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| Dave-O |
 Dec 4 2005, 03:09 PM
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Is winter done yet?  Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Minneapols, MN Member No.: 1,082  |
Hi Guys/Gals,
I'm switching AX classes next year and it will allow me to run 7" rims. I've been doing a little research and found centerlines from summit for $155 a piece. What's the scoop on these? They are advertised as "drag" wheels, but I see a few members are running them on race and street cars. Can they take the abuse from AX? Also, they have a shank style lug. Does anyone have a source for the VW/914 lug bolts for centerline wheels? Finally, how much do these wheels weight? I'm looking for a relatively lightweight wheel, but I wouldn't mind a little extra weight in exchange for added durability. Are there any better options for the same or less price? Please weight in with your information and experiences. Thanks! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) |
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| ft.lbs. |
Dec 4 2005, 04:43 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 30-December 04 From: Jefferson,ME. Member No.: 3,376 |
Dave,I have 2 15x11" centerlines that came off of my dodge superbee that i've considered using on my 914.(make wheel adapters or redrill my hubs)I'll never have $3000+ to buy my "dream" wheels,so i've been looking for alternatives.I'll weigh a wheel tomorrow after work.-Cody
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| SirAndy |
Dec 4 2005, 04:48 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,623 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
my car had 7" centerlines on it when i bought it. with 225 tires. wicked deep offset, *NO* spacers required to fill out the GT flares!
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| SirAndy |
Dec 4 2005, 04:50 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,623 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
one möre ...
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| john rogers |
Dec 4 2005, 06:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 4-March 03 From: Chula Vista CA Member No.: 391 |
I have Centerlins on my 2L vintage race car, the 15x7 type. With the Goodyear 9x23x15 slicks thety are unbelievibly light! If I remember correctly the "road race" are different than the "drag" so I would contact Centerline to be sure. Mine also have an insert in the bolt holes for reenforcement. The drag racers get very little side load while we get lots of it.
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| MattR |
Dec 4 2005, 06:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
I know my grandmother used to work for them. Thats about it.
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| VegasRacer |
Dec 5 2005, 04:25 AM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,502 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None 
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One of my previous race cars came with a set of Centerlines.
They are light and strong. I dumped 'em for several reasons. 1.) I was having problems over heating my brakes and I was afraid that the solid wheels might be part of the reason because no air could get in or out. 2.) I don't like the way they look. 3.) I decided to go 5 lug. 4.) I wanted Fuchs.
Panasport make some good, light and strong race wheels. I am not sure if you can find them in the right offset. |
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| Mueller |
Dec 5 2005, 09:58 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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so you plan on running GT flares or cutting up your fenders??
as far as I know, Centerline does not make a wheel that'll fit under the stock fenders (unless you switch to a different "ricer" bolt pattern, then you could run thier new rotary forged 15x7 which weigh about 11 pounds each and are designed for auto-x) |
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| Korijo |
Dec 5 2005, 01:21 PM
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[]D o [] o []V[] o []D Group: Members Posts: 1,308 Joined: 16-July 03 From: North Bend, WA Member No.: 914 |
gud wheelz (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| Dave-O |
Dec 5 2005, 09:38 PM
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Is winter done yet? Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Minneapols, MN Member No.: 1,082 |
Thanks guys, I have a little more info. A friend of mine contacted them about a year ago when he was looking for 7" rims. Apparently they still make 2 different kinds: a lightweight one for drag-racing, and a "beefier" one for cars that turn. They strongly advise not using the lighter weight wheels for an AX car. However, he thought the stronger wheels weighed something like 18-20 lbs a peice.
They sell 7's in a 4.8" backspace. The fenders may have to be pulled a little more, but it will be close
Does anyone happen to know the going rate on a set of pana's these days?
John, do you know about how much your wheels weigh? I wonder if they changed their design or if my information on the weights is incorrect. |
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| Dave-O |
Dec 6 2005, 04:10 PM
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Is winter done yet? Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Minneapols, MN Member No.: 1,082 |
Just got this email back from Centerline. Another dead end in the wheel search. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) I might call them directly and talk to someone who isn't involved in sales just to verify this.
i don't believe we are still actively involved in that market. The only wheel I still do in the 4x130mm bolt pattern would be the classic Auto Drag wheel. Thanks for your interest, nicole Nicole Sheehy Center Line Forged Wheel Sales Department 800-345-8671 x5 www.centerlinewheels.com |
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| Joe Ricard |
Dec 6 2005, 04:48 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
go to http://www.circleracing.com/ They got all the wheels you need. give them a call and they can help you decide what is best.
I am a personal fan of the aluminum 15 x 8 road racing wheel about 250.00 each 13 pounds or some steelies @ 16 pounds 70 bucks a pop. |
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| grantsfo |
Dec 6 2005, 04:55 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
Dude! Those are boat anchors at 18 lbs a piece. My 15x8 Keizers weigh 9.85 lbs a piece. |
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| Dave-O |
Dec 6 2005, 06:25 PM
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Is winter done yet? Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Minneapols, MN Member No.: 1,082 |
Thanks Joe, I have been eyeing up the Circle Racing aluminum wheels in 15x7. But dropping $1000 on wheels right now just won't work. I'd love to run steel wheels but nobody seems to make any decent options in 7". I'm building the car for STS2 and 205-50-15 Falkens will be the tire of choice, no need for an 8" rim.
I agree, I'd be happy with anything under 14lbs or so. Weight and price are certainly inversely proportional! |
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| ft.lbs. |
Dec 7 2005, 03:43 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 30-December 04 From: Jefferson,ME. Member No.: 3,376 |
dave, i weighed my "drag" 15x12" and it was 15lbs.Not a light as i thought.Around the center hub its stamped bias tire only.?
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