[Gotter]

Looking at some 18's on eBay... They're a direct-bolt

F: 18x8.0 ET52, recommended tire 225/40/18

R: 18x9.5 ET47, recommended tire 255/35/18



Does that sound right?

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[DaveN]

They look almost bang-on but download the wheel calculator spreadsheet here and put in the dimensions just to make sure your diameter will be close and you won't need spacers.

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[ron1688]

which one are you lookin at

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[DaveN]

http://www.968forums.com/topic/8983-wheel-calculator/



Is the one I use for estimating new rims and tires.

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[Gotter]

Veloce 3.2's They seem legit. claim 22.5# and 25.5# for F/R weight... three-piece, too. I'm very tempted. I wanted rims like Flash, but hard pressed finding any that were light enough and within my budget.... Thanks for the help, guys.

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[Eric_Oz_S2]

They will fit but if you go much wider in tyres they will probably rub. Effectively the wheel is sitting 5mm out further than stock. I had 245s with et52 + 12mm spacers and -2 camber and they rubbed - so it is close. It really depends on -ve camber. Normal offset for wider wheels is around 60mm if you want to run 285s, but then it gets close to coilovers.

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[DaveN]

Veloces are nice and I was looking at getting a set but the weight is the same as my C2's and I wanted something light so I have opted to get Forgestar F14's now; very light 17.5 lbs.

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[ron1688]

I picked up the Victor Insbruck from Wheel Dynamics, 18X9 and 18X10.5 and they weigh 18.7# and 19.5#. They are a direct bolt on and they were pretty reasonable. The wheel and tire set up with Hankook V12 Evo came to about $2,600.00 including shipping.

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[Gotter]

Anyone else want to chime in on these? http://www.ebay.com/...984.m1423.l2649



I am pretty sold on them, and I am ready to move forward with them. Any last comments? Much appreciated! Flash, you ready to sell your rims? <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.png" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[flash]

lol - almost. i swear if i could find a 17 i liked, and i could get a tire on it i liked, i'd do it.



as for those, they have always been one of my favorites. i just wish they weren't quite so heavy. they aren't bad, but a bit more than i'd like.



just make sure you get the width and offset you want

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[wmuldowney]

I too like those wheels, but I think I'm holding out for 17", sucks cause I was gonna get the Turbo Twists till I found out that the twist is same direction all the way around with no L/R side.



My OCD/ADD/ADHD wasnt about to let that happen.



Really Flash, no good tires in 17"?

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[flash]

not in the widths i want to run. i'd have to compromise on width, and i'm not ready to do that yet. i got the ride quality issue sorted out, so it isn't as big of a deal anymore. sure, the 17s would still ride better, and if i decreased the width back down toward stock, the tramlining would decrease, but i'm just not that unsatisfied that i am willing to compromise at this time.

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[wmuldowney]

What widths are you looking to achive? I'm trying to sort this out for my self and I just keep going back and forth. Thought about keeping the 16" for "racing" and getting 18" for street or 17 and not change till start racing for real.

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[flash]

i have a 285/30 on the rear. that gives me the correct 25" outside diameter. i can't find a tire that wide in that diameter.

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[tamathumper]

I'd love 17" wheels, but have been scared away by the talk of scarcity of good tires in that size as well.

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[ds968]

The best overall street tire ( Pilot Sport PS2 ...and the new PS3 as well ) is still available in abundance for 17s.. And not likely to go off the market anytime soon in that size. But, Michelins do have a slightly narrower footprint / contact patch.

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[flash]

many good tires come in 17s



the problem is that they don't come in a 17 wide enough for me, and still maintain a 25" outside diameter, which is what is required to maintain gear ratios and speedometer accuracy.

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[ds968]

I still don't get how two tires with the same listed size, ratio, etc. can have a width difference that may be as much as 1" from one manufacturer to another ...

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[jg968]

I too am very fond of the Veloce wheels. Saw this other brand the other day and actually prefer the barrel over the Veloce. Anyone know anything about them?



http://www.ebay.com/itm/160709223483?ssP...463wt_1073



Jerry

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[Gotter]

I was looking at these as well... IIRC, they aren't the right offset as recommended, plus I think they are heavier. They are faux three piece (bolts are there for show). Don't konw anything about the quality of the rim.

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