Gasmaninaseven Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 I've been bitten by the trackday bug and have been looking at getting hold of a spare set of wheels and tyres- 13inch. There is a choice of rim width;6 or 7 inch in something like the Minator. I'd rather stick with a suitable size for CR500s or ACB10s as I'm happy with the standard fit tyres and don't want to be playing with ears. A 6 inch width will mean the car is running on narrower rubber than the present standard wheel tyre combination. I don't want to upset the balance of the car and would rather have the same sized wheels/tyres all round, or would the magnesium alloys of the R500 be optimal?? (second hand at those prices!!) Any advice welcome! Mobile at last in my R300!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveP Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 Purely a personal thing, but I prefer my R300 on it's 15" wheels - I have a set of 6x13" Minators and find that the car squirms about when pressing on, which is most unsettling. So much so that I'll probably ditch the 13" rims next year and buy another set of R300 rims and fit with list 1A rubber that I need for sprints Something to think about, and perhaps try a set of 13's before committing if you can SteveP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bowden Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 The general consensus is that 13" wheels are better for track work, but you pays your money and takes your choice. You can get the R500 mags direct from mike Barnby at a reduced cost. These are significantly lighter than Minators, and Mike will make them almost any width you like ( they are 3 piece split rims). Personally I would spend the extra, I have both these types of wheel and as I say the weight difference is vast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 I have a set of 13x6 wheels........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasmaninaseven Posted August 5, 2003 Author Share Posted August 5, 2003 Simon, have you had opportunity to compare the wheel sets on the track, and have you stuck with CR500s?? Neil Mobile at last in my R300!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasmaninaseven Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 Thanks Lionel for the offer of the wheels. I think, in view of the advice offered that I'll wait for further advice before buying a new combination......... Cheers, Neil Mobile at last in my R300!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Neil If you want to know about the 13s on track drop me an e-mail off line. simon.scott@three.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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