Race Wheel advice

vividracing

I agree on not spending a ton (although that's relative), but I'd stay away from wheels that aren't forged or at least a really good cast wheel. Forged wheels tend to bend, while cast wheels (especially the cheap ones) tend to shatter. I'd much rather have a wheel bend and stay in one piece than have it explode. Things happen on the track, and when stuff gets wild I'd prefer to be as safe as possible.

Forgestar is a pretty good choice. Relatively inexpensive, with quality above average for their price range. Enkei is also an option. The RPF1 is a great track wheel. It is a cast wheel, but it's a better wheel than most of the stuff in its price range. I wish 949 Racing would make 18s...

Shamu, you're correct on sizing being related to speed. Sort of. It's related to power output. If you've only got a 140hp Civic, 18s are an awful choice. You'll waste way too much power turning them and the car is small enough to not need huge brakes. 15s and 16s are a good choice. For a 300hp Z with bigger brakes, 18s are what you'd want because the bigger brakes need the room and you've got the power to turn the bigger wheels. If you take a look at some drift cars, you'll see guys with everything from 14x8 to 20x12. Depends on their power level and braking requirements.

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