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  1. 06-19-2007, 08:00 AM #41
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    Quote Originally Posted by jeff_man View Post
    BTW can't wait to see what they will do with good rubber

    I'm sure you did some research before buying those Wheels & Rims but I found interesting = http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=190918
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    As I have posted here several times and tell any customer that asks...the Helium is a great STREET rim but overloading it with a massive track tire is NOT a good idea.
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    Doh!!!
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  3. 06-19-2007, 08:29 AM #43
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    well for the price if all 4 rims drop off and brake on my 5th track day i at lest got my moneys worth from what i payed for them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jeff_man View Post
    well for the price if all 4 rims drop off and brake on my 5th track day i at lest got my moneys worth from what i payed for them.
    You're included the $$$ for car repair.... right? You've also got health insurance.... right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jeff_man View Post
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    Well now I know why my Konig's bent so easy....I hope the Falkens are better.
    I guess you give up structural stability for lightness, at least with Konig.....that makes sense but breaking spokes off is scary as hell.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Billy Blaze View Post
    Well now I know why my Konig's bent so easy....I hope the Falkens are better.
    I guess you give up structural stability for lightness, at least with Konig.....that makes sense but breaking spokes off is scary as hell.
    I think there is a mis-conceptions about the Konigs. They are a fine wheel for use with street tires. I have ran mine for 3 or 4 years without any problems. The problems come with running R-comps, and the fact that the Konig is a light 6.5 inch wide wheel. In other discussions, Brian Goodwin has stated that he would never recommend running 205 or larger R-comps on any 6.5 inch wide wheel. Most all wheels out there that are considered acceptable track wheels are 7 inches or larger.
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  9. 06-19-2007, 10:03 AM #49
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    Quote Originally Posted by sammm View Post
    lawler, thanks for the laugh


    Sunday there will a WTS: 5 spoke Konig Heliums only 1 track event post in the classifieds
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    Oh, my...
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    Quote Originally Posted by sammm View Post
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    Oh, my...

    Bwhahahaha!!


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    I think I may try and come out to the Ranch on Saturday just to meet "the rookie"....... I'll throw my helmet in Sunny, just in case
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    I am going to try and scoot out there too just to watch everyone have a good time.

    p.s. the Konig Kolors I have are 15 x 7 but I see what you are saying Titus about them not being suitable for R compounds.

    I will bring the digital camera if I can make it to take some shots.
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    Jeebus! I hope I'm not in the same run group as Jeff.

    Inexperience + Huge Ego + R-Comps = Recipe for Disaster

    I'd hate to be in the same corner when he goes flying of the track.

    Not Hatin' on Jeff but he needs a reality check.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Billy Blaze View Post
    I am going to try and scoot out there too just to watch everyone have a good time.

    p.s. the Konig Kolors I have are 15 x 7 but I see what you are saying Titus about them not being suitable for R compounds.

    I will bring the digital camera if I can make it to take some shots.
    I'll keep an eye out for you.
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