15x8 and 15x7.5 Rota Slipstreams

[71dsp]

I tried doing a special order on some Rota Slipstreams last April. After a few months everything fell apart, but now, the wheels have finally arrived. I'm stuck with a few sets, so I thought I'd see if any of you guys would be interested in 15x8 or 15x7.5 Rota Slipstreams both with +40mm offset and 4x100 bolt pattern. The distributor contacted me today and said the wheels are now in stock. Cost is $550 for the 15x8s and $500 for the 15x7.5s. Please contact me if you're interested.

[Treibenschnell]

Damn TtT sounds like you shoulda waited a second...

[TheChadVIII]

What colors?

[71dsp]

Black only, unfortunately. There wasn't enough interest to do additional colors (each color required a minimum order of 5 to 10 sets).

[rx7gslse]

Do they fit over the 'big' factory brakes?

Can you do 2x 7.5s and 2x 8s?

[Tim the Teacher]

I know 15x7's weigh less than 7.5's but would there be any advantage to going with a wider rim on the track? I am running Azeni's 205/15/50's.

[71dsp]

Do they fit over the 'big' factory brakes?

Can you do 2x 7.5s and 2x 8s?

I don't honestly know if they'll fit over the brakes. Doing a pair of 7.5s and a pair or 8s shouldn't be a problem. I can inquire for you.

[71dsp]

For most tires, unless they're really stretched already, going with a wider rim gives you a little bit wider section and tread width. IIRC, it's about 0.2" for each 1/2" of rim width (on average). On my track car, I use 225/45/15 Hoosiers. They're pinched a bit on 7" wide rims. The tires would definitely fit better on 7.5 or 8" wide rims. I've seen 205 Azeni's on 8" wide rims, and they actually looked fine. I would have thought an 8" wide rim would be too much for a 205, but with the Azeni's, they fit perfectly.

I know 15x7's weigh less than 7.5's but would there be any advantage to going with a wider rim on the track? I am running Azeni's 205/15/50's.