Sprintamx
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I recognize that there are a lot of wheel threads, but I want to drill down to some discussion about running wheels with the same width and offest. Or, not . . .
This is a track use focused issue, and the primary (if not the only) value of the same offset is to be able to rotate each wheel front to back for tire longevity. What I'm trying to decide is if its worth it, and asking for people's experience with that kind of setup.
The equal setup will require converting to wheel studs (probably 3 inches), which I was planning to do anyway, and will require a significant hubcentric spacer for the front. Using a spacer is not an issue for me since I have always used spacers on my track and race cars, and when done with the proper supporting equipment (hubcentric, good wheel studs) is not an issue as far as I'm concerned. The only "if" with regard to the GT350 is that I'm looking at probably having to use a 25mm spacer, which is 5mm wider than the largest spacer I have experience with.
Here are the preliminary wheel / tire details:
19x11 rims, with a 55 offset
305/30 tires
Will these dimensions allow me to comfortably and effectively run the same setup front to back with a 25mm spacer up front? Do I have the offset wrong? Am I missing something critical? Is this worth the effort (track guys?)?
This is not a must-do scenario, but I'm used to running a fully square setup and would like to be able to replicate the convenience, safely and effectively on the GT 350.
Also, and this is somewhat separate, but still important, I'm admittedly doing some price-point shopping on the wheels. This is not going to be a debate about forged vs. cast+flow forming, or you spent $$$ on the car, how can you possibly spend $ on the wheels. Those types of opinions and facts are valid enough, but are not relevant to what I'm specifically looking for here.
At the moment, Forgestar seems to be in the lead for an under $2K custom offset package with a reasonable expectation of strength and performance. There seems to be a very large gap between this type of wheel and a true forged wheel. Am I missing a good option in the middle? Is there another flow-formed option I should be looking at? And, any track use reviews of the Forgestar wheel will be appreciated.
Thanks everyone.
This is a track use focused issue, and the primary (if not the only) value of the same offset is to be able to rotate each wheel front to back for tire longevity. What I'm trying to decide is if its worth it, and asking for people's experience with that kind of setup.
The equal setup will require converting to wheel studs (probably 3 inches), which I was planning to do anyway, and will require a significant hubcentric spacer for the front. Using a spacer is not an issue for me since I have always used spacers on my track and race cars, and when done with the proper supporting equipment (hubcentric, good wheel studs) is not an issue as far as I'm concerned. The only "if" with regard to the GT350 is that I'm looking at probably having to use a 25mm spacer, which is 5mm wider than the largest spacer I have experience with.
Here are the preliminary wheel / tire details:
19x11 rims, with a 55 offset
305/30 tires
Will these dimensions allow me to comfortably and effectively run the same setup front to back with a 25mm spacer up front? Do I have the offset wrong? Am I missing something critical? Is this worth the effort (track guys?)?
This is not a must-do scenario, but I'm used to running a fully square setup and would like to be able to replicate the convenience, safely and effectively on the GT 350.
Also, and this is somewhat separate, but still important, I'm admittedly doing some price-point shopping on the wheels. This is not going to be a debate about forged vs. cast+flow forming, or you spent $$$ on the car, how can you possibly spend $ on the wheels. Those types of opinions and facts are valid enough, but are not relevant to what I'm specifically looking for here.
At the moment, Forgestar seems to be in the lead for an under $2K custom offset package with a reasonable expectation of strength and performance. There seems to be a very large gap between this type of wheel and a true forged wheel. Am I missing a good option in the middle? Is there another flow-formed option I should be looking at? And, any track use reviews of the Forgestar wheel will be appreciated.
Thanks everyone.
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