[biotechee]

Is there any other place to where the emblem should be pointing?! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/laugh.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



Yes, they are very nice looking wheels. Every now and then, a set of 17"s come up with a nearly identical design. I like them too!

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[benspeeder]

Wow - 28 lbs on the rear - that's heavy.



What's a stock 17 8 1/2 weigh? If only a couple pounds more than say a Fiske, I'd go stock.

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[Anchorman]

Hmmm...now that I have a trailer, this has got me started thinking about a dedicated set of lighter 17" track wheels.



What's that someone once said about a slope?

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[flash]

a stock 17 x 9 C2 Turbo is about 25 lbs - a stock 17 x 9 993 Cup wheel is about 22.5 lbs



given that a 7.5 is almost 2# lighter in each style, i would guess about 12-14 ounces lighter for each of the wheels in an 8 - i don't know of an 8.5 in either style

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[biotechee]

You, my friend, are no longer on the slope... You are now reaching for the rip cord during your free fall!!!!!!



To be honest, dedicated 17's for the track might be a good idea for the long term- especially if 17" track tires are cheaper / more readily available for the "casual" racer (casual = not professional, not sponsered, etc.). Also, you wouldn't have to worry about the inevitable wear-n-tear on those fine 18's of yours and getting "disposable" sets of 17's can happen anytime...



But, not being a racer, I really don't know what the *best* answer is. I'm sure Pete can weigh in with plenty of wisdom, as you know! Man, your trailer is getting jam packed!!!

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[flash]

lol - too true - i will likely be getting a couple of sets of wheels - street wheels, dry track wheels, rain wheels



i'm a whole chassis away from that right now though

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