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Originally Posted by cossie1600
Konig Milligram and Kilogram, about $200-250 a pop and comes in the size you need. Never pay too much money for track use, they will get destroyed. If you can, get used ones.
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I agree on not spending a ton (although that's relative), but I'd stay away from wheels that aren't forged or at least a really good cast wheel. Forged wheels tend to bend, while cast wheels (especially the cheap ones) tend to shatter. I'd much rather have a wheel bend and stay in one piece than have it explode. Things happen on the track, and when stuff gets wild I'd prefer to be as safe as possible.
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Originally Posted by SPOHN
Forgestar wheels are great qualilty and very affordable. I know of a couple of people running them.
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Forgestar is a pretty good choice. Relatively inexpensive, with quality above average for their price range. Enkei is also an option. The RPF1 is a great track wheel. It is a cast wheel, but it's a better wheel than most of the stuff in its price range. I wish 949 Racing would make 18s...
Shamu, you're correct on sizing being related to speed. Sort of. It's related to power output. If you've only got a 140hp Civic, 18s are an awful choice. You'll waste way too much power turning them and the car is small enough to not need huge brakes. 15s and 16s are a good choice. For a 300hp Z with bigger brakes, 18s are what you'd want because the bigger brakes need the room and you've got the power to turn the bigger wheels. If you take a look at some drift cars, you'll see guys with everything from 14x8 to 20x12. Depends on their power level and braking requirements.