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So I found something very interesting, the TS12R's are 3lbs lighter than the other wheel models that UrgeDesigns sells. This really kind of makes my decision for me in terms of the model of wheel, and so far, I don't think brushed gold would look good on it.
So, what's left is Matte Black, Gloss Black, or Matte Bronze.
I'm not quite sure what you are trying to accomplish here. You say this is a street only car but 3 lbs per wheel is a deal breaker? What about all that extra tire weight with a 285 rear? Unless you just want the 18" look, 17's with a high end summer tire would be lighter and have more grip. Also, why not just deal with CCW directly and pick your exact wheel and specs?
Wheel style/color/specs are highly personal though, so I would just figure out exactly what your goals are first and go from there.
I'm not quite sure what you are trying to accomplish here. You say this is a street only car but 3 lbs per wheel is a deal breaker? What about all that extra tire weight with a 285 rear? Unless you just want the 18" look, 17's with a high end summer tire would be lighter and have more grip. Also, why not just deal with CCW directly and pick your exact wheel and specs?
Wheel style/color/specs are highly personal though, so I would just figure out exactly what your goals are first and go from there.
I appreciate you being devil's advocate, and I'm certainly open to suggestions.
I want wider tires for FI later on, and also like the 18" look and performance of 18" wheels better. If I wanted to go for light 18's the best bet would be the OZ racings Allegherita's from Tire Rack, but they don't come in the width's I want.
You're right, I probably could work with CCW directly, but I can't be sure of the backspacing that would work, Urge has it figured out, in addition the forged mono blocks are the lightest they make if I'm not mistaken.
If someone knows of some good looking 18's that can properly fit tires 245F/285R, that are lightweight with an offset that matches well enough for a 10-20mm drop, I'm all ears.
If someone knows of some good looking 18's that can properly fit tires 245F/285R, that are lightweight with an offset that matches well enough for a 10-20mm drop, I'm all ears.
Fair enough. I think you have figured out that it will almost certainly have to be custom made, especially without rolled fenders. You need specs around 9" +60 front and 10.5" +72.
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If someone knows of some good looking 18's that can properly fit tires 245F/285R, that are lightweight with an offset that matches well enough for a 10-20mm drop, I'm all ears.
Fair enough. I think you have figured out that it will almost certainly have to be custom made, especially without rolled fenders. You need specs around 9" +60 front and 10.5" +72.
Exactly. I don't mind running high offset if I have to. I appreciate the info Nate.
Great choice of wheels, I have the urge spec ccw c10 wheels and they are a great wheel as well. I have the 18x9.5 square set up in hyper black powder coating finish and had them on stock fenders both front and rear
I had a 5 mm spacer on the fronts as well and didn't face any rubbing on the front fenders but on the inner fender lines. So I cut out them out like below and solved my issue. I am running -2 camber in the front
As for the rear wheels, they clear with good space as well. I rolled and removed the bumper tab but i believe it can easily be mounted without doing all that as well as it has clearance. Although I rolled and removed the tab for ease of mind. For the rear wheels am running -2.5 camber
I am looking forward to seeing your set of ts12 as am looking to ordering them to use for track
Great choice of wheels, I have the urge spec ccw c10 wheels and they are a great wheel as well. I have the 18x9.5 square set up in hyper black powder coating finish and had them on stock fenders both front and rear
I had a 5 mm spacer on the fronts as well and didn't face any rubbing on the front fenders but on the inner fender lines. So I cut out them out like below and solved my issue. I am running -2 camber in the front
As for the rear wheels, they clear with good space as well. I rolled and removed the bumper tab but i believe it can easily be mounted without doing all that as well as it has clearance. Although I rolled and removed the tab for ease of mind. For the rear wheels am running -2.5 camber
I am looking forward to seeing your set of ts12 as am looking to ordering them to use for track
Those look good, thanks for the pictures and the information. How much of a drop do you have? I don't plan on much. The black is growing on me, and I think they would look good with some gold lug nuts on an NFR car.
your most welcome. Yes the hyperblack finish is really amazing. Changes appreance depending on lighting
i have ohlins dfv ( no upgraded springs or anyting ) and i set the height around 60 cm from middle of the fenders to the ground. We have very big speed humps so i need a realistic height to clear them and still also have good handling at the track
Ythere is quite some body roll and if my car is any lower, i think it can rub on the inside unless i have stiffer springs
I ended up going with Ohlins and a set of 18" CCW c10's in Gloss Black from Urge Designs. Went with 9.5" Front and 10.5" rear. They don't have TS12R's in 9.5" fronts so I went with the C10's instead. I think gloss black with NFR is going to look pretty awesome. I appreciate all of your feedback guys, I'll post pics when everything is done.
04-21-2016, 07:27 AM
