space saver spare rims needed for 200mph plus
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space saver spare rims needed for 200mph plus
OK guys I know this sounds crazy but it turns out most of the guys running high speeds at Bonneville are simply putting the high speed tires onto the spacesaver rims.
so I have 1 - I need 3 more rims - anyone willing to help me out here?
(I know it doesn't seem to make sense - but it's the tech inspectors who put me onto this . The nice part is that it saves quite a bit of money - to be used for other things!)
Carl johansson
so I have 1 - I need 3 more rims - anyone willing to help me out here?
(I know it doesn't seem to make sense - but it's the tech inspectors who put me onto this . The nice part is that it saves quite a bit of money - to be used for other things!)
Carl johansson
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Mine's taking up space, I'll probably never use it. Where do you live? It's pretty heavy.
I wouldn't go cheap on wheels for a 200mph car, but hey, it's your azz.
I wouldn't go cheap on wheels for a 200mph car, but hey, it's your azz.
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Carl "I don't try to weasil my way through tech" Johansson
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Good Luck, but I'm keeping my spare....
Central California? ...is there some reason you can't you give us a city?
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Carl "on the lam" Johansson
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Is the appeal of the spare the smooth steel face or the narrow width?
For larger diameter and less weight, the GTO spare works well
on the C4. Folks with the Z06 calipers find them useful. Might
not be quite what you need but I thought I'd mention it.
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OK guys I know this sounds crazy but it turns out most of the guys running high speeds at Bonneville are simply putting the high speed tires onto the spacesaver rims.
so I have 1 - I need 3 more rims - anyone willing to help me out here?
(I know it doesn't seem to make sense - but it's the tech inspectors who put me onto this . The nice part is that it saves quite a bit of money - to be used for other things!)
Carl johansson
so I have 1 - I need 3 more rims - anyone willing to help me out here?
(I know it doesn't seem to make sense - but it's the tech inspectors who put me onto this . The nice part is that it saves quite a bit of money - to be used for other things!)
Carl johansson
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Hey Ken,
it's the narrow width and I think they like the bead as well - the surface will be covered by moonies - screwed to the rim!
Carl Johansson
it's the narrow width and I think they like the bead as well - the surface will be covered by moonies - screwed to the rim!
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Now I know some drag racing folks were looking for GTO spares, but are you also using the tire? Is that even safe?
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purpose - low speed, temporary replacement in the event of a flat.
It fits over the C5 Z06 front calipers on my car.
As for Carl
I expect he'll use the rim and mount appropriate, narrow speed-rated
rubber for the Bonneville runs. On the salt, skinny is good.
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If you are asking me, I have a GTO spare for use at the intended
purpose - low speed, temporary replacement in the event of a flat.
It fits over the C5 Z06 front calipers on my car.
As for Carl
I expect he'll use the rim and mount appropriate, narrow speed-rated
rubber for the Bonneville runs. On the salt, skinny is good.
.
purpose - low speed, temporary replacement in the event of a flat.
It fits over the C5 Z06 front calipers on my car.
As for Carl
I expect he'll use the rim and mount appropriate, narrow speed-rated
rubber for the Bonneville runs. On the salt, skinny is good.
.
, less friction means higher top speed