How strong are these SN95 wheels?
I ask because they're inexpensive and have the proper dimensions for my application, but I plan to hit rocks and trees and E36 M3 with them. Weight is less of a concern. Thoughts? Alternatives?
How strong are these SN95 wheels?
I ask because they're inexpensive and have the proper dimensions for my application, but I plan to hit rocks and trees and E36 M3 with them. Weight is less of a concern. Thoughts? Alternatives?
Ranger/BroncoII/Explorer steel wheels?
In reply to RossD:
OK, weight is a bit of a concern 
Steel wheels could be an option, although most 4wd stuff has too low of an offset.
I've seen enough steel wheels fail at rallycross to never try them for stage rally.
The 3 spokes are strong enough but far from light, the lightest OEM rims are the 5 spoke "starfish" rims
Isn't the rule for OEM wheels that they have to be engineered for 20 years of use under arctic/desert conditions carrying 4X their rated capacity? All so granny can't sue Ford for wheel failure when she drives over a curb on her way to church bingo.
In reply to KyAllroad:
Where is that "rule" written down, who enforces it, and would difference would -50C to 50C temps have on a wheel itself?
In reply to aussiesmg:
They're ~20 lbs each right? I understand there are lighter/stronger 15", 5x114.3 wheels out there, but these are consistently available for less than $20 per wheel on craigslist.
aussiesmg wrote: The 3 spokes are strong enough but far from light, the lightest OEM rims are the 5 spoke "starfish" rims
Are these the ones you're talking about, Aussie?
If so I thought they were remarkably light for a 16 x 7 wheel, I had them on my blue Mark VII.
I forgot to add, they're cheap too. I snagged a set with maypop tires on them for $60 on the list of Craig.
pres589 wrote: In reply to KyAllroad: Where is that "rule" written down, who enforces it, and would difference would -50C to 50C temps have on a wheel itself?
Wheels: There are two NHTSA safety standards that reference wheels (rims), FMVSS No. 110 (tire selection/rims for passenger cars weighing less than 10,000 pounds) and FMVSS No. 120 (tire selection/rims for vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds). The rules are focused on making sure the vehicle has the proper size tire/wheel combination. They do not establish performance requirements, although FMVSS No. 120 includes marking requirements. Most wheel performance/marking requirements have been accomplished through industry standards established by SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) and other international organizations. SEMA worked with SAE to develop SAE J2530, “Aftermarket Wheels - Passenger Cars and Light Truck - Performance Requirements and Test Procedures” [Published: May 2008]. NOTE: SAE J2530 establishes performance and marking requirements.
See here for more information http://www.sae.org/servlets/product;WebLogicSession=Lp2Hffv031zDhTsB120v3mcyTJGjvGTpjgJMNmLVd4QtckzvVbyG!-1087803089?PROD_TYP=STD&PARENT_BPA_CD=GV&TECH_CD=TIRES
If you want to see why OEMS are paranoid about wheels, look up the story behind Chrysler's Kelsey-Hay recall wheels.
Look at Jeep Wrangler(TJ) wheels. "Canyon" and I think "Ravine" style? 15x8 5x4.5
I remember checking and the offset is about right for a 240SX IIRC...
We run jeep wheels on our rx7. They seem pretty damn strong but are NOT light. Should be correct bolt pattern and offset.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ wrote: How strong are these SN95 wheels?
I've replaced several SN95 axles due to getting bent sliding into a curb. Have never seen a bent 3 spoke wheel.
Ford makes wheels the exact opposite of German wheels. They are light and bulletproof instead of heavy and peanut-butter.
In reply to Knurled:
That right there is the answer I was looking for. Thanks!
You'd think Apexcarver worked for NHTSA or something.
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