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RE: Keizer Wheels VS. Real Racing Wheels

To: autox@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Keizer Wheels VS. Real Racing Wheels
From: miket <miket@interaccess.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 00 13:07:06 -0500
I have a set of Real Race wheels, and mine do have steel inserts for the lug 
seats.

Mike Taylor


>Jay,
>
>What I have noticed and am concerned about
>is that the lightweight wheels I purchased
>do not have steel inserts for the lug seats!!!
>
>I am installing and removing them almost
>every weekend.  I'm using anti-sieze in the hope
>that I lessen the galling that can occur.
>
>So find out about if they provide inserts or not.
>I belive both you can replace the center section
>though.
>
>And yes the Keizer require care!! But don't know
>about the Real racing.
>
>jack ~
>
>
>> From autox-owner@autox.team.net Fri Jun 23 18:51:08 2000
>> Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 18:48:53 -0700
>> From: Jenaro Rodriguez <dicej@cnw.com>
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>> To: "autox@autox.team.net" <autox@autox.team.net>
>> Subject: Keizer Wheels VS. Real Racing Wheels
>>
>> Im in the process of buying some wheels for my '83 CSP RX7. I'm pretty
>> sure I'm going with a 13x9. Now I've narrowed my choice to 2:
>>
>> 1. Keizer's:
>> 13x9 Aluminum
>> 8.5 lb.
>> 3 piece
>> ~$175 each
>>
>> 2. Real Racing Wheels (R&S Racing)
>> 13x9 Aluminum
>> 11.2 lb.
>> 2 piece
>> ~$164 each
>>
>> The difference in weight is a no brainer. However I'm slightly concerned
>> with the strength. I've heard that you can bend a Keizer Wheel when
>> mounting tires if your not careful. I will be using Hoosier 225/45/13's.
>> FWIW R&S also sells Hoosier's and will mount and balance them for free.
>> I would appreciate any comments from anybody who has experience with
>> either of these wheels. Any comments will be appreciated.
>>
>>     Jay
>>  '83 RX7 CSP
>>
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