Pic Request - ADR DV-8 and Vision

[aleccolin]

I'm considering one of these for my 92 GSX (Red). I'm def. going with the sand black finish on the DV-8 or the black finish for the Vision, but I'm trying to get some pics of both to decide. I found a member with a nice setup using 18" Visions, but have yet to find anyone with (preferrably black) DV-8s. Any help is greatly appreciated. 17s or 18s, thanks.

I'm planning on using a 225 width tire, so a 7.5" wide wheel (like the 18" Vision) is preferred, though they'll work on a 7" wide wheel too.

 

[TURFNNSURF]

Ask and you shall receive: My Sand Black ADR DV-8's, I took off all the lettering because the cheap plastic sticker lettering would not have lasted through one carwash. Besides I like the clean look.

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[kevingst]

Thanks for your response, Brad. I've been trying to get some info on the DV-8's for at least a week now. I was wondering about all the lettering...whether it was painted on or stickered, but you answered that question for me. Stickers...that's a relief! Taking them off would've been one of the first things I did as well. ONE other question though...you didn't happen to weigh them did you? I asked on here, I emailed ADR, I looked on the net. I can't find anything except for one guy that said they were 14.5lbs a piece, and then some guy on here that said they were heavy. (14.5lbs isn't heavy in my opinion if that's the actual weight) What's your opinion on the weight?

Thanks,
Kevin

 

[TURFNNSURF]

Kevin,

I did put one of them on my scale from my bathroom. It weighed in at 21 lbs, however that could be off about 2 lbs because when I put one of my 16lb bowling balls on the same scale it weighed 18 lbs. So my guess is about 19 to 20 lbs per wheel on the ADR DV-8's.

Hope that helps you out. Oh yeah, when you get them mounted I would like to see pics..

Brad

 

[aleccolin]

WORD! Hey, those look great! Are those the 17x7s? What size tires?? Thanks!

 

[kevingst]

aleccolin, I saw in your other post where you were asking about 225's. That's the same size that I and turfnnsurf are running. 225-45-17, They fit great on the 17x7 rims.

 

[aleccolin]

Kick ASS. That's all the information I really needed. Thanks a LOT!

Now the question is this. For about the same money I can get 17x7s with 225/45/17s, or 18x7.5s with 225/40/18s. Both yield about the same diameter and due to differences in mass distribution, nearly the same rotational intertia (with the 18" combo obviously having a little more r.i.). 225/45/17s offer me more choices in tire, but 18s just look so damn good. Opinions?

 

[kevingst]

I think 17's look good all around. 18's look good, but it seems everywhere I live has roads like ass cracks, I wouldn't be comfy with 18's. Plus I like to save money where I can, so the cost of replacing tires is better with the 17's.

 

[aleccolin]

Yeah, I'd be worried about damaging the rim with 40 series rubber on 18s. The last thing I need it to have to repair or replace a rim. I guess 17s it is, with 225/45/17 rubber since the consensus is that the 225s will fit a 7" rim just fine. A 7.5" rim would be better, but would cost a LOT more. Thanks for the input!