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15 x 8 rims
Just picked up a set (really low $) of 15 x 8 fake FUCHS. Plan to use them for auto-x and DE tires. I still need to check the offset on the rims. My 1st question is......
Can I run 225/50 x 15 tires on them without rubbing on the front?? Anyone with experience?? Thanks.
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02-13-2006, 07:19 PM
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If they are fakes, you probably shouldn't use them for ANY track event.
Fake Fuchs are almost always cast and the mold for the cast versions don't usually take into account the forged properties / strength of the original Fuchs. Basically you end up with a part that is dimensionally the same, but without additional reinforcement to account for the weaker casting method vs forging. OK for the street, but dangerous for endeavours on the track. Regards, Andrew M
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02-13-2006, 07:32 PM
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Please heed the words given by andrew....they are not safe for track use...even autox....they were not designed for the forces caused by such events.....many catastrophic failures of fake alloys have been documented over the years....
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02-13-2006, 07:50 PM
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