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RE: Wheel rules

To: <Ajstratton@aol.com>, <autox@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Wheel rules
From: "Kevin Stevens" <Kevin_Stevens@Bigfoot.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2000 12:47:17 -0700
Why on earth would anyone buy new stock wheels for racing?  There are take-off
wheels available for virtually any car made in reasonable Stock class
quantities.  There's an entire INDUSTRY catering to all the people buying
aftermarket wheels for their cars.

KeS

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-autox@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-autox@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Ajstratton@aol.com
> Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2000 09:52
> To: autox@autox.team.net
> Subject: Wheel rules
>
>
>
>   In my experience, the only aftermarket wheels that cost significantly more
> than new stock were two and three piece, and forged aluminum type race
> wheels.   My Revolutions cost $140 each; half of factory.   The remainder of
> my wheels are junkyard takeoffs.  Pretty good deal if you don't mind the
> torch/grinder marks..
>
>   Of course once you get rid of the wheel allowance, there is no need for
> spacers, +/- track allowances, and the need for longer stud bolts..  Saves me
> $100.  Puts me on some REALLY skinny tires!
>
>   An interesting idea was raised somewhere along this thread.  That would be
> the concept of claiming.  I don't know if it still goes on in the dirt bike
> world, but I remember when a privateer bought a factory bike for a song.
> This might be more appropriate for Pro's,  Things that make you go Hmmmmm.
>
> Alan Stratton
> GS 40 GSX  (Trailer Queen)
> When you dump the clutch at 6500 RPM,
> 1500 miles from home, you'll know why!
>
>


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