SSR Type C RS...Just Purchaced

[GTO1_OHIO]

I just bought new SSR Type C RS wheels to use when racing. A pair of 17x8.5 5x120mm +44mm for the back and a pair of 17x8 5x120mm +40 for the front.... and they only weigh 16.5 lbs.

<<< Pictures on car added, post #40 >>>

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/ssr/swap/ssr _typec_rs_anth_ci3_l.jpg

On the the rear I'm mounting MT ET 275/45/17 Street DRs and the front will have 235/45/17 F1 DS-G3. I'm dropped 1 inch in the front and my current 245/45 F1s were just a little to wide.

Now the big question: The SSR decals in the picture don't come on the wheels when you get them. I don't know if I should put them on or leave them off. What do you guys think On or Off?

[burnt goat]

leave them off

[Doric]

Off, IMO.

[multistrada74]

how much do the stock 17's weight?

[GTO1_OHIO]

how much do the stock 17's weight?

The 17x8 OEM wheel weighs in at 26 lbs

[bvbull200]

Leave 'em off. Pretty nice looking wheels too. Can I ask how much? PM me if you don't want to post.

[ShelbyGoat]

I am kinda on the fence on this one. Coming from an import background, I kinda like a small decal on SOME rims.

I vote to put them on drive around for a few days, see if YOU like em, if not pull them off!

Oh yea and post some pictures.

[05cyclone]

Off. Looks like crap with them.

[GTO1_OHIO]

Leave 'em off. Pretty nice looking wheels too. Can I ask how much? PM me if you don't want to post.

From TireRack 8s are $399 8.5s are $404

I am kinda on the fence on this one. Coming from an import background, I kinda like a small decal on SOME rims.

I vote to put them on drive around for a few days, see if YOU like em, if not pull them off!

Oh yea and post some pictures.

They're BMW wheels so I wonder if the Bimmer guys put them on or not.

I'll put up pics once my F1s come in and are mounted. Also have to wait for the SSR caps ... they shipped BMW ones even though they marked on the invoice that I specified the SSR ones.

[GOATCRUISER]

I'd put them on because they would be too plain for me alone, but they do look sharp!! Great choice.

[Ironmancan]

Off, Imo

[whiteboyslo]

off.

nice choice! cosmetically they don't do much for me, but that's an awesome weight and should fit nicely with those offsets

Mike

[stealth06gto]

Those are forged Im assuming? That realy is lightweight for the car its goin on! Post pics of course when on.

[GTO1_OHIO]

off.

nice choice! cosmetically they don't do much for me, but that's an awesome weight and should fit nicely with those offsets

Mike

I wasn't really looking for cosmetics, just lightweight for racing, but I figured I could chrome them if I wanted to use them later for daily driver duty.

[GTO1_OHIO]

Those are forged Im assuming? That realy is lightweight for the car its goin on! Post pics of course when on.

300 Series BMWs run autocross using these and they outweight us by 500 lbs so there should be no problem there.

And to answer your question specifically:

In a specialized process perfected by Alumax, a leading aluminum manufacturer, uniquely structured alloy billets are heated to a semi-solid state (the consistency of soft butter) and molded in a specifically engineered forging press. The positive aspects of this process found applications in the aircraft and automotive sectors. Through an exclusive contract with Alumax, SSR conducted additional research and development and built their wheel manufacturing plant in Japan to produce alloy wheels using Semi-Solid Forging (SSF) technology. They further developed SSF technology, were granted a patent, and are the first and only SSF wheel manufacturer in the world today producing Semi-Solid Forged alloy wheels. This ultra high tech forging technology creates a very strong and lightweight wheel ideal for street or track.

[stealth06gto]

:ohsnap1: I cant imagine picking a 4000+ lb car to autocross with. Nice choice by the way.

[ShelbyGoat]

:ohsnap1: I cant imagine picking a 4000+ lb car to autocross with. Nice choice by the way.

obviously you never weighed your car, ever seen a serious Corvette driver go through a course, or seen a well-drive Goat setup for auto-x

[YaXMaN]

300 Series BMWs run autocross using these and they outweight us by 500 lbs so there should be no problem there.




Ah. Wait. LOL Are you saying a 3-series weighs 500lbs more than a GTO?

[Gears for Brains]

"Off" will look cleaner. Stickers on the wheels is more of a tuner thing. Nice choice of a functional lightweight wheel, they should help your acceleration. I've seen a ratio of 8.9:1 for the effectiveness of removing unsprung weight versus removing sprung weight, you just dropped about 38 lbs from the wheels, equivalent to pulling 338 lbs from the body. Or so the theory goes - read it on this here forum!

[MIGOAT06]

I was just looking at these wheels today in a magazine and though they looked sick. cant wait for pics of it!!!

[GTO1_OHIO]

Ah. Wait. LOL Are you saying a 3-series weighs 500lbs more than a GTO?

2006 325 coupe = 4255 lbs , sedan = 4343 lbs

my race weight is 3750 ... but that includes me in it....so yes

[YaXMaN]

2006 325 coupe = 4255 lbs , sedan = 4343 lbs

my race weight is 3750 ... but that includes me in it....so yes

Ok, so you're looking at Gross Vehicle Weight rating... not curb weight. A 2006 BMW 325i is over 400 pounds lighter than a GTO.

[YaXMaN]

I just bought new SSR Type C RS wheels to use when racing.

Nice wheels, btw. Super light... wouldn't go with the stickers.

[torridredgoat]

SSR's are great for track but have been told they bend very easily on the street!

[Jim346]

The 330xi my gf had was 3400 lbs.

Leave the stickers off.

[GTO1_OHIO]

Ok, so you're looking at Gross Vehicle Weight rating... not curb weight. A 2006 BMW 325i is over 400 pounds lighter than a GTO.

LOL thats what I get for only googling one source...that source didn't specify what the weight type was. ya your right the curb weight is about 300 lbs lighter then me. Either case the wheels I would think should handle the BMW GVW.

[04_GTO_Jimbo]

i was thinking of these same rims. I would leave them off. or maybe not put both on. ditch the "type c" and see what it looks like. for some reason when i hear "type c", i think honda.

[OldER Goat]

no decals here...

http://http://ls1gto.com/forums/attachment.php?att achmentid=55270&d=1175480222

[GTO1_OHIO]

Ahhhh now I have a question....what lug nuts did you get for yours. My Goodyear dealer said the OEM size is too big.

[OldER Goat]

Ahhhh now I have a question....what lug nuts did you get for yours. My Goodyear dealer said the OEM size is too big.

american racing splined are pictured..but i just installed with a set of gorillas tonite and those are are a tad too big, as are the oe lugs.

[MIGOAT06]

do you have any more pics of yours, cuz i have a SRM goat and want to see what the whole picture of the car looks like.
thanks

[GOATCRUISER]

^^If you are referring to Older Goat, he posted a full pic in the dropped thread. He has a great looking Pulse Red.

[Ret NYCPD]

Good choice!

1. Did you mount your MT's on the 17x8.5 yet? If so, how did they fit?
2. Any pic's?
3. When do you plan to Test them at the Drag Strip?
4. Have you found the right size Lug Nuts yet?
5. No Decals, but that's a personal choice. Advertise if your paid to do so (LOL)

If I recall correctly...... the 17x4 Spare Tire Rim is approx 14lbs or less. Might want to consider using them at the Drag Strip with M&H Front Runner/Skinnie (Bias-ply)

Light weight 17 is very interesting and tempting, even if it is somewhat costly. This would also allow Up-Grading to a bigger Brake Pkg.

[Ravener]

Off. Nice looking wheels.

[GTO1_OHIO]

Good choice!

1. Did you mount your MT's on the 17x8.5 yet? If so, how did they fit?
2. Any pic's?
3. When do you plan to Test them at the Drag Strip?
4. Have you found the right size Lug Nuts yet?
5. No Decals, but that's a personal choice. Advertise if your paid to do so (LOL)

If I recall correctly...... the 17x4 Spare Tire Rim is approx 14lbs or less. Might want to consider using them at the Drag Strip with M&H Front Runner/Skinnie (Bias-ply)

Light weight 17 is very interesting and tempting, even if it is somewhat costly. This would also allow Up-Grading to a bigger Brake Pkg.

The MTs fit fine on the wheels but I'm going to roll the fenders so no test until I do that. I'm picking up the fronts 17x8s with 235/45/17 F1 DS-G3s on them today so I'll put them on the car and take some pics. For lugs I just need to drive down to Summit Racing this weekend and find some.

...and I'm going to leave the decals off...lol

[mistermike]

Keep the stickers

http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attach mentid=58738&stc=1&d=1179510586

[04_GTO_Jimbo]

^^^^ Lmfao!!!

[LBarnes]

Two questions
First is to GTO1 Ohio
Did you on the strut or the fender?
Second is to OLder Goat
Are you running 17 or larger diameter?

[OldER Goat]

Are you running 17 or larger diameter?

I had to go with 18" - cause i have 14-ich rotors

http://ls1gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attachment id=55269&d=1175479666

[GTO1_OHIO]

Here are the pics MTs 275/45/17 on back, Goodyear F1 DS-G3 235/45/17 on the front. ...no stickers. :) ...didn't have the best light late this afternoon.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/GTO1/IMG_0181 .jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/GTO1/IMG_0182 .jpg


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/GTO1/IMG_0187 .jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/GTO1/IMG_0190 .jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/GTO1/IMG_0201 .jpg

MTs just clear. I have the Pedder 5/16 springs...but will need rolling I'm sure.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/GTO1/IMG_0183 .jpg

[Ret NYCPD]

Wheels look very nice on your Goat.

Looks like you have good clearance in the rear with the 5/16 Raise...... why do you think you'll have to roll them?

[GTO1_OHIO]

Wheels look very nice on your Goat.

Looks like you have good clearance in the rear with the 5/16 Raise...... why do you think you'll have to roll them?

Mainly because others that have the 5/16 with the MTs have posted that they needed to. ...sounds like a good new thread topic to find out.

[multistrada74]

they look great, but i think they look to small for the huge car. i might have to go with these wheels in 18's.

[Ret NYCPD]

For lugs I just need to drive down to Summit Racing this weekend and find some.


Did you find the correct Lug size?

[Millefune]

Thread necromancy thanks to Search option.

I am getting SSRs as well. Is there a reason why people are downsizing their front tires from 245s to 235s? I kinda want to keep as much front grip as possible for the corners, so I'd like to keep the 245s on up front. I'm not lowered, if that helps any.

Also, any update on where to get the correct lugnuts? I'm interested in getting some lightweight red ones from this place (http://www.importparts.com/shop/index.php?cPath=1 900_1903&osCsid=321b63894fa0cd269db7a6c4c99e6ea1), but there are different sizes. Which size is ours?

[ShelbyGoat]

some go to 235 because of strut rub

can't think of the lug size right now...also just a heads up, you can only order 16 from that website (as far as what is showing)

[OldER Goat]

you need to go with at least a 275 lol.......
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1860 77

lugs are 12mm x 1.5s..

[Millefune]

some go to 235 because of strut rub

can't think of the lug size right now...also just a heads up, you can only order 16 from that website (as far as what is showing)

you need to go with at least a 275 lol.......
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1860 77

lugs are 12mm x 1.5s..
I'm going with the SSRs that are 17x8s with the +40 offset for the BMWs. Do I need to worry about strut rub with 245s? Another reason I'm wanting 245s is because General Tire (really lightweight tires and very quiet for cruising) doesn't make the 235s that others have used, and... I still want to keep the front grip.

Older's setup with 275s all around is awesome, but I really want to stick with the 17x8 and 17x8.5 sized wheels (I don't like big diameter rims). Thanks for the help guys. I'm so looking forward to getting these wheels.

[ForzaV12]

my SSRs are 19s(18lbs) and I was able to use the stock lug nuts with no problem(with a thinwall socket). I did order some titanium lugs though because I like to waste money(and do anything to reduce unsprung weight)

[Millefune]

What width front tires do you have, Forza?

[ForzaV12]

What width front tires do you have, Forza?

245 35 19

[Millefune]

And no strut and/or rubbing issues? If so, life is good.

[purplenurple]

And no strut and/or rubbing issues? If so, life is good.

You wont have strut rub with 245s. The stock 17s come with 245s and no aftermarket wheels put the tires as close to the strut as stock/holden wheels.

[ForzaV12]

And no strut and/or rubbing issues? If so, life is good.

purple is correct, no issues whatsoever.

[gtoskip]

glad you left them off...much beter without and as you know for every decal you REMOVE you gain 10 horsepower! LOL

[purplenurple]

purple is correct, no issues whatsoever.

Thanks for the pics, BTW. I want these since they offer form and function, but Im scared that they are not strong enough for the streets. They kinda make the goat look more tuner, but I still look awesome.