Drag DR8 wheels + tires advise pls - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

IdleWild · 06-08-2008, 05:22 PM

Hi guys, i ran into these wheels on ebay, Drag DR 8, here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-DR...spagenameZWD1V,
it's pointed out that they're are only 15 pounds, which i think is pretty light. Anyone knows if they are any good?

And main question will those fit on 02 Camry?

And if i get them, any recommendations on what tire size i should be getting for them?

thanks

Venom_5 · 06-08-2008, 05:26 PM

Dont Rock Replica Wheels!

... just something to think about before you buy Drag DR's, but they will fit the car with the proper tires

TRD VVTi · 06-08-2008, 06:34 PM

Why would anyone want to put a drag racing wheel on a Camry anyways?

Drag racing wheels aren't meant for side loads, impacts, etc. They're made for drag racing in a straight line on a smooth surface...

IdleWild · 06-08-2008, 08:29 PM

I didn't specifically want any "drag" wheels, it's just i know that lightweight wheels are not necessarily shit and can be as durable, if not more durable, than heavier wheels. So my question was are those wheels a match to any good brand lightweight wheels or they are some kind of fake chineese crap? I looked at the thread about what happened with one of those drag series wheel

Any examples of not expensive wheels that are less than 18 pounds?

Tobeit · 06-08-2008, 09:25 PM

Not expensive, quality, and less than 18 pounds for 17"+ wheels often does not go together.

IdleWild · 06-08-2008, 10:04 PM

I was looking on tirerack.com now.. Are chineese MOTEGI RACING SP10 17lbs wheels for $164 any good or possible crap too?

***Punks_Not_Dead5*** · 06-08-2008, 10:28 PM

what about these? Motegi Touge...they're on tirerack...i was going to get these but found nicer ones.

Venom_5 · 06-08-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

Why would anyone want to put a drag racing wheel on a Camry anyways?

Drag racing wheels aren't meant for side loads, impacts, etc. They're made for drag racing in a straight line on a smooth surface...

theyre not Drag Racing wheels ... the brand name is Drag, and its a replica company for the most part

TRD VVTi · 06-09-2008, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venom_5

theyre not Drag Racing wheels ... the brand name is Drag, and its a replica company for the most part

My mistake. The eBay auction states "Drag Racing". At that price, they surely are not intended for any kind of racing, that's for sure.

There isn't such a thing as inexpensive, lightweight, quality wheels. Something has to give.

Tobeit · 06-09-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Punks_Not_Dead5

what about these? Motegi Touge...they're on tirerack...i was going to get these but found nicer ones.

I would trust tirerack more than most or all e-bay sellers. These motegi look nice, but I don't think they are <20lbs (cheap, quality AND ultralight does not go together). I think the most risk with these less expensive wheels from tirerack is that they probably dent more easily when driving over a big pothole causing vibrations. JMO