rear wheels?

[CTO3]

hi guys

found out after getting tyres changed yesterday that both rear wheels have cracks appearing around the middle where the bolt holes are.
any thoughts on replacing these? anyone got any standard wheels for sale?
are the ones on noble mods (Compomotive MO) maybe the best way to go? anyone tried these?

cheers

conleth

Edited by CTO3 on Wednesday 24th September 15:08

[alex s]

CTO3 said:

hi guys

found out after getting tyres changed yesterday that both rear wheels have cracks appearing around the middle where the bolt holes are.
any thoughts on replacing these? anyone got any standard wheels for sale?
as i seem to be doing mostly track work these days are the ones on noble mods (Compomotive MO) maybe the better way to go? anyone tried these?

cheers

conleth

Hi Conleth,
I have a full set of standard wheels for sale if you are interested. Currently have a near new set of corsa's on them. Happy to take them off if required.
PM if interested.

[gbk]

Hi

I have a similar problem with the standard wheels.

What are the options for aftermarket apart from the Noblemods.

Wheels needed for mainly track use.

Cheers

Barry

[alex s]

gbk said:

Hi

I have a similar problem with the standard wheels.

What are the options for aftermarket apart from the Noblemods.

Wheels needed for mainly track use.

Cheers

Barry

Dymag 5 hollow spoke mag - circa £3k inc vat (lot lighter than standard)
Dymac carbon and mag - circa £5k inc vat (even lighter still)
The ones Adrian W and Twerlie have (proper split rims) I think approx £2K??
Salica Racing - cast wheel - £1,495 - dont know make?
Salica Racing - split rims - £1,995 - dont know make?
Also some available from the states ( got a feeling these are the Salica ones as well)
HTH

[RobP]

CTO3 said:

hi guys

found out after getting tyres changed yesterday that both rear wheels have cracks appearing around the middle where the bolt holes are.
any thoughts on replacing these? anyone got any standard wheels for sale?
as i seem to be doing mostly track work these days are the ones on noble mods (Compomotive MO) maybe the better way to go? anyone tried these?

cheers

conleth

Hi Conleth - saw Shrek this morning and he told me of the probs you have with the rear wheels. I had one with similar cracks appearing about a year ago (obviously replaced it), but I'm looking to change all four for something a little (alot) stronger and lighter. Alex has pretty well described the choice, but I can't say I'm thrilled with the look of any of them. Standard Dymags would be best for track, but they look like tractor wheels (IMO). I quite like the ones Pinnacle (USA) has and will follow up source of these.

[alex s]

RobP said:

CTO3 said:

hi guys

found out after getting tyres changed yesterday that both rear wheels have cracks appearing around the middle where the bolt holes are.
any thoughts on replacing these? anyone got any standard wheels for sale?
as i seem to be doing mostly track work these days are the ones on noble mods (Compomotive MO) maybe the better way to go? anyone tried these?

cheers

conleth

Hi Conleth - saw Shrek this morning and he told me of the probs you have with the rear wheels. I had one with similar cracks appearing about a year ago (obviously replaced it), but I'm looking to change all four for something a little (alot) stronger and lighter. Alex has pretty well described the choice, but I can't say I'm thrilled with the look of any of them. Standard Dymags would be best for track, but they look like tractor wheels (IMO). I quite like the ones Pinnacle (USA) has and will follow up source of these.

Rob, I agree with you, I really like the ones Pinnacle has(split rims with the black centers) I am pretty sure these are the ones Salica are doing. Waiting for them to call back.
I have a set of dymags, which are being refurbed at dymag as we speak, but only got them for the weight saving rather than the looks.
Will let you know the response from Steve at Salica.

[CTO3]

the noblemods ones are just over £1000 delivered, which seems to be a few hundred cheaper than the next available option, is this another case of getting what you pay for or are they likely to be a sturdy motorsports wheel which should be up to the job? anyone any experience?
know what you mean rob about the look, the noblemods ones are ok, not stunning though

cheers

conleth

Edited by CTO3 on Wednesday 24th September 15:09

[alex s]

CTO3 said:

the noblemods ones are just over £1000 delivered, which seems to be a few hundred cheaper than the next available option, is this another case of getting what you pay for or are they likely to be a sturdy motorsports wheel which should be up to the trackday job? anyone any experience?
know what you mean rob about the look, the noblemods ones are ok, not stunning though

cheers

conleth

The Noblemods ones are good quality and very strong.
Compomotive are a quality wheel maker.

Rob, pinnacles wheels are CCW classic/4's 3 piece split rims.
Prices look quite reasonable.

[RobP]

alex s said:

CTO3 said:

the noblemods ones are just over £1000 delivered, which seems to be a few hundred cheaper than the next available option, is this another case of getting what you pay for or are they likely to be a sturdy motorsports wheel which should be up to the trackday job? anyone any experience?
know what you mean rob about the look, the noblemods ones are ok, not stunning though

cheers

conleth

The Noblemods ones are good quality and very strong.
Compomotive are a quality wheel maker.

Rob, pinnacles wheels are CCW classic/4's 3 piece split rims.
Prices look quite reasonable.

Alex -can you give me a buzz or e-m me with further details? (mind you, I havn't had the bill for gearox/diff rebuild yet, so I may have to take five on the new wheels!)

Edited by RobP on Tuesday 26th August 17:12

[alex s]

Rob, will get your number off Adrian and give you a call.

[F.C.]

alex s said:

CTO3 said:

the noblemods ones are just over £1000 delivered, which seems to be a few hundred cheaper than the next available option, is this another case of getting what you pay for or are they likely to be a sturdy motorsports wheel which should be up to the trackday job? anyone any experience?
know what you mean rob about the look, the noblemods ones are ok, not stunning though

cheers

conleth

The Noblemods ones are good quality and very strong.
Compomotive are a quality wheel maker.

What he said.
Compomotive are lighter and if you like the look they are a no brainer.
F.C.

[CTO3]

decided to go for some black Compomotive, have sent noblemods an email so will probably get them fitted in the next month or so when car in for a service + couple of other bits

will let all know how they are + post some pics

cheers

conleth

[andrewr]

Does anyone have a price for the wheels used by pinnacle, which I beleive are CCW classic/4's 3 piece split rims.

Thanks
Andrew

[RobP]

andrewr said:

Does anyone have a price for the wheels used by pinnacle, which I beleive are CCW classic/4's 3 piece split rims.

Thanks
Andrew

I reckon on about £1750 for a set with duty,VAT & shipping, which ain't bad. Downside is that if they are not quite right when you get them....
AlexS and I are still pondering.

[AMG Merc]

Would someone please post up details on what the cracks look like along with their location/s - photos preferred. As our motors are getting old I think a mass safety inspection is in order.

[GTO400]

You can still get a set of the very original Azev's, lighter than the standard GTO & 3R wheel at approx same price as Compomotive.
Kevin

[gadgeroonie]

what do the Azev rims look like ?

[Mike Tuckwood]

Does anyone have the wheel sizes to hand with offset/s and PCD?


Mike.

[RobP]

Mike Tuckwood said:

Does anyone have the wheel sizes to hand with offset/s and PCD?


Mike.

Think you'll find the info here..

http://www.gto3.com/components/wheels.htm

[RobP]

AMG Merc said:

Would someone please post up details on what the cracks look like along with their location/s - photos preferred. As our motors are getting old I think a mass safety inspection is in order.

Rob- this is a shot of where mine went. Wheel was just over 1 yr old (typical). Penknife across the break line confirmed this was not a superficial paint defect. Visuals are OK (if you're lucky) but the only way to really make sure is to take to a wheel engineer and get them x-rayed (or whatever else it is they do to test them).
Too many examples of these wheels 'going' - that's why I'm looking for a new set.



Edited to add that this wheel was sent back to Noble for comment by my dealer - needless to say there was no comment. Wheel scrapped.

Edited by RobP on Thursday 2nd October 08:39