17" wheels for road racing.

[mavisky]

For the money, I don't think you could beat these TD wheels for their strength/brake clearance, which to most roadracers are worth more than the ultimate in lightweight.

 

[Greg Collier]

The Team Dynamics rims did extremely well at the race this past weekend. The particulars will be in my forth-coming commentary. Rim strength is very important in road racing. My $3000.00 custom 2-piece Bogart racing wheels have had consistent problems with the seals between the bell and the rim. They've been back to the manufacturer at least a dozen times for re-sealing. Also they can be very fragile and bend easy. If one has a big budget race team where money is no object the Bogart’s are the way to go, but for the money, size, strength, specified offset, and big caliper/rotor friendliness, the Team Dynamics rims are the only way to fly...

 

[Suparata]

Im glad you guys like them as much as I do.
Heres another review made by a guy running an EVO:

So, I bought two sets of the 17x9's in matte black and I LOVE them.

First off, the fact that they're hubcentric makes them the only choice for track use (I'm dumping a set of Work wheels because they are NOT hubcentric and the center rings are too risky for race use).

Second off, I've already tested their strength and integrity, even though I would have preferred not to. I did a track event on them this Monday and managed to go off not once but twice in the same spot! I went off sideways at a sufficient rate of speed to get buried in the mud up to the hubs. :-(

Other than having to clean rocks out of the bead, the wheels didn't bend (absolutely no vibrations, which would indicate a mild bend). This is actually fairly amazing, as I've bent BBS wheels doing the same thing (I hate rainy track days).

This particular EVO is built for NASA endurance racing championship and at the Targa Newfoundland in '07.

 

[Ludachris]

I’m glad you guys like them as much as I do.
Here’s another review made by a guy running an EVO:
“So, I bought two sets of the 17x9's in matte black and I LOVE them.

First off, the fact that they're hub centric makes them the only choice for track use (I'm dumping a set of Work wheels because they are NOT hubcentric and the center rings are too risky for race use).

Second off, I've already tested their strength and integrity, even though I would have preferred not to. I did a track even on them this Monday and managed to go off not once but twice in the same spot! I went off sideways at a sufficient rate of speed to get buried in the mud up to the hubs. :-(

Other than having to clean rocks out of the bead, the wheels didn't bend (absolutely no vibrations, which would indicate a mild bend). This is actually fairly amazing, as I've bent BBS wheels doing the same thing (I hate rainy track days).”

This particular EVO is built for NASA endurance racing championship and at the Targa Newfoundland in '07.

Good stuff Mitch - please PM me with details on mine, as my email isn't working that great at the moment. I sent you a question last week but haven't received a reply, most likely due to my email issues. Thanks man.

 

[WatchItExplode]

Has anybody been able to get pictures of these on a 1g with stock fenders and 255's?

Also, just wanted to clarify, are these cut at the exact DSM centerbore or were hub rings included?

 

[Ludachris]

Has anybody been able to get pictures of these on a 1g with stock fenders and 255's?

Also, just wanted to clarify, are these cut at the exact DSM centerbore or were hub rings included?

I'm expecting them to be cut to the centerbore so that rings aren't needed, but I haven't received mine yet so I couldn't tell you for sure. I'm sure someone else here could tell you though.

 

[Jon Lane]

My 8" versions have rings...

 

[steel_3d]

The 17x9's are machined hub centric and fit very nicely. There's some pics in here:

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2099866646

If you don't have an imagestation account, use login: steve_guest, pw: guest

 

[logic]

I'm expecting them to be cut to the centerbore so that rings aren't needed

Correct; at least on my 2g, the fit is very snug, like it was made for it. These things really are gorgeous.

Now I just need to get my lazy ass over to a tire shop and get the RT-615's mounted, or my wife is going to kill me. (What do you mean, the tires don't belong in the living room?)

 

[WatchItExplode]

I'm expecting them to be cut to the centerbore so that rings aren't needed, but I haven't received mine yet so I couldn't tell you for sure. I'm sure someone else here could tell you though.

Curious, why haven't you gotten them yet? Didn't you order them on the same shipment as all these other guys?

 

[Ludachris]

Curious, why haven't you gotten them yet? Didn't you order them on the same shipment as all these other guys?

Yes, I ordered at the same time. For whatever reason, TD didn't have my wheels done in time when all the others were put on the boat. I have no idea when I'll see mine. It doesn't really matter that much though, as I don't have tires for them now anyway, and I probably won't be able to buy any for at least a couple months. But it would be nice to look at them in my garage everyday

 

[Ludachris]

Were there any other 1G guys besides me and Greg that actually bought the Team Dynamics wheels through Mitch? I wanted to see how they fit. Did they clear the fender? I'm sure they required fender rolling. Any photos of them installed yet?

 

[WatchItExplode]

I have a favor to ask of one of you Team Dynamics wheel owners...

I need a reference point for brake caliper clearance on these wheels, as I'm planning to run some pretty big calipers. I want to figure out if I'll need wheel spacers or not.

Would one of you guys mind measuring your 17x9 wheels for brake clearance? There's reputation points in it for you

Here's how to do it: http://www.tceperformanceproducts.com/wheel_fit.html

 

[Suparata]

At 4in from the center of the wheel we have 1.810” (46mm), at 5in from the center there is2.08” (53mm), 6in has 2.165” (55mm) and at 7in we have 2.240” (57mm) room.
You will need no spacers for any of the TCE kits or any other of-the-shelf big brake kit out there.

 

[Slow old poop]

Would one of you guys mind measuring your 17x9 wheels for brake clearance? There's reputation points in it for you

Normally, I would do ANYTHING to get reputation points! I am mired in the basement with one crummy box. Alas, my Stoptechs are off the car.

How DO you get reputation points anyway?

One box Rich

 

[WatchItExplode]

At 4in from the center of the wheel we have 1.810” (46mm), at 5in from the center there is2.08” (53mm), 6in has 2.165” (55mm) and at 7in we have 2.240” (57mm) room.
You will need no spacers for any of the TCE kits or any other of-the-shelf big brake kit out there.

Excellent, thanks for the quick response!

Slow: you get points by somebody clicking the little icon below your avatar, and then I think a moderator has to approve it. But in this case Suparata is already a wiseman

 

[underradar92]

As said above, they will fit. I have the aforementioned wheels AND a thicker than normal rotor (1.25">1.10") 6 piston TCE setup, and there is mucho clearance. No worries.

(No points are necessary, also FWIW, the icon has been removed.)

 

[Poloturbo]

Any chances of having more of theses? Do they come in 35mm offset or even 30mm offset?

 

[Suparata]

One of the nice things about the Team Dynamics wheels is that they can be custom made to what ever offset you want. Within reason, of course. So if you want that it can be done. However I believe +35mm won’t work right on a 17x9.

 

[Slow old poop]

Slow: you get points by somebody clicking the little icon below your avatar, and then I think a moderator has to approve it.

FWIW, the icon has been removed.

I am doomed to being in the basement of reputation points forever, then. Well, at least I got ONE little box.

Rich

 

[The Foos]

What about price? I'm curious. Can someone PM me with that info if you won't post on the forum? And can someone summarize the right wheel/tire size for a 1G that won't require fender rolling or have clearance issues with stock suspension?

Thanks.

 

[Suparata]

9" wide wheels WIL NOT FIT without fender work of some sort.

 

[eclipsegsx1736]

9" wide wheels WIL NOT FIT without fender work of some sort.

I have 17x9 +38 offset with 245/40. No rubbing. They definitely don't tuck but as long as you're not slammed and your suspension is stiff enough you're fine. I haven't even rolled my fenders.

 

[Ludachris]

I have 17x9 +38 offset with 245/40. No rubbing. They definitely don't tuck but as long as you're not slammed and your suspension is stiff enough you're fine. I haven't even rolled my fenders.

2G folks should be fine, it's us 1G guys that have to worry.

 

[steel_3d]

Stupid question, but is it possible to machine wheels to increase offset? Seems like it would be hard to fit one of these on an everyday lathe

Looking at Mr. 1736's pics, 38mm already looks crazy enough, I'd rather not stack another cm on top of that with these 27mm TD wheels Beau, let us know if you can fit 255's with that offset.