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Circle Racing Wheels

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This is a set of four road-race-worthy aluminum rims designed to be strong and very light. They are cadmium plated, which was an expensive option. They also have extra-cost steel lug nut inserts for durability over the course of many tire changes. The rims were purchased to fit a 3rd-generation Camaro or Firebird (1982-1992), and they fit perfectly within stock, unmodified fenders. Nominal size is 16"x9.5", with front rims having 5.125" backspacing and rear rims having 5.75" backspacing. I believe they weigh about 17-18lbs - they are very light and true. The build date on them is 7/26/1999. They fit Kumho 265/45/16 tires beautifully, and Kumho makes both V700 and V710 tires in that size.

These wheels have been used strictly for autocrossing for about two seasons - they have not been used for street driving. They are in very good condition, with just a few minor blemishes on the surface and no damage to any beads or other critical areas. These are not pimpy show-car rims - they are serious equipment oriented toward racing (although they are DOT labeled and there is no reason you can't run them on the street). They are currently shod with old Kumho V700 Victoracers, which have some visible tread left but are well past their prime grip. These tires are no longer fast, but they would be good practice tires. I can leave these on or dismount and discard them at the buyer's discretion. I'm moving and need to clear these out of the garage. I am in the Houston area. Asking $450 obo.

Edited to add the cad plating.

This post has been edited by Msquared: May 31 2006, 12:43 AM

Msquared View Member Profile	May 28 2006, 02:50 AM Post #1
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 175 Joined: 29-October 04 Member No.: 520	*SOLD* Circle Racing Wheels (IMG:http://home.houston.rr.com/emsquared/For_Sale/_MG_2918-01.jpg) *More pictures here* This is a set of four road-race-worthy aluminum rims designed to be strong and very light. They are cadmium plated, which was an expensive option. They also have extra-cost steel lug nut inserts for durability over the course of many tire changes. The rims were purchased to fit a 3rd-generation Camaro or Firebird (1982-1992), and they fit perfectly within stock, unmodified fenders. Nominal size is 16"x9.5", with front rims having 5.125" backspacing and rear rims having 5.75" backspacing. I believe they weigh about 17-18lbs - they are very light and true. The build date on them is 7/26/1999. They fit Kumho 265/45/16 tires beautifully, and Kumho makes both V700 and V710 tires in that size. These wheels have been used strictly for autocrossing for about two seasons - they have not been used for street driving. They are in very good condition, with just a few minor blemishes on the surface and no damage to any beads or other critical areas. These are not pimpy show-car rims - they are serious equipment oriented toward racing (although they are DOT labeled and there is no reason you can't run them on the street). They are currently shod with old Kumho V700 Victoracers, which have some visible tread left but are well past their prime grip. These tires are no longer fast, but they would be good practice tires. I can leave these on or dismount and discard them at the buyer's discretion. I'm moving and need to clear these out of the garage. I am in the Houston area. Asking $450 obo. Edited to add the cad plating. This post has been edited by Msquared: May 31 2006, 12:43 AM

slowTA View Member Profile	May 29 2006, 12:56 AM Post #2
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,289 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331	Hmmmm.... tempting, way too tempting. So tempting I'll ask for a shipping quote heading to 07011 without the tires. :Highjack mode on: I just finished my first autocross on R-compounds (710's) and had a blast. The tires are about halfway used I guess and don't really fit all that well on factory 16 x 8 rims, they're 265/45/16. Just like you recomend (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif) Here is the weird part, I had my best runs with 45+/34+ psi. Another board member suggested something around 30/35 psi while an instructor (WRX) said I should leave them high. I went with the lower pressure and the car was ALL over the place. Now that I think about it, since the rims are so narrow, it would take more pressure for the tires to work well. At least in my warped mind. I'll have to check the wear tomorrow.