Is a 1510 lb (650 kg) load-rated wheel ok for amateur track days?

[trusktr]

I'm considering these:

http://vsforged.com

They're all fully forged, but with a load rating of 650kg/1510lb.

What sorts of driving would I need to do to break them? I'm not a NASCAR driver, just a guy with a Shelby who wants to go to a track for the first time. In particular I want to go to the Sonoma and Laguna Seca tracks here in the Bay Area.

I've been reading that track-spec wheels have load ratings of 2100lb (950kg).

If I go to a track with sticky tires like Toyo R888Rs, and take tight turns, do you think the wheels can break? That would be bad!

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[trusktr]

Well apparently the load rating seems fine compared to, for example, Apex flow formed racing wheels (1550lbs and 1650lbs):

https://www.apexraceparts.com/our-wheels/classic-ec7.html

So it makes me think it may be fine for many racing situations (I know going off course can break any wheel so let's assume I'm not gonna do that).

I'm an amateur here, hoping someone with experience in this area can drop some knowledge.

 

[Tomster]

What does the manufacturer have to say? I'd start there and ask if track use is suitable and covered under warranty.

 

[matthewr87]

Have you considered just sticking with the stock wheels for track days? No question there regarding track-readiness since they come with the car.

 

[Shift]

Unless they've changed their design for 19" wheels, I wouldn't bother. Back in 2016 when I got my car, I ordered a set of these. They were supposed to clear our big brakes, but they don't. The shop ended up using the set of wheels as wall ornaments. If you go 20's, then it's a different story. I ended up going with 19" BC forged. Pretty happy with the forged wheel/value ratio of them.

 

[Champale]

The 888Rs are really not that great a tire despite what a lot of people say. There are better options and here's a video you might want to watch as food for thought.

Does Higher Wear = More Grip? Treadwear Track Test Between Michelin, Goodyear and Toyo! - YouTube

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