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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by RCZDesigns
Soooooooo, enough of the offtopicness on how Stern wheels are comparable, when can we put our deposits in?

And also x2 on ricexizxgood's question.

One more thing, when will you know how long it will take exactly?
Today sometime we will have the link posted to our site for the deposit.

Also, Dan has made changes to allow for 2 offset selections now: 30 or 40
Old Mar 12, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Link on first post!
Old Mar 12, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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FWIW, you CAN run a 225, 235, hell even squeeze a 245 on an 8-inch wide wheel. Doesn't mean it's the best thing to do.

Racecar engineering principles are pretty clear when it comes to running a tire on the widest wheel it will permissibly fit on. The tire simply will work better, which, of course, will improve handling.

That's just free grip with the same tire that might have been mounted on an 8-inch or even 7.5-inch wheel. It should be noted, however, that a 215 or smaller probably should not be mounted to this wheel.
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Originally Posted by adg016
FWIW, you CAN run a 225, 235, hell even squeeze a 245 on an 8-inch wide wheel. Doesn't mean it's the best thing to do.

Racecar engineering principles are pretty clear when it comes to running a tire on the widest wheel it will permissibly fit on. The tire simply will work better, which, of course, will improve handling.

That's just free grip with the same tire that might have been mounted on an 8-inch or even 7.5-inch wheel. It should be noted, however, that a 215 or smaller probably should not be mounted to this wheel.
Thanks for the input Mr. Gardner aka custom wheel designer.
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This is very cool guys

I absolutely love the specs. If I was in the market, I would definitely pick a set of these up. GL with the sale.
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whats the main difference between the 30 and 40 offsets ? witch one will be better for the weekend race car and weekday dd ? planning on running a 225 tire.
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The lower offset will push the wheel more towards the fender
Old Mar 17, 2009 | 01:25 AM
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If my tC were dropped on h-tech springs will I run into any issues? (if so what would be a safe drop?) And if there arent any issues I'm definitely gettin a set
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Originally Posted by X_RockstaR_X
If my tC were dropped on h-tech springs will I run into any issues? (if so what would be a safe drop?) And if there arent any issues I'm definitely gettin a set
Which offset? A 40 should not present any issues at all.
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I was planning on going with the 30, but if it's a problem I think I'll get the 40
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Originally Posted by X_RockstaR_X
I was planning on going with the 30, but if it's a problem I think I'll get the 40
30 will be pushed more toward the fender and can cause possibility of fender clearance, which can be solved by modding the fender lining and rolling the fenders.
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Sorry for so many questions, but do the optional center caps come with these?
Old Mar 17, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by X_RockstaR_X
Sorry for so many questions, but do the optional center caps come with these?
Center caps are only for the smaller sizes 15" and such.
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23 sets left!!!!
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I'm not sure, Paul. The caps may come with these. I can't remember.
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all I have to do is put a deposit? When is the total due? I want these so bad! and this is the color I want and everything! How flush is +30?? Probably really flush, might have to do an alignment after this hahahah. I didn't read all the posts I got excited lol so don't flame me for not reading
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Originally Posted by t_urbo_C_harged
all I have to do is put a deposit? When is the total due? I want these so bad! and this is the color I want and everything! How flush is +30?? Probably really flush, might have to do an alignment after this hahahah. I didn't read all the posts I got excited lol so don't flame me for not reading
The 30 will sit further toward the fender. Rolling your fenders, possible fender liner mod and more camber may need to be run to have max clearance.
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seibon cf fenders are 10 mm wider. 40s an 8.5 inch wheel also ?
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Originally Posted by scikotictc232
seibon cf fenders are 10 mm wider. 40s an 8.5 inch wheel also ?
Should be fine
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no one has ordered?!



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