Want to buy 17" PS Knock Offs for 1100 Series SPF

frankym · #1 (**permalink**) 10-14-2003, 01:53 PM

Hi all,

As I'm getting interested in track events, I have learned that the 15 inch wheels and tires are not as sticky as one would like them to be. Therefore, one of my winter projects is to find a reasonably priced set of 17 inch PS Engineering wheels and tires.

I am hoping to find that the PS Knock Off Wheels will fit over the SPF pins, or maybe over different pins on the SPF hub adapters. I did some research here for fitament but was unable to figure out what's involved. If there is an SPF owner that purchased 17 inch wheels for his car that is considering selling them. Please let me know.

Or, if you have both sets of wheels and are selling the car, and might consider parting with the wheels, as most cars listed for sale with 2 sets of wheels seem to sell for the same prices as the cars with the period correct wheels on the car, please keep me posted.

Many thanks,

Frank

my email is frank.miele@wwecorp.com

rdorman · #2 (**permalink**) 10-14-2003, 02:47 PM

You are probably already aware of this but there are plenty of sticky tires for track only use. Sounds like you are looking for dual purpose tires.
Rick

frankym · #3 (**permalink**) 10-14-2003, 03:07 PM

I wasn't aware of any high speed rated tires for 15 inch wheels that can also be used to get me to the track. I could probably get some 15 inch hoosier slicks but not a dual purpose street/track tire for the 15s.

rdorman · #4 (**permalink**) 10-14-2003, 03:26 PM

That is what I thought. You are looking for dual purpose. There are serious compromises to be made for dual purpose tire in the 15" size. Hoosier TD is a 'treaded' (really more like a groved slick) DOT legal tire and then of course there are the Goodyears from some one like Roger Krause. Not DOT legal but a fairly sticky tire from what I hear.

I run TDs on the car always. The difference in handling vs the BFGs is nothing short of remarkable. Probably on line with what you will experience when to go to a ultra high performance tire in the 17" size. The difference is, you will not have to make all the compromises that you have to make with TDs. Such as, they wander like crazy (bias ply), they pick up every rock in a one mile radius, very short life span, lack of ready replacement, if the pavement is wet, you are parked (heaven help you if there is standing water). But on the plus side, they stick like glue and I lost up to 16 pounds of unsprung weight at EACH corner. A difference that I could definiatly feel.

As much as I prefer the look of the 15" wheels, there is probably a 17" set in my future some day.

To all:
If you have not driven your car with out a set of really good performing tires, you would be amazed at the difference.

Any one have an extra set of 17" PSE's for me?

Rick

bnewell · #5 (**permalink**) 10-14-2003, 04:49 PM

Rick ~ don't forget to mention that they also act as a "bead blaster" for the cars behind you!!!!

Brian

p.s. I feel fortunate.......no stone chips from last Saturday.

p.s.s. did you notice I pulled a fast one on Paul (yellow FFR) and let him pull in behind you for one of the cruise routes??? Funny thing though........I don't think he completed the rest of the cruise. He must have headed over to DV's to get an estimate on some touch up!!!! Beautiful car Paul!!!

Tongue Pirate · #6 (**permalink**) 10-14-2003, 05:40 PM

Give Phil Schmidt a call at P.S. Engineering. He is building me a set of 17" Kidneys right now. I also would prefer 15' for the way they look but there are some really nice tires out there for 17's. Also, Phil should be able to build pin drive wheels for your SPF(Don't see any reason why he couldn't

). Might even be cheaper than you expect & he's real easy to work with.