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CH333-Z · 03-08-2011, 01:20 AM

I have ordered two sets of Diamond Racing Wheels, all made with the DOT material. I was just wondering if I ordered the non-DOT approved version next time, will they at least be decent? The reason is to cut the weight in 1/2 and make my car a little faster while using them. So far each rim was about 22lbs (DOT) and non DOT is around 11 lbs. Please let me know. If anything, I will just call them first thing in the morning but I would like to know from other's experiences. Thank you!

EDIT: This will stretch well right? 16x13s with 245/45R16...

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

codyace · 03-08-2011, 09:07 AM

I can't see a 245/45 EVER fitting on a 13" wide wheel...I mean I could be wrong as who knows what the stretch guys can pull off, but regardless that would be pretty stupid looking if it was able to work.

Either way, if you're looking at cutting weight, why risk wheel integrity? If it's a track only car I could see it being ok, but if you're driving it around and hitting potholes/etc I wouldn't rust it at all.

whiterps13 · 03-08-2011, 09:37 AM

HIGHLY doubt you will get that 245/45 on a 16x13.

Thats pushing it for sure. Like straight up starter fluid explosion status MAYBE, but I really doubt it.. and like dude above said, it will look fucking dumb anyways.

PoorMans180SX · 03-08-2011, 10:48 AM

ROFL at cutting weight with diamond racing wheels.

I predict this car looking like a bag of dicks.

Kemps · 03-08-2011, 10:51 AM

ya............not gonna happen

AGNT84 · 03-09-2011, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoorMans180SX

ROFL at cutting weight with diamond racing wheels.

I predict this car looking like a bag of dicks.

Dont think the tire would stretch that far...

ayuaddict · 03-09-2011, 08:22 PM

I hate diamond racing wheels on Japanese cars.

How that we have that out of the way, Why would you want to put a 245 on a 13j? You sound a little confused, initially asking about reducing weight but opting for such a wide wheel. If you want a lighter wheel and want to run 245s why don't you just get a 8j? the tire will fit and it will be lighter than a 13j by far. If the reason you got 13j wheels was an attempt to be super hellaflushcanibeatstancenation you obviously care more about how your car looks in which case you failed by choosing diamond racing wheels. You didn't want your car looking good or performing well, why not just leave it stock?

LOUD240 · 03-09-2011, 08:34 PM

245/45 16 = 245 mm wide /45=45% of the 245mm is the side wall hight

schells86 · 03-10-2011, 09:03 AM

youll bend those wheels within the first month.theres a reason theyre so cheap. they are throw away wheels.. just sayin.

FantasticVoyages · 03-10-2011, 09:13 AM

Do this. So bad its good.

You are obligated not to wear a shirt or shoes though.

03-08-2011, 01:20 AM	#1
CH333-Z Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kahului, HI 96732 Age: 37 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Light-Weight option for Diamond Racing Wheels. Good? I have ordered two sets of Diamond Racing Wheels, all made with the DOT material. I was just wondering if I ordered the non-DOT approved version next time, will they at least be decent? The reason is to cut the weight in 1/2 and make my car a little faster while using them. So far each rim was about 22lbs (DOT) and non DOT is around 11 lbs. Please let me know. If anything, I will just call them first thing in the morning but I would like to know from other's experiences. Thank you! EDIT: This will stretch well right? 16x13s with 245/45R16... http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes Last edited by CH333-Z; 03-08-2011 at 01:52 AM..

03-08-2011, 09:07 AM	#2
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 40 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	I can't see a 245/45 EVER fitting on a 13" wide wheel...I mean I could be wrong as who knows what the stretch guys can pull off, but regardless that would be pretty stupid looking if it was able to work. Either way, if you're looking at cutting weight, why risk wheel integrity? If it's a track only car I could see it being ok, but if you're driving it around and hitting potholes/etc I wouldn't rust it at all. __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

03-08-2011, 09:37 AM	#3
whiterps13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Illinois Age: 37 Posts: 831 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	HIGHLY doubt you will get that 245/45 on a 16x13. Thats pushing it for sure. Like straight up starter fluid explosion status MAYBE, but I really doubt it.. and like dude above said, it will look fucking dumb anyways. __________________

03-08-2011, 10:48 AM	#4
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 37 Posts: 5,616 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	ROFL at cutting weight with diamond racing wheels. I predict this car looking like a bag of dicks. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

03-08-2011, 10:51 AM	#5
Kemps BANNED Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Orange County Age: 36 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ya............not gonna happen

03-09-2011, 08:22 PM	#7
ayuaddict Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Socal Age: 36 Posts: 4,017 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I hate diamond racing wheels on Japanese cars. How that we have that out of the way, Why would you want to put a 245 on a 13j? You sound a little confused, initially asking about reducing weight but opting for such a wide wheel. If you want a lighter wheel and want to run 245s why don't you just get a 8j? the tire will fit and it will be lighter than a 13j by far. If the reason you got 13j wheels was an attempt to be super hellaflushcanibeatstancenation you obviously care more about how your car looks in which case you failed by choosing diamond racing wheels. You didn't want your car looking good or performing well, why not just leave it stock?

03-09-2011, 08:34 PM	#8
LOUD240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Victorhell DAM ITS HOT Posts: 1,920 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	245/45 16 = 245 mm wide /45=45% of the 245mm is the side wall hight

03-10-2011, 09:03 AM	#9
schells86 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Slinger Age: 33 Posts: 62 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	youll bend those wheels within the first month.theres a reason theyre so cheap. they are throw away wheels.. just sayin.

03-10-2011, 09:13 AM	#10
FantasticVoyages Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cheltenham Age: 41 Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do this. So bad its good. You are obligated not to wear a shirt or shoes though.