Originally Posted by
clean_classic Love the work you have done Shawn...why the decision to remove the B14 wheels, those looked great.
Thanks.
As much as I love the B14 wheels, they are not exactly lightweight at 17 pounds. Not bad, but not really light. And we all know that less unsprung weight affords a better ride quality.
These Traklite Gears are 15X7, 4X100, +35, very strong and 10.9 pounds each. Which is within a pound or so of the forged wheels ($$$) I'd been eye-balling. I really like the subdued style and price of the Traklites at $139 each.
I am going to paint them a shade or three lighter in color. Silver/grey/gun metal of some sort but more of a contrast to the vehicle color will look much better. They *appeared* lighter colored to me on-line and even prior to bolting them onto the car. Right now I'm not screwing with them till post-Convention.
I
really like the noticeably better ride. I can definitely feel the rather significant 6-pound difference per corner.
I have always been a fan of the B14 wheels on a B13. But now I don't know if I can ever go backwards on that unsprung weight, I love how freakishly smooth my suspension (CSK/Hyperco) has become with these light weight wheels.