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    #1

    Slipstreams for track wheels

    I am sure at least a few guys use these as track wheels. I searched but nothing really came up. I really just want them for a wider wheel to put beefier tires on them.

    I am thinking about 15x8 Slipstreams but not sure about the weight of them.

    Do you think that although the 16X8 weigh more they might be better since i can run a 225 Azenis on them as apposed to the stretched 205 which i would run on the 15?

    Any input would be appreciated.
    Dan Zickel
    1995 M3, 1991 318iS, 1987 325iS
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    #2
    My 16's are only like 15-16 lbs at most. They are pretty light. I run mine as street wheels, but they fit my 225s perfect with no spacers or hub rings.
    :: PNW Crew ::
    '87 325 4dr, '74 2002

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      #3
      I'm running 16x8 Slips with 205/50 Ecsta SPT's. Love the set up on road & track. Never AutoX'd so I can't speak to that.
      I Timothy 2:1-2

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        #4
        What's the max rim width in STX, is it 7.5" or 8 ?
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          #5
          8''
          &
          245 tires

          I thought the slipstreams were a little heavier than 15lbs... any way keep em comin guys i really need some track wheels
          Dan Zickel
          1995 M3, 1991 318iS, 1987 325iS

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            #6
            Track or autocross?
            I'd run the RA1's if it's just for track days.
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              #7
              autoX this season track next
              Dan Zickel
              1995 M3, 1991 318iS, 1987 325iS

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                #8
                Originally posted by E30Driv3R View Post
                autoX this season track next
                The cool thing about Slips is they will clear any BBK.
                I Timothy 2:1-2

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                  #9
                  good to know...

                  anyway what size? 15 or 16?if i was in DSP id go 15w/ some R Comp

                  But till then u think i should go 16? so i can run 225 azenis?
                  Dan Zickel
                  1995 M3, 1991 318iS, 1987 325iS

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                    #10
                    You can still run 16s in DSP also, or go big like Alex with 18x10s :)
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                      #11
                      I know that, but the only reason id go 16 is to run the wider azenis.

                      If i was running RComp id run 15s, because they are smaller, lighter, and i can get some WIDE hoosiers in 15, and cheaper lol
                      Dan Zickel
                      1995 M3, 1991 318iS, 1987 325iS

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                        #12
                        I'm looking to get a set of the 16x8 slips to run wider rubber than my 7" wheels.

                        the only azenis i can find in a 16" size is a 215/45-16 (same as my rs2s)... in order to go to a 225 it looks like you have to oversize at 50 profile.

                        am i looking in the wrong place?
                        Jay

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                          #13
                          Personally I'd do the 15's and R compounds.
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                          "I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents. Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the [federal] government." ~ James Madison

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                            #14
                            Ya, if i was going to run R comps, id get 15.

                            Prolly next year ill go up to DSP, (Less cars and no WRXs)

                            I honestly thought that the 225 was a 40 series tire.... damn.... ill check around.
                            Dan Zickel
                            1995 M3, 1991 318iS, 1987 325iS

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                              #15
                              My 15x8 ET 20 slipstreams were 14.8 lbs. each, so 16s shouldn't be that much heavier.

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