dsommer Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 So what is the difference? Companies say "not for street use". Will they not stand up to street abuse, rough surface conditions (pot holes) etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Yep. Race wheels are light at the expense of strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Likely also a CYA statement so that if you use racing wheels for the street and you kill someone in an accident you can't sue them....I'm sure racing puts more stress on wheels than street driving (higher temps from tires and brakes, higher lateral loads from sticky tires in fast corners etc), so I am assuming that it is just a legal CYA.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 My panasports that do not have a DOT stamp on them (for track only) are very light and thin when compared to a street wheel. One good size pot hole and they would be bent BIG time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Yeah - I wouldn't be too keen about driving them on the street regularly. Obviously ok for track use and probably to and from the track if you're not trailering the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Racing puts large lateral and longitudinal loads into wheels but no impact loads. Racing wheels are designed accordingly. One seemingly minor impact can bend them. Believe me, $450 later I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 I had two Duralites that developed cracks on the wheel shells (where the bolts were) after only 6 months of street use, but they lasted years on the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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