I'd call those "reasonable". Not "optimal", of course; "optimal" would be 14x6, 8# wheels for $99 each .Greg - don't know the definition of reasonable but look here:
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I'd call those "reasonable". Not "optimal", of course; "optimal" would be 14x6, 8# wheels for $99 each .Greg - don't know the definition of reasonable but look here:
But the argument against, and it's a good one, is that people who already own multiple sets of narrower wheels than they could fit will feel that THEIR investment in wheels is now for naught. And they are right, wider *is* better, even for the same size tire, in most cases. It's a tough pickle. Sometimes leaving well enough alone is the best answer, since we are not starting from scratch.
I'd call those "reasonable". Not "optimal", of course; "optimal" would be 13x6, 8# wheels for $99 each .
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I'd call those "reasonable". Not "optimal", of course; "optimal" would be 14x6, 8# wheels for $99 each .
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1. We didn't leave well enough alone. We moved cars to classes with smaller maximum wheel sizes.
2. We demanded that they confirm to these arbitrary limits without any justification other than some absurd belief that allowing spec line differences would institute rules creep.
The rules were established to serve the purpose of the category. We are are beginning to reverse the causality and the category is beginning to, little by little, serve the purposes of the rules.
Actually, 15x7 stuff may be "cheaper"....I think the 6" wheels and the small tires they require are what keep ITB so cheap...
1- "Well enough" had MANY competitors crying and moaning that come hell or high water, or even Roger Penske himself, their cars were not ITA cars, and when they were moved, dances of joy occurred simultaneously around America. It was NOT "well enough". Most were only too thrilled to source some new rims,.....and actually be competitive. Overall MANY were helped. Of those, a small percentage were adversley affected enough to raise the flag, such as this example.
2- "Absurd belief"? Too much spicy food for lunch? No, it has been determined that a large number of existing stakeholders have already invested in significant holdings in the proper wheels, and it makes NO sense for THEM to be punished so that one or two new entrants might find life easier.
The 15x7 Spec Miata overflow only applies to those who can run 4x100.
See above, T-Rex. Try that same search for '00 Honda Accord 4 cyl (4x114.3 bolt pattern)...Tire Rack has nothing (as in, zero) in 14" at all, nothing in 15x6, the lightest wheels are all 15x7, and all other 15-inchers are 15x6.5....Chris offered some options, but there's nothing in 9# for under $400-ish, leaving, of course, the Honda Accord in a significant position of performance disadvantage (remembering, of course, our prior arguments where saving money is actually a long-term performance advantage...)A cheap, light 14X6 wheel? It exists.
JJJ's observations and reasons ring true - except that the MR2, Charger, etc moves were BORN FROM member requests.
...We demanded that they confirm to these arbitrary limits without any justification other than some absurd belief that allowing spec line differences would institute rules creep. ...
I also know, however, that my car would have been parked this season if I had to go out and buy new wheels and losing cars for a season is never good customer service.
I'm struck by the fact that what you think is "absurd," I (and I daresay some other ITAC members) view as one of the most crucial first principles of the category.
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I also know, however, that my car would have been parked this season if I had to go out and buy new wheels and losing cars for a season is never good customer service.
So a little off topic, at least off class......
But since we have ITAC members responding here..........why 8.5 wide in ITR? I could have seen 8" or 9", but 8.5" seems odd.
Now, was it because the BMW's that are classed in ITR came stock in many instances with 8.5 widths? Thats great for them, there are a slew of options for their bolt pattern. Not as many for the Nissans, yada yada yada.
Just curious.
Yes I could just buy a set of 17x8 rims, but like it was stated above, I have the "Perception" that I have to have the wider 8.5 rims to be competitive (especially since I am driving the "great white whale", at least weight wise).