[KawZX7R]

I want these rims but check out the price on them

http://www.oppracing.com/performanceparts/bst_carbonfiber_rims.htm

 

[SyntheticReality]

Those would be so nice to have, it's just not worth the money.

 

[dennisred69]

to much $ for riding on the street

 

[Tiamat]

Who wouldn't want those?!?! they're beautiful. C'mon, $3.4K - it's only money! For about half the weight savings and half the price you could get some OZ wheels... definately not as lovely though.

 

[KawZX7R]

how much do the rims on a 7R weight?

 

[noir]

stock rims = heavy but durable
cf rims dont like pot-holes or wheelies, and the last thing you want is for you rim to shatter while you are on it

 

[Tiamat]

Stock wheels for a ZX7 are around 22 pounds (yikes!) I found this at RAM's site: http://www.ram.mc/wheels/OZ/techinfo/OZtechinfo.html (towards the bottom of the page)

basically OZ wheels save you about 3 to 5 pounds - but nowhere near those BST babies at 2.2kg total weight. That's just sick.

 

[Stonecoldchavez]

I want these rims but check out the price on them

http://www.oppracing.com/performanceparts/bst_carbonfiber_rims.htm

Nice, but I would not get them for the street. Don't know what kind of roads you ride on, but they would not go over too well in the pot-hole laden roads of New Jersey/PA......

IMHO,
Stone

 

[Amish Marauder]

I bought those awhile back....HOT DAYUM talk about expensive...but i saved the link cuz when i get my bonus at the end of the year i might buy new rims, will have close to 2k to spend...

 

[noir]

those would be great for the track, but the lack of a cush drive would make stop and go traffic a challenge on them. but they do look cool, has anyone see the dymag wheels that have magnesium spokes and a carbon fiber rim

 

[Get_1]

3395................

 

[erniespts14]

for that money id rather sell my bike and put the 3k in to a zx10r. id rather have a sick bike than sick wheels.

 

[Lok]

how strong are those wheels? They don't sound too sturdy, I'd probably opt for magnesium rims.

 

[firefighter81]

for that money id rather sell my bike and put the 3k in to a zx10r. id rather have a sick bike than sick wheels.

Ernie what you have to understand is that as far as how the bike performs and behaves, wheels make the biggest difference out of all mods. Anything reducing unsprung weight makes your bike a completely different monster. But yeah, not for the streets, I might consider them down the road for my Duc, but I don't do much riding on bad roads anyways.

 

[erniespts14]

ya i dont track it so too me its not a smart dollar move.

 

[Tiamat]

About three years ago, I was at the point with my bike where it was time to start making some modifications. I debated for a long time whether I go for a titanium exhaust system and jet kit, or go with lighter wheels... well, I went with the exhaust system, and two seasons later I'm still messing with getting it jetted perfect. Now I wish I'd gone with the wheels. At least with wheels you just bolt em on and go, and it improves ALL aspects of performance on the bike - acceleration, handling, braking. Oh well, guess those will be next on the list of things to spend my money on.

 

[jim schmidt]

The problem with CF rims is not that they are likely to fail. It is how they fail. A metal rim will bend or maybe crack but will still roll. A CF rim will shatter. Not good for street applications.