Kosei K1's bending??
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Kosei K1's bending??
I'm looking into getting some K1's later this summer but I was talking to a friend out in Raleigh and he said some of his DSM friends that run them have had them bend fairly easily. I'm a poor college kid saving every penny and I don't want weak wheels.
Has anyone had this problem?
Has anyone had this problem?
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I ran the Kosei K1 Racing wheels in 8.5 x 16 with 245/45-16 Hoosier Motorola Cup tires. The Koseis are light for 8.5 x 16 at 16 lbs. They're meant for racing only, and probably would be susceptible to bending if used on the public roads. IME, I never had a problem with bending during my time with the Kosei K1s.
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they might be, but if you never plan to race on the track, I'd get something stronger like an SSR Integral A2. they're semi solid forged making them lightweight and strong...
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Well, I do autocross too, and I wanted something that would work for both that and daily driving. I've got a set of t2 rims and they are too heavy. I weighed just the rim and it was right around 26lbs.
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if you get a large enough side wall on the rubber , i donot think that you will have a problem with the kosi k1's. i was thinking about getting some for my first gen, and i know a guy with a miata that has them. i have not heard of him having any problems.
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well i am looking at the 16x7.5's with either 225/50 or 215/50's for the front and the 16x8.5's in the back with the same or larger. Would those take the shock?
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Yeah they should be ok...depends on your tire sidewall stiffness...Hoosiers and BFG R1As are very, very stiff, while the Kumho V700 and A032s are softer sidewalled.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Ok, well I'm planning on running street tires on my setup.
SleepR1, have you heard anything about Volk Racing GR-C's? I might have found a deal on them but I can't get any info on strength ect...
SleepR1, have you heard anything about Volk Racing GR-C's? I might have found a deal on them but I can't get any info on strength ect...
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Well that should be ok...just don't go running over curbs and such
Haven't hear of the GR-Cs...I'm out of touch when it comes to the latest and greatest, as I'm no longer in the market for new wheels and tires
Good luck!
Haven't hear of the GR-Cs...I'm out of touch when it comes to the latest and greatest, as I'm no longer in the market for new wheels and tires
Good luck!
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Yeah, a guy on the forum has a set. 16x7 front 16x8 rear. They look pretty cool but I'm torn between those and the Kosei's. Both are light and around the same price.
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Ray Volks Racing Group-C's - these are CLASSIC old-school Japan rims for the FC.  You guys are too stuck on 18's or bigger rims on all the latest trends designs...
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Any of the Group-C variants are all discontinued.  They are either used or NOS.  They are harder to get every year.  Good thing is that there were a LOT of them sold, so there are lots in the secondary used rim market...
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