13 inch wheels WANTED.

[ottocycle]

Hello all,

 

Just testing the waters.

 

The time has come to replace my trackday tires an I am considering going from 14 inch rims to 13 as I will have a better tire selection and it will improve my gearing. I am looking for a deal on some 13X4X4.25 rims and will consider all offers and would like to get suggestions on what is the best lightweight rim out there V's cost. I am not sure about width yet but probably go with 7" and 9" or 8" and 10". I will need to borrow a set from someone to trial fit as far as clearance is concerned.

If you know of any websites where I might find wheels please let me know.

 

Also if you have any experience with heatcycles see my post on the subject.

Thanks,

 

Dermot.

[sdca7]

I've just recently purchased some wheels for my Caterham, and as far as I could find (with much help from those on this and the California Caterham board), the current options include:

 

Kodiak Motorsports http://www.kodiakracingwheels.com/ (Kind of expensive, take quite a while to have made, but a good wheel)

 

Panasport Wheels http://www.panasport.com/ (Less expensive for up to 7" wide, made in Japan so take a while if you want wider)

 

Rial Wheels http://www.fluke-motorsport.co.uk/rial-challenge-13x85-wheels-p-107.html http://www.westermann-motorsport.com/shop/index.php?cat=c17_Wheels.html&XTCsid=976edcda49b8ac69de25aad0b59104dc (Have to pay shipping from Europe)

 

Compmotive http://www.usacomp.com/ml.htm (Unavailable when I last checked)

 

Superlite Wheels http://www.superlite-wheels.com/

 

Mike Barnby Wheels

 

There are other options, as you'll see by searching these forums. I've bought the Panasports before, and they are a good deal for the 7" wide. I have a set of Kodiaks that I bought used, and am having another set made right now. I ordered them in April, and still haven't got them!

 

Good luck. I can give you the backspacing numbers I have for mine if you need them.

 

Justin

[Boxologist]

i'll probably be bying a set of Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 13x9 wheels in the offseason.

[boss351]

Please post the sizes/offsets and tire sizes you are using. I am thinking about a set Barnby wheels.

[Ruadhd2]

He has the price reduced on racing 13's. They were on Old Yellow on parts for sale here.

[Bill McMillan]

Please post the sizes/offsets and tire sizes you are using. I am thinking about a set Barnby wheels.

 

the wheels and tires in the pic:

10 inch wide, with 5.5 inch inner and 4.5 inch outer shells. 5 inch backspace

the tires are 21 x 10 bias slicks

[Ruadhd2]

I talked to Joe today. These are still available.

 

http://www.usa7s.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5208