15x8 Diamond Racing wheels
#1
15x8 Diamond Racing wheels
I notice a bunch of VW guys running Diamond Racing wheels. They seem super cheap ($60-80 for custom backspace 15x. Does anyone know if these are safe/strong enough for street use? I checked their website, but it doesn't have any info.
#4
Originally Posted by stankubrick
You saw that too?...lol
I already contacted the guy, and I'm thinking of just trying em out. I've got a set of 15x8 steelies too, but they're so damn heavy!!
I already contacted the guy, and I'm thinking of just trying em out. I've got a set of 15x8 steelies too, but they're so damn heavy!!
#6
Well, everything I've read so far says not to use those wheels for street. They are too soft.
I've also heard, that DR will make a DOT approved street wheel upon request. I asked the guy on Cragslist if these were the street wheels, but he won't reply....hmmm, maybe I'll go direct to DR instead.
The only thing is, they look like NASCAR wheels if you don't chrome and psint them like this....
I've also heard, that DR will make a DOT approved street wheel upon request. I asked the guy on Cragslist if these were the street wheels, but he won't reply....hmmm, maybe I'll go direct to DR instead.
The only thing is, they look like NASCAR wheels if you don't chrome and psint them like this....
#10
Il have to stop down at that place and talk to them. they are based right out of Milwaukee where I live. I want some 16x7s. Did the guy say how much more it would be for the DOT approved wheels?
#12
I contacted Diamond about a year-and-a-half ago, and they said they could make wheels for the xB, and yes, they do have a street version. However, I also think they look too "NASCAR-ish" for my tastes. Great for real racing, I'm sure, not my style for the street.
#13
I just think that "Nascar" style would look good imo. With some trim rings also. Would 15x8 with a 20 offset work good? I know the Sport Max 002 are a 0 offset and have a tendancy to rub. If I increase the offset it should reduce the rubbing issue right?
#14
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if theyre racing wheels liek road race or what have you they are more than strong enough for teh street. tehy may not be dot but in cali no one checks or knows.
if theyre racing wheels liek road race or what have you they are more than strong enough for teh street. tehy may not be dot but in cali no one checks or knows.
#16
I sent an email to Diamond Racing a few days ago asking about the:
Pro Series wheels in powdercoat black
15"x8"
5.25 backspace
4x100 bolt pattern
+15 to +20 offset,
center bore at 54.1mm or larger.
I got an email back from Diamond Racing today
So with the backspace being at 5" and using the chart below I should be using a +12 offset right? I would rather not run with a 0 offset like the Sport Max 002 because of the rubbing issues.
Pro Series wheels in powdercoat black
15"x8"
5.25 backspace
4x100 bolt pattern
+15 to +20 offset,
center bore at 54.1mm or larger.
I got an email back from Diamond Racing today
We offer a DOT approved version of the Pro Series wheels. This uses the
heavier DOT type rim instead of the lightweight race only rim.
We can build a 15x8 with a maximum back space of 5". This wheel is $75.00
each plus shipping.
Bill
heavier DOT type rim instead of the lightweight race only rim.
We can build a 15x8 with a maximum back space of 5". This wheel is $75.00
each plus shipping.
Bill
#17
So I got the wheels made and had quite a few problems. The fitment sucked in the front so I had to make spacers so the wheel would not rub the caliper. And then there were wobbling issues. The first set all wobbled like they were bent and on the freeway the shaking was horrible. I got a second set made and these were better because of the wobbling and that was solved but it had alot of up and down motion. And the balancing was a chore because I couldent do it a normal way they had to be done hub centric which became a pain because very few places could do it.
So I recomend not purchasing these for street use but for racing they are perfect.
So I recomend not purchasing these for street use but for racing they are perfect.
#19
Here is another option for custom built wheels and a thread where 2 people had it done and wheels turned out perfect. I thought about selling my rims and going this route. This should help.
http://www.custombuiltsteelwheels.com/
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...teel&&start=20
http://www.custombuiltsteelwheels.com/
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...teel&&start=20