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dan187

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18th May, 2011 at 12:10:04pm

Our team are after a new set of 13 inch wheels (our current ones are very heavy) and a nice set of slicks.

Anyone got suggestions of good places to look? (or anyone selling some)
When i've bought wheels for my minis it's been second hand and I've just gone by price and looks but we want something light (and also pretty looking).
And i've not bought slicks so not sure what's best to look out for.

Cheers
Dan

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18th May, 2011 at 12:47:28pm

What's your budget?

From what I know about forumula student it has a number of different events, which means a compromise on tyres.

My 13" hillclimb slicks were £200 each. If you have the budget for new tyres try BMTR, they'll have what yon need.

As for wheels, again budget is key. You won't get much lighter than Force racing, but not sure what PCD Carl offers, or what you need.

Most other cast wheels are much the same weight.

As a side my crossply hillclib slicks are much lighter than a radial tyre.

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18th May, 2011 at 01:55:00pm

We run hoosiers over here (QUT Motorsport) in FSAE-A. But theres other teams that use goodyears and avons. If you can get hold of the tyre data itd be worth it and see what tyres suit your suspension.

Look for a lighter tyre, our rims are 3 kilos, hoosier 20 inch diameter tyres are about 7 kilos.

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18th May, 2011 at 04:59:36pm

i was going to say force racing, but its all down to your budget. Unless you strike lucky and find some magnesium wheels on ebay.

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7th Jun, 2011 at 11:26:33am

ive got a couple of 13" avon slicks, you can have for a very low price

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7th Jun, 2011 at 05:57:51pm




On 7th Jun, 2011 pickmeup said:
ive got a couple of 13" avon slicks, you can have for a very low price


sweet, got any pics?

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