ccw wheels - thanks to john
06-29-04, 10:45 AM
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So your saying that nothing but a good coil-over setup is req to run this wide of a wheel? Thats sounds almost to good to be true. I would think that you'd getsome rubbing and not just at full lock.
Please school me on this...
Please school me on this...
06-29-04, 11:32 AM
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Originally posted by ArcWelder
Right, I have the CCW's in 18X10 running 285/30/18's and they fit fine. No modifications necessary. The only place I had any potential rubbing was in the front fender liner at full lock. Not a problem on the track. The 17X10 fitment does have the potential to rub at the top of the fender liner and possibly the fender lip if you run your ride height too low. This is due to the larger diameter of the tire over the stock setup.
Mark
Right, I have the CCW's in 18X10 running 285/30/18's and they fit fine. No modifications necessary. The only place I had any potential rubbing was in the front fender liner at full lock. Not a problem on the track. The 17X10 fitment does have the potential to rub at the top of the fender liner and possibly the fender lip if you run your ride height too low. This is due to the larger diameter of the tire over the stock setup.
Mark
See this is where i get confused...... Why would a 17x10 inch wheel rub more than a 18x10 incher as stated in the above quote? I am looking to buy a set of the same wheels and currently run 17x9.5 Forgelines with no issues. Your comments are appreciated.
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06-29-04, 11:39 AM
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Originally posted by remydrm
See this is where i get confused...... Why would a 17x10 inch wheel rub more than a 18x10 incher as stated in the above quote? I am looking to buy a set of the same wheels and currently run 17x9.5 Forgelines with no issues. Your comments are appreciated.
massi
See this is where i get confused...... Why would a 17x10 inch wheel rub more than a 18x10 incher as stated in the above quote? I am looking to buy a set of the same wheels and currently run 17x9.5 Forgelines with no issues. Your comments are appreciated.
massi
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06-29-04, 11:55 AM
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The CCW's are lighter than the kenisis I have both sets here and prefer John's wheels, not to mention kenisis was awful at customer support and delivery, 18x10 fit fine all the way around, the tire sizes that work well are 265/35 285/30 and you can fit a 295/35 in the rear if you choose as well. All BFG KD's sizes absolutly great tire for the street.
-Sean
-Sean
06-29-04, 01:17 PM
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I assume I have the track wheels. I bought them very early on when John had really just got rolling on making them. They look like Damians but the inner web is polished instead of the black. At the time he was still in the process of having his first set of center caps made for the wheels so I knew there would be a delay. It got drawn out for a year or so which wasn't a big deal. I eventually just forgot about them. I replied once a year or so when I thought of it using John's old emails from years ago, john@ccwwheels.com or something like that. The only reason I want the center caps is because without them the hubs are a little unsightly with a big nut on one and a dented tin cover on the other.
As for sizing I believe I have 17x10 in the fronts and 17x 12 in the back. For the 315/40/17's in back I did have to do a little pounding with a BFH, cut out the fender lips, actually I'll need to have a flare made to keep rocks from chewing up the paint. It also needed thin trailing arm.
The wheels are very decent quality, light (the important part), and look pretty good in my opinion. The price was good as well, I don't know what it was anymore but I remember it was pretty good.
If you have some center caps for me please send me an email at KTWyum@ASPScreening.com. Otherwise I'll try to remember to call during the day.
Kevin T. Wyum
As for sizing I believe I have 17x10 in the fronts and 17x 12 in the back. For the 315/40/17's in back I did have to do a little pounding with a BFH, cut out the fender lips, actually I'll need to have a flare made to keep rocks from chewing up the paint. It also needed thin trailing arm.
The wheels are very decent quality, light (the important part), and look pretty good in my opinion. The price was good as well, I don't know what it was anymore but I remember it was pretty good.
If you have some center caps for me please send me an email at KTWyum@ASPScreening.com. Otherwise I'll try to remember to call during the day.
Kevin T. Wyum
06-29-04, 02:12 PM
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Great looking set of wheels , damian. i was wonder why put 10" all around . 18x8" and 18x10" would be a better trade off seeing that it would save you some weight in the front while still having almost equal grip?
06-29-04, 02:24 PM
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Originally posted by SomeGuy_sg
Great looking set of wheels , damian. i was wonder why put 10" all around . 18x8" and 18x10" would be a better trade off seeing that it would save you some weight in the front while still having almost equal grip?
Great looking set of wheels , damian. i was wonder why put 10" all around . 18x8" and 18x10" would be a better trade off seeing that it would save you some weight in the front while still having almost equal grip?
06-29-04, 02:27 PM
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i was wonder why put 10" all around
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06-29-04, 02:29 PM
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Originally posted by rceron
Plus, you want to keep the neutral handling of the car--similar to stock setup. Why introduce understeer when you don't have to...
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Plus, you want to keep the neutral handling of the car--similar to stock setup. Why introduce understeer when you don't have to...
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hey rceron, ill email you about your hitch again in a sec :-)
06-29-04, 03:59 PM
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Originally posted by ArcWelder
My understanding is that the track wheels are hubcentric and don't require the center caps. The street wheels are aligned to the hub by the center cap. I'm not sure whether the center caps actually fit on a track specific wheel.
Mark
My understanding is that the track wheels are hubcentric and don't require the center caps. The street wheels are aligned to the hub by the center cap. I'm not sure whether the center caps actually fit on a track specific wheel.
Mark
I own a set of track CCWs and I know how the street wheels are built, too (race buddy had a set). The track wheels cannot be used with the center cap. On the street wheels, the bore of the wheel is bigger than the hub center. The cap goes in from the back of the wheel and is captive -- it can't come off with the wheel installed. The cap provicdes the hubcentricity. The caps are hunks of aluminum just like the rest of the wheel. They aren't little tin or plastic caps.
-Max
06-29-04, 07:03 PM
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for our specific setup we haven't required any additional modifications to fit. no rolling of the fenders either to my knowledge or johns.
for our specific setup we haven't required any additional modifications to fit. no rolling of the fenders either to my knowledge or johns.
SP16A or SP20A plz!!!!
http://www.ccwheel.com/street/files/wheels/main.htm
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06-29-04, 11:36 PM
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I have the 17x10's all around, with 255's up front and 285's in the back. I don't know how you could go larger up front, I already get a decent amount of oversteer. They rub badly since the car is really low, and I haven't gotten around to fixing it.
That being said, props need to be given again, because I hit a driveway at an angle, I guess going too fast for the race wheels, and cracked the barrel of the wheel. John sent me a new one, free of charge, as long as I sent the old one back. Included a return shipping label as well. GREAT customer service. They're my poor man's HRE's.
Blake
That being said, props need to be given again, because I hit a driveway at an angle, I guess going too fast for the race wheels, and cracked the barrel of the wheel. John sent me a new one, free of charge, as long as I sent the old one back. Included a return shipping label as well. GREAT customer service. They're my poor man's HRE's.
Blake
06-30-04, 02:44 AM
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I love those black anodized centers as well and the CCW looks have grown on me. Great wheel for good price.
How much heavier is the 18" rim vs. 17" in 10" wide size?
What is the reasoning for going with a 17" rim if you can get a shorter tire in the 18" size and put the car closer to the track for better aero and center of gravity?
-Mark
How much heavier is the 18" rim vs. 17" in 10" wide size?
What is the reasoning for going with a 17" rim if you can get a shorter tire in the 18" size and put the car closer to the track for better aero and center of gravity?
-Mark
06-30-04, 08:07 AM
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What is the reasoning for going with a 17" rim if you can get a shorter tire in the 18" size
However, I believe most people make the decision based on what tire the want to run (very sticky & expensive Dunlop slicks, Hoosiers vs. basic track tires like Kuhmo and Toyo).
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