Just ordered our race wheels!! [Archive]

1lapgto

03-28-2006, 07:28 PM

Hey,

We just ordered a set of SSR GT2's in 18x8 40mm and 18x9 45mm for the One Lap Goat from the Tire Rack! This will replace the ASA AR1's in 17x8 40mm and 17x9 45mm the car currently is running.

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/ssr/swap/ssr _gt2_silver_ci3_l.jpg

3 front and 3 rear! You get to take a spare for each axle if the sizes are different.

Later,

Enrique

VTODD

03-28-2006, 07:30 PM

those look really good except for the SSR logo. :)

nice choice of wheels though.
todd

Bx Tpr

03-28-2006, 07:38 PM

How the hell did you get tire rack to sell you those wheels with those offsets?

1lapgto

03-28-2006, 07:56 PM

I said please! :)

Actually I have a friend who works there, I pm'd you the details..

Later,

Enrique

How the hell did you get tire rack to sell you those wheels with those offsets?

1lapgto

03-28-2006, 07:58 PM

They are the lightest wheels, in the offset I needed, that I could get from the Tirerack. I agree that it could do with out the logo, but looks were 3rd on my list of priorities after weight and strength.

Thanks!

Enrique

those look really good except for the SSR logo. :)

nice choice of wheels though.
todd

steelerguy

03-28-2006, 08:38 PM

Well...how about that. I tried to ask Tire Rack about offsets on SSR wheels and the basically told me to stuff it. Nice to have connections. :)

swmn

03-28-2006, 08:53 PM

Do you feel the handling improvement was worth having only one spare per axle, as opposed to running four identical wheels/tires, so either of your two spares could go on either axle?

1lapgto

03-28-2006, 08:57 PM

If you are still interested in these wheels PM me and I will give you a contact there who can hook you up...

Later,

Enrique

Well...how about that. I tried to ask Tire Rack about offsets on SSR wheels and the basically told me to stuff it. Nice to have connections. :)

1lapgto

03-28-2006, 09:00 PM

Do you feel the handling improvement was worth having only one spare per axle, as opposed to running four identical wheels/tires, so either of your two spares could go on either axle?

Absolutely! I will be running a wider tire in the rear and it is almost a requirement for a high horsepower RWD car, unless you can run wider all around. Unfortunately our cars will not take anything wider than 245 up front while you can run a 275 in the rear. Besides, if they are all the same, I am only allowed one spare.

Later,

Enrique

swmn

03-28-2006, 09:44 PM

Besides, if they are all the same, I am only allowed one spare.

Later,

Enrique

Hadn't read this year's rules since I am not going. Did you pick a tire yet?

1lapgto

03-29-2006, 07:58 AM

Hadn't read this year's rules since I am not going. Did you pick a tire yet?

Bridgestone is hooking us up with some tires. We are hoping to get their new one, the Potenza RE-0R1, but we don't know if it will be available in time. It is supposed to be an incredible tire!

Later,

Enrique

Steel Chicken

03-29-2006, 08:00 AM

how much do those wheels weigh?
im looking for clean simple wheels that are much lighter than stock....

Doric

03-29-2006, 08:07 AM

Please PM me the contact/pricing information as well.

1lapgto

03-29-2006, 08:50 AM

how much do those wheels weigh?
im looking for clean simple wheels that are much lighter than stock....

17 Lbs front 18 Lbs rear...

Later,

Enrique

1lapgto

03-29-2006, 08:52 AM

PM Sent

Please PM me the contact/pricing information as well.

Steel Chicken

03-29-2006, 09:02 AM

looks nice, what size meats you putting on the back? (final question I promise)

Shu

03-29-2006, 09:07 AM

these are the wheels im interested in. PLEASE post pictures when you get them mounted!

Steel Chicken

03-29-2006, 09:10 AM

go ahead and PM me the contact info please, thanks ummmmkay!

1lapgto

03-29-2006, 03:55 PM

looks nice, what size meats you putting on the back? (final question I promise)

265/35R18 and 235/40R18. This is deceiving though, the RE-0R1 is actually wider in those sizes than the 275 and 245 I am running now.

Later,

Enrique

berjet

03-29-2006, 05:49 PM

is your car stock height?

1lapgto

03-29-2006, 08:41 PM

is your car stock height?

I currently am running the king springs which are lower in front and stock in back. But this will be changing soon. To lower all around!

Later,

Enrique

berjet

03-29-2006, 09:13 PM

I currently am running the king springs which are lower in front and stock in back. But this will be changing soon. To lower all around!

Later,

Enrique

cool. here is my setup. I am running pedders coilover front (set to keep car level right now) and 1/2-3/4 drop in rear. i am also running -.5 deg camber street and -2 to -3 track. I have escentric strut tops installed and 1/4" spacers w/ extended studs.

from what you see do you think i could run 18x8.5 w/ 40 offset up front? what about 18x9.5 w/ 52-54 offset in rear while running -.5 camber there?

1lapgto

03-30-2006, 07:31 AM

cool. here is my setup. I am running pedders coilover front (set to keep car level right now) and 1/2-3/4 drop in rear. i am also running -.5 deg camber street and -2 to -3 track. I have escentric strut tops installed and 1/4" spacers w/ extended studs.

from what you see do you think i could run 18x8.5 w/ 40 offset up front? what about 18x9.5 w/ 52-54 offset in rear while running -.5 camber there?

I think the 8.5 in the front, even with the - camber might be too close. I have 8" (40mm) wheels in the front running -2 camber in the front with 5mm spacers and the tire was rubbing on the fender lip. I run about -1.5 in the rear and had to roll the fender to get the 275/45R17 to fit on a 9" wheel with a 45mm offset. I am not sure how much room there is on the inside though. So if you move it in with the 52-54mm offset it will probably clear on the outside, but you need to check clearance in the inside.

Later,

Enrique

Luke@tirerack

03-30-2006, 11:48 AM

Hey Enrique .... your wheels shipped out and you should see them in a couple of days :driving:

holler

03-30-2006, 12:19 PM

Hey Enrique .... your wheels shipped out and you should see them in a couple of days :driving:

hi Luke, I am interested in these as well, how much are they running with the same config and tires?

Luke@tirerack

03-30-2006, 12:26 PM

call me if you need pricing ... I am respecting the forum rules since I am not a registered vendor

1lapgto

03-30-2006, 01:28 PM

Hey Enrique .... your wheels shipped out and you should see them in a couple of days :driving:

Thanks!

Later,

Enrique

Steel Chicken

03-31-2006, 06:21 AM

so where else can we get the hub rings? csiJason is all out. do you have specs on them so I could try and find them elsewhere?

1lapgto

03-31-2006, 07:45 AM

so where else can we get the hub rings? csiJason is all out. do you have specs on them so I could try and find them elsewhere?

I also have a set I picked up from Discount Tire that was 72.5mm to 70mm or something like that. It was off a little less than 1mm and seemed to work good. Just go to a one of their stores and tell them what you need, they have a list and will find the closest match. You need something that works from a 69.55mm (hub on GTO) to 72.5 (opening in wheel).

Later,

Enrique

Shu

03-31-2006, 07:52 AM

I cant wait to see these wheels on your car!

1lapgto

03-31-2006, 08:27 AM

I cant wait to see these wheels on your car!

Me too!!!

Steel Chicken

03-31-2006, 08:49 AM

I also have a set I picked up from Discount Tire that was 72.5mm to 70mm or something like that. It was off a little less than 1mm and seemed to work good. Just go to a one of their stores and tell them what you need, they have a list and will find the closest match. You need something that works from a 69.55mm (hub on GTO) to 72.5 (opening in wheel).

Later,

Enrique

gratis!

BlueCoat6.0m

03-31-2006, 04:50 PM

do u think u'll have to use the spacers with the new rims

1lapgto

03-31-2006, 06:18 PM

do u think u'll have to use the spacers with the new rims

No spacers, they are actually already a bit further out than stock.

Later,

Enrique

BlueCoat6.0m

04-02-2006, 09:06 AM

did u get a chance to race around the track with the 'setup' u have now

1lapgto

04-02-2006, 12:16 PM

did u get a chance to race around the track with the 'setup' u have now

Yes, worked pretty good, except the rear needed to be a bit lower to balance the car better.

Later,

Enrique

BlueCoat6.0m

04-02-2006, 04:24 PM

did u get to take any pics going hard into turns

1lapgto

04-02-2006, 08:26 PM

did u get to take any pics going hard into turns

Yes:

http://www.racingforthechildren.org/GTO/PIR924/pir 924_035.jpg

Later.

Enrique

1lapgto

04-02-2006, 08:27 PM

or another:

http://www.racingforthechildren.org/GTO/PIR924/pir 924_044.jpg

orion4096

04-03-2006, 06:53 PM

Ordered mine this morning with KDW2's, 235/40/18 and 265/35/18. Great find. This is about as close as I can get to my dream wheel without getting a custom. :thumbs:

berjet

04-03-2006, 07:35 PM

1lapgto, do you think that 240/45/18 and 265/35/18's will fit on the wheels and still clear (runing -2 camber in front)?

1lapgto

04-03-2006, 08:05 PM

1lapgto, do you think that 240/45/18 and 265/35/18's will fit on the wheels and still clear (runing -2 camber in front)?

I would think you would be ok, but you might want to ask Luke at the Tire Rack. It might be a bit too tall in the front.

Later,

Enrique

sccaGTO

04-03-2006, 09:02 PM

1lapgto, do you think that 240/45/18 and 265/35/18's will fit on the wheels and still clear (runing -2 camber in front)?
I think you mean the front tires you want are P245/40/18. Maybe a little dyslexic?

J/K

TrakDay

04-03-2006, 09:19 PM

Can't wait to see them on the car! I had a set years ago... I think they were the exact same ones. But mine never made it onto the car I had at the time!

1lapgto

04-03-2006, 09:27 PM

Can't wait to see them on the car! I had a set years ago... I think they were the exact same ones. But mine never made it onto the car I had at the time!

I have the wheels, but no tires yet!! AAARRRGGGHH!!!

Later,

Enrique

berjet

04-04-2006, 07:50 AM

I think you mean the front tires you want are P245/40/18. Maybe a little dyslexic?

J/K

ahhh, nope but i did get the rear tire size wrong. it is suppose to be 275/35/18. looking at Nitto NT-01 or Toyo RA-1's.

musclegto

04-04-2006, 09:53 PM

how much do these cost

1lapgto

04-05-2006, 02:18 PM

how much do these cost

Around $289 each...

orion4096

04-07-2006, 06:44 PM

I got 3 of the 4 wheels today. Why only 3 you ask? It's because my other wheel is somewhere in San Pablo, CA nowhere to be found. I didn't mount them yet since I might need the car before Monday and 1 missing wheel is a problem. Hopefully the last wheel shows up tonight.

If anyone in or near San Pablo, CA sees a UPS truck doing burnouts with 1 SSR wheel let me know! :madsign3:

http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attach mentid=32703&d=1144460357

http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attach mentid=32704&d=1144460364

1lapgto

04-07-2006, 07:01 PM

I got 3 of the 4 wheels today. Why only 3 you ask? It's because my other wheel is somewhere in San Pablo, CA nowhere to be found. I didn't mount them yet since I might need the car before Monday and 1 missing wheel is a problem. Hopefully the last wheel shows up tonight.

If anyone in or near San Pablo, CA sees a UPS truck doing burnouts with 1 SSR wheel let me know! :madsign3:

Bummer! I just picked mine up from the shop. No tires yet though.....

Later,

Enrique

BlueCoat6.0m

04-07-2006, 07:34 PM

how much does the wheel weigh w/tire

Steel Chicken

04-07-2006, 07:54 PM

I got mine in and put them on the car tonight.
They are definitely lighter than stock. I have a crappy scale, but id say 5-10lbs lighter than stock 17" with well worn tires.

I have serious fender rub on the stock un rolled fenders in back...gonna have to fix that. the rears stick out pretty far. also going to need those little mud flap thingies...

BlueCoat6.0m

04-07-2006, 08:04 PM

wut color wheels did u get bronze or gold. rear stick out ,wut is the offset

BlueCoat6.0m

04-07-2006, 08:05 PM

and wut color goat

Steel Chicken

04-07-2006, 08:08 PM

you can see janky pics here, nicer pics to come
http://ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73171

8x8 40mm and 18x9 45mm
235's and 265's

BlueCoat6.0m

04-07-2006, 08:37 PM

nice , the rear looks high , like u have king springs

1lapgto

04-07-2006, 08:46 PM

Three of my wheels came in OZ Racing boxes! Here is whsat my garage looks like now, the stuff is stacked where my car usually goes! Six days left before car heads to Indiana and Illinois for some track time!

http://www.racingforthechildren.org/onelap2006/ima ges/garage.JPG

Later,

Enrique

BlueCoat6.0m

04-07-2006, 08:56 PM

they need to make a track in nj

berjet

04-08-2006, 08:22 AM

1lapgto

04-08-2006, 08:28 AM

how are you mounting your seatbelts? without a belt bar i have been told you have a higher chance of spine compression.

http://www.gravanatuning.com/prod_images/large/APW-70153.jpg

The above Autopower 4 point with a removable harness bar...

Later,

Enrique

berjet

04-08-2006, 08:30 AM

can you get pics when you get it installed?

1lapgto

04-08-2006, 08:32 AM

can you get pics when you get it installed?

Planning on it..

Later,

Enrique

berjet

04-10-2006, 09:00 PM

1lapgto

04-10-2006, 10:38 PM

couple questions 1lapgto:

-how much are your fenders cut?
-what wilwood pads you running for the track (f and r)?
-have you installed your rear drop springs yet, how much of a drop did you get?
-have you got tires for the rims yet?

thanks a lot. i am trying to decide what i am going to do about mine right now. i need r-comps for autox badly but i need to see what wheels i am going to be running first.

No cut, just rolled up tight.

Rear pads BP-10, Front either E or B.

Haven't installed springs

And no tires yet. I probably will not have the tire until next week.

Thanks,

Enrique

berjet

04-10-2006, 10:40 PM

1lapgto

04-11-2006, 08:36 AM

thanks a bunch. plz post once you get them installed w/ drop springs. i haven't seen anyone with 8.5+ wide rear and drop springs yet. I hope you can still run the -1.5 camber in the rear after you do this.

I hope so too! I will post pics as soon as we are done with the car.

Thanks,

Enrique