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Anyone have opinions on using stock SVT rims? I want to start off cheap doing some solo2 events and thought I'd pick up a set cheap. Or are there some inexpensive wheels that are better suited for this?
Thanks for any advice!
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Actually they are fairly light and quite strong. Very hard to do better than the stock rims. And if your in G-Stock, you have to use the exact same size rim anyway. So why not use them?
At $145 a piece from BAT, they aren't a bad deal either.
Dave Andrews
Black&Tan 2000 SVT 225 of 2150
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SVT rims are very good. I had SVT rims on my SE when I flogged it good for Solo II. The only thing you must be wary of is clipping curbs. Aluminum wheels tend to shatter when that happens.  But that's another thread...
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Thanks for the info, guys! I'm hunting some down right now.
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What kind of car is it? If you plan to run in stock category, your options are very limited, and as I interpret the rules, you would not be allowed to run 16" wheels unless you're driving an SVT.
Street Touring, though, is more open on that point, and you'd be fine.
Let me know if you need more info.
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You're right about that.. if its not an SVT you need to run STS
Dave Andrews
Black&Tan 2000 SVT 225 of 2150
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My car is a '98 SVT, so I'm good to go. Still hunting down a set, but there seem to be plenty of leads.
Thanks for the advice, guys!
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just another 2 cents or so...
the E1 wheels are a bit lighter and are a bit more plentiful.
i'm going to get some this spring for race tires.
-eric
Please: put something meaningful in your post subject! NOT "please readme!". -------------------- "your" is possessive, "you're" is the conjunction that is short for "you are", "there" is for "the dictionary is over THERE", "their" is the possessive one, and "they're" is a conjunction that is short for "they are". have a nice day :rolleyes: -------------------- Silver Frost non-E1 SVT/Contour see my registry/profile: http://contour.org/carprofile/carprofile.cgi?a=display&uid=00004623
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I would say this best race tire for looks and weight. Use the the stock tires with the BAT bar and the car will beat all cars on G stock by far trust me. Later :rolleyes:
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An SVT on the stock BFG 215/50-16 KDWs will beat an Integra Type R on 225/45-15 Hoosiers? Is this a troll?
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