What should I be looking for in 18" beater track wheels for a 7.1 GT3?
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u can run 255/315
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Yep, I did that size before with R888's...drove well at the track..I was thinking about that size set up again but did not find RA1's in those sizes.
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I tell you I ran the hell out of those OZ Allegritas on my last car on the track and it was a great wheel. Super light and the price was great. Def considering that again....
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Not in quality, but price. Possibly some raggedy oem wheels.18x9 +50mm (7" backspace), 18x12 +69mm (9.25" backspace).
guy i got them from had gt3 and used R888 255mm fronts, 315mm rears, i got 265/335 tires on them now. fits my C2 perfectly.
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How strong is the Flow Formed compared to the Forged, I know the Forged are the strongest, would these Flow Formed handle high hp cars on hard track use?? Is there a reported failure rate??
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I don't think I could sit here and write what the actual real difference is.. I have raced go-karts since I was six and done a lot of car racing since I was 15 with scca, grand-am and some Porsche cup testing. I have seen forged wheels bend like a pretzel. I have seen cast wheels bend and crack. Some are def. better than others. The flow forming technology is on the higher end of strength. I know some gtr beat them up on the track with no issues.
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Not sure. I really like the OZ's and tracked the heck out of them. The forgestars have my attention though. It looks to be a great looking wheel that's well constructed for a reasonable price.
