ERA 6 pin PS Engineering 17" Wheels

James Baldwin · #1 (**permalink**) 08-14-2003, 02:16 PM

The title pretty much says it all...

I have a set of 4 PS Engineering Wheels made for an ERA with 6 pin hubs. They are fully polished!!

The RE-17 tires have only about 350 miles (no burnouts) on them. The look brand new. I mainly used the 15" wheels when I had the car.

The tires sizes are 335/35/17 and 275/40/17

New: over $3200 ($1800 wheels, $400 polishing, $1000 tires and mounting)

For sale: $2530

Thanks!

Lew Ledyard · #2 (**permalink**) 08-14-2003, 02:21 PM

Just curious, were the 15" wheels/tires that much worse than the newer 17" set up?

James Baldwin · #3 (**permalink**) 08-14-2003, 05:15 PM

I don't know that I fully understand the question.

I originally had the 17" wheels before I bought the ERA. I had ordered them directly from PS Engineering because I liked the look of the 17" better than the 15".

I ended up with two sets because I forgot to cancel the order for the 15" wheels and ERA painted them to match the stripes (white). Well, I didn't want to cause a hassle by asking them to take them back after they were painted, so I just bought them.

I ended up liking the look of the painted 15" wheels soo much, that I left them on and hardly used the 17".

There is nothing wrong with either the 15" or 17". Just a matter of preference. The only difference (besides looks) is the 17" lets you feel the road better.

Hope that answers your questions... If not, give me call at 214-213-0891 anytime!

Lew Ledyard · #4 (**permalink**) 08-14-2003, 06:48 PM

Thanks James. I was looking for an apples to apples comparison. Same car, same set-up same driver, only difference is 15" vs 17" wheels. I know that there are better performance tires available in the 17" size. I just wondered if the increase in perf/handling was as great in real life as opposed to on paper. I agree that the 15" look much cooler.

James Baldwin · #5 (**permalink**) 08-14-2003, 07:10 PM

15" slightly softer ride (not much)

17" Better traction when warm (2" more rubber to the ground)
Better handling

ERA 626 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-14-2003, 11:03 PM

James you have mail...

drflex · #7 (**permalink**) 08-15-2003, 02:57 AM

are the adapters/knock-offs included? how wide are the wheels and whats the back spacing?

James Baldwin · #8 (**permalink**) 08-15-2003, 08:55 AM

drflex,

There are no adapters for these wheels. They mount directly to the 6 pin hubs. Spinners are not included.

The tires are 335 in back and 270 in the front. Wheels are 8" wide in front and 11" in back.

I don 't know the exact backspacing but I think it is 3.5" but I recommend you call ERA or PS to be sure.

Thanks for your interest!

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James Baldwin · #9 (**permalink**) 08-16-2003, 03:39 PM

SOLD. Thanks!