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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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Kosei K1 Racing Wheels

Does anyone have any recommendations on this tyre?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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I'm interested in these myself, too. So I'm looking for responses along with you.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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I have them. I like them. I use them for AutoX. What else would you like to know?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 11:49 AM
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I use 16x7.5 for daily driving with 225/45's (have gone as large as 225/50). And 15x7 for track days and autocross. And sometimes throw my drag slicks on them.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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I currently have the 15x7's (silver) for my track tires. I love the looks, they seem to be strong, and although they are not the lightest wheels out there, they are much lighter than my stock s-lites. Oh yeah, I like the price too!

I'm actually starting to look for another set of these in 15x7 but with the white finish, to use as my summer wheels.

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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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I had them on my previous bmw for 3 years , daily driven wheels and some autox . Very light , cheap and strong , so go for them.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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considering how light these rims are (14-15lbs) for under 200 bucks a rim - these are a great value.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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They most deffinately are a bargain. And call me crazy but I love the way they look on a MINI.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 01:49 PM
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They most deffinately are a bargain. And call me crazy but I love the way they look on a MINI.
I love them i just wish they made them in a 17 x 7.5, thats why i havn't gotten them yet.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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randy webb uses them on his mule... nuff said (?).
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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205/50/16. I ran Dunlap F109s on them last year. They were very sticky, and pretty cheap (I think around $50 each thru TireRack).

Love the Kosei K-1's!
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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Good and cheap. Not the lightest, not the strongest, but cheap.

Go to a BMWCCA track event and you'll notice that maybe half the cars have the old K1-racing wheels. A growing number of the new K1-TS wheels, too. At least around here.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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The old school ones are on a large percentage of Spec Miatas in the SCCA.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisW
I love them i just wish they made them in a 17 x 7.5, thats why i havn't gotten them yet.
they have them in 17x7.5's tireracks got a close-out going.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 12:20 AM
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I have two sets. Some are flawed and have poor castings. Take too much weight to balance on several of them.
I since went with the Rota Subzero. Much, much better wheel that cost less.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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That's a bitchin' Camaro, onasled!
 
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
they have them in 17x7.5's tireracks got a close-out going.
Your right i was told they weren't going to make them anymore and that no one had them. my mistake
 
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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I've got the 16"-7.5" for street AutoX and enjoy the lite weight. I really need to check and re-torque, especially the front wheels during track days.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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That's a bitchin' Camaro, onasled!
Oh yeah I remember that model. Came with a boat anchor under the hood right?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Swordfish
I've got the 16"-7.5" for street AutoX and enjoy the lite weight. I really need to check and re-torque, especially the front wheels during track days.
is that because the paint is flaking off in the lug holes? if so,
how about just removing the flakes completely with a dremel tool?
 
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