Tirerack finally bringing my most overall favorite rims, the OZ Superturismo WRCs, a new era in white rims

Alex, why no 17s? such a shame, you would sell more 17s than others

 

I don't get it. Didn't you used to have the rims? I fell in love with the rims when I saw it on your car. By the way, you have any idea how much they weigh? I googled it, but came up with nothing.

 

correct 18x7s which i had, 17s are available in Europe in different offsets, what size weights you need?

 

Thinking about 17s or 16s. Probably 17s if they're light enough. I'm thinking the 16s will look too small.

 

the problem with 16, in my offense, is the width of the rim 16x7, not my taste

 

I don't get it. Looks? Performance?

 

anybody got pics of these?

 

nevermind, just saw them they're hot.

 

WRC pics

 

Hrmm... Always liked that wheel, too... Need to be 17's. I still like the design of the TDR ProRace 1 in white better, though.... Speaking of, I need a photochop of those wheels on my car. New thread time!

 

looks, performance is there. As far as i remember 18s were around21ibs, not bad

 

I found the weights for this wheel via a Google search:

[FONT=Arial]OZ Superturismo Cast 16x7 17.6
OZ Superturismo Cast 17x8 23.3
OZ Superturismo Cast 18x8 26.0 [/FONT]

Now I'm no expert, but 23.3 lbs for a 17" rim is stupidly heavy! The Team Dynamics Pro Race 1's are 17lbs for a 17" rim!

I fully admit that I LOVE this wheel, but two things pushed me over to the TD PR 1's, weight and the spoke profile. I always found the Superturismo to look too flat.. the spokes don't have any curve to them. Check out this picture of a race car with PR TD1's in 15X7...

RM2k5

 

Rally, where did you get the information from? Are those numbers on GT or WRC?

 

and i like these too:

 

All that info came from a website called automotivetech.org, but I used the cached info from Google:

http://64.233.179.104/search?q=cache...&ct=clnk&cd=11

It's a pretty darn extensive list of wheel weights and sizes!

RM2k5

 

I like the one on top. I'd get those if they're light enough including the WRCs.

 

again, light wheels deal funny

 

I am checking on the 17's for you

Alex

 

alright, ty

 

Anybody got a definitive answer on the weights of the rims? Were the earlier numbers right? If so, I might have to look at the advans or volks.

 

wait, weren't you the one that said a $100 **** was "too rich?" how can
you afford a $350+ each wheel? jk

heavier weight = extra workout for you so you don't have to go to the gym
for your helix ss. 2kills with one stone.

 

Yea, I know right. It doesn't make any sense at all. The thing is I really like the look of the factory shift **** and the only thing an aftermarket shift **** would be doing is making it slightly easier to shift. I figure I can save myself the $100 and just get used to the extra effort.

Now, the thing about rims is that I think Morgan would look stunning in a new pair of shoes. The OZ WRCs, advans, and volks look great in my opinion and I can rationalize the price... not really. But the WRCs are significantly cheaper and easier to get. Now the only thing that is holding me back is the weight issue.

The best way I can sum it up is marginal utility or improvement. The marginal improvement for the shift **** isn't enough to make up the cost, while the rims are. Similar to why I like the HAI and I think the marginal hp that an ALTA CAI gives isn't worth the $200 more.

 

I'd say neither, as there was a plain Superturismo. I recall the GT/WRC being very slightly lighter than the old Superturismo. My local OZ dealer still has some sets of the old wheel.

The GT and WRC are essentially the same wheel, other than some slight offset differences in some sizes (16 and 17). For example, the 17x7 WRC is ET40, whereas the regular silver GT is either ET40 or 44. In 18x7, the WRC and GT are both ET42. Of course, you know you can buy these direct from OZ for a tad less than Tire Rack sells them for. You also get your choice of offsets (if offered), whereas Tire Rack only seems to have the ones that aren't as MINI-friendly (ie, 17" GT). The 17x7 WRC is in stock for $210 each.

 

Steve, you are correct, you could get those less than Tirerack. Tirerack is good, but they do not discount, and that is the reason i prefer doing business somewhere else. But overall i hear nothing but good things of tirerack. Well, i know there is 17" availability, not here, i called Tirerack, they said there no plans to bring 17s for now, we will see. It was good to OZ USA, such a shame, but it is a free market, now we have to get what is offered

 

yah, that makes sense.

i was just kiddin around with ya.