrow 205 IIRC

[Tamago]

curious.. what is a "steal" because that's a pretty heavy 15" wheel

[09TRD]

Originally Posted by Tamago

curious.. what is a "steal" because that's a pretty heavy 15" wheel

I don't know what you mean when you ask, "What is a steal?"

14 pounds is incredibly light for a 15" X 7" wheel.

Most cast aluminum wheels in that size weigh between 18 and 19 pounds and aren't as strong.

[09TRD]

Originally Posted by Tamago

you are correct on all counts.. try to pick a "narrow" 205/55.. the fuzion zri was a pretty narrow 205 IIRC

Will a "wider" 205/55 rub with that wheel?

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by 09TRD

14 pounds is incredibly light for a 15" X 7" wheel.

Most cast aluminum wheels in that size weigh between 18 and 19 pounds and aren't as strong.

12lbs is about average for a 15x7 "light" 15x7

a LIGHT 15x7 weighs under 10lbs

http://edgeracing.com/wheel/7866/

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by 09TRD

Will a "wider" 205/55 rub with that wheel?

read up on section widths and tread widths on tirerack.com

i think you should clear a +42 ok with no rubbing issues.. what tire were you looking to get?

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by 09TRD

I don't know what you mean when you ask, "What is a steal?"

i mean, how much are you getting them for?

[09TRD]

Originally Posted by Tamago

12lbs is about average for a 15x7 "light" 15x7

a LIGHT 15x7 weighs under 10lbs

http://edgeracing.com/wheel/7866/

How many ten pound wheels do you see here?

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...ar=&sort=Brand

19 pounds is about average for the TYPICAL 15 X 6.5" - 15" X 7" gravity cast aluminum wheel.

Racing wheels tend to bend on bad pavement (e.g. potholes, which our roads are full of). I don't want that. I want a robust wheel that's designed to handle the realities of STREET use.

Oh, I'm 45 and have a degree in mechanical engineering.

Go anything else you want to ask?

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by 09TRD

How many ten pound wheels do you see here?

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...ar=&sort=Brand

19 pounds is about average for the TYPICAL gravity cast 15" X 7":

you're looking in the wrong places then..

www.goodwinracing.com will point you in the direction of quality wheels..

[09TRD]

Originally Posted by Tamago

i mean, how much are you getting them for?

Call and ask:

http://centerlinewheels.com/wheel_de...ehicle&data=33

I believe they're in the $150 (each) range, which is extremely competitive for a forged 6061-T6 alloy wheel.

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by 09TRD

Call and ask:

http://centerlinewheels.com/wheel_de...ehicle&data=33

I believe they're in the $150 (each) range, which is extremely competitive for a forged 6061-T6 alloy wheel.

for forged, absolutely..

but for forged it's on the WAY heavy side

[09TRD]

Originally Posted by Tamago

you're looking in the wrong places then..

www.goodwinracing.com will point you in the direction of quality wheels..

I am not interested in a RACING WHEEL because they bend on bad pavement.

I want a STREET wheel that will handle potholes and broken pavement, which our roads are packed with.

[Russelt3hPirate]

Originally Posted by 09TRD

How many ten pound wheels do you see here?

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...ar=&sort=Brand

19 pounds is about average for the TYPICAL 15 X 6.5" - 15" X 7" gravity cast aluminum wheel.

Racing wheels tend to bend on bad pavement (e.g. potholes, which our roads are full of). I don't want that. I want a robust wheel that's designed to handle the realities of STREET use.

Oh, I'm 45 and have a degree in mechanical engineering.

Go anything else you want to ask?

I have sub 10lb wheels on our Yaris.

Enkei RPF1s are sub 10lbs if you don't want to spend big $$ on wheels.

a 19lb 15" wheel is insane, i've had 17x8s that were that light.

[09TRD]

Originally Posted by Tamago

for forged, absolutely..

but for forged it's on the WAY heavy side

That's because it is a STRONG wheel designed primarily for use (and abuse) on the street.

Look at that wheels thick spokes; they're "heavy" because they are very strong.

[09TRD]

Originally Posted by Russelt3hPirate

...a 19lb 15" wheel is insane, i've had 17x8s that were that light.

It's also TYPICAL for a gravity cast aluminum wheel in that size.

This FORGED 6061-T6 is very strong; check out the robust size and shape of the spokes.

It is designed primarily as a street wheel with the realities of street driving (ruts, potholes, frost-heaves and expansion joints) in mind.

[Russelt3hPirate]

Originally Posted by 09TRD

It's also TYPICAL for a gravity cast aluminum wheel in that size.

This FORGED 6061-T6 is very strong; check out the robust size and shape of the spokes.

It is designed primarily as a street wheel with the realities of street driving (ruts, potholes, frost-heaves and expansion joints) in mind.

so you're saying my 9.9lb wheels will bend if I hit something?

is that a different wheel then the one on the first page?

I'm checking them and they're ugly as sin.

do you like the style? do you like the price?

then buy them, but they are not "light" when compared to the available wheels out there.

[09TRD]

Originally Posted by Russelt3hPirate

...Enkei RPF1s are sub 10lbs if you don't want to spend big $$ on wheels.

That's a gravity cast wheel with very thin spokes.

That wheel wouldn't hold up on the roads here in the Northeast.

While it's heavier, the forged and polished Centerline is a vastly stronger, higher quality wheel.