Jason Plato Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Edited by - Dave J on 8 Jul 2002 08:39:28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmar Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 Dave - possibly interested dependent on price etc bla bla what is the weigth of one of these compared to a similar size r500 wheel? rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 Rob - an advantage of these for you would be that your current wheel nuts are likely to fit. R500 wheels have odd style nuts precluding the use of the more usual sort found on 7s... Weights would be interesting. The R500 ones are only a little heavier than Dymags at a fraction of the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted June 20, 2002 Author Share Posted June 20, 2002 I have been informed by superlite that : 6.5" wheel = 4.0kg 8.5" wheel = 4.2kg these weights are for cast ally centers in the minilite style . MB told me the 8.5" R500 wheel in magnesium = 3.8kg . Hope that helps Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmar Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 Dave - Ok keep me informed as a definate interested so to speak rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean McKeown Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 guys, this is the information i received when i putchased 4 superlite's from them earlier this year: 6x13 genuine superlite cost 62.00 pounds sterling each + vat less 10% 7x13 genuine superlite cost 67.00 pounds sterling each + vat less 10% all wheels inc nuts and caps 6x13 weighs 4.5 kilos each 7x13 weighs 5 kilos each Also I might add that I found that the 6" did not fit my car with AP 4 Pot Racing brakes, although i understand you can use spacers. Also the 7" seemed to stick out the rear big time HTH Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 The AP brakes things is important as I'm sure all Superlites have difficulty with these unless spacers are used. But maybe the 3-piece are different. I don't like the idea of using spacers, if for no other reason than it's additional and unnecessary weight. An R500 wheel with a 6" rim weighs in at 3.5kg (6.5" will be marginally heavier). 12.5% saving over the 3-piece ali ones then...or getting on for 2kg of unsprung weight all round... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmar Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 Sean - I think dave is talking about the ULTRA lites not the super lites, which are considerably more expensive I suspect wink.gif rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmar Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 Andy the spaces I use are in effect just 2.5mm thick washers and these give enough clearance, caterham on seeing these on the PBC immediatly said my bearings would be out of warranty, but I cannot see the spacers making that much difference to weight or handling rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 Bearings too wink.gif If they were made with a different offset, wouldn't they then fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dent Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 I have a set of Ultra lites and Super lites, and have no problems with either set on my SLR. The Ultra lites when shod with ACB 10s are very light indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 I have a set of 3 piece 13" 6.5 ultralites with cast centres in black on my live axle-K. Got them at a one off price as they had problems with my original std superlite wheel order. Fantastically light. Only prob was one split piece section wasn't sealed correctly causing slow air release. If anyone wants to see them on a K I can set up a file attachment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted June 20, 2002 Author Share Posted June 20, 2002 Sean , You are indeed talking about a completly different wheel and hence weights and prices . Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewgardner Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 I would be interested but probably just in their standard 6 X 13 Ital PCD with a black centre. TA Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Dixon Posted June 22, 2002 Share Posted June 22, 2002 Defintely interested. will e mail you direct with requirements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted June 22, 2002 Author Share Posted June 22, 2002 If anyone has emailed me on friday or today , I will be in touch with you on monday when I'm back in the office "making some pies" wink.gif aahhem dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted June 24, 2002 Author Share Posted June 24, 2002 I can confirm that spacers are NOT required with the 3 piece wheels , the offsets are specific for each application . The details of which we can sort out when we confirm all the orders . I'm looking to close this deal by the end of this week , so roll up roll up .......... teeth.gif Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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