Wheels

[DaCol.]

So, the Wheel Mod has bitten me  

. I am looking  

at 3 maybe 4 manufacturers and need to know if anyone has these wheels and what do they think in comparison with each other. Also, why would you buy one over the other !

1) Durran Magnisium ( I have a problem here with a Mag wheel, because in my experience they tend to bend very easy hitting road hazzards. But at $1098 per set, they are worth a look)

2) Marchesini (have them on my Ducs and love them)

3) Gale (Newly out, never seen one in person. suppose to be the newest and greatest

)

4) Carrozzeria (Again, good looking but I have never seen one up close)

So, who knows what, and ALL answers are appreciated !

 

[PUNN1025]

I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT THIS, ANY PICS

 

[GIXERHP]

The CZ's are an inexpensive wheel, they are not the lightest on the market. But they do have a different model now, that is lighter than these stage 6's.

 

[GIXERHP]

Front

 

[GIXERHP]

And rear!

 

[GMbusa]

I've dealt with both the Carrozzeria and Galespeed wheels. While the CZ's are nice, the Galespeeds have a higher quality look to them with the way they're made.

 

[Revolution]

those on your bike gix are sweet. what those run $ ?

 

[06BUSA]

PVM's are nice.
Marvic's are a blend of magnesium and aluminum.

I went with Machesini's. Found the previous version used at a price I could afford.

 

[PUNN1025]

HOW ABOUT CHROME?

AND BE NICE PLEASE

 

[DaCol.]

(PUNN1025 @ Jun. 25 2007,09:37) HOW ABOUT CHROME?

AND BE NICE PLEASE

For me Chrome is out for several reasons, one not being the least is weight. I kinda want to drop some of the weight  

 

[05BusaLe]

Light weight=BST Carbon

 

[GMbusa]

Hmmm, chromeplated BST carbons....

 

[05BusaLe]

(GMbusa @ Jun. 25 2007,13:40) Hmmm, chromeplated BST carbons....  

They can chrome plate plastic so why not Carbon

 

[DaCol.]

(05BusaLe @ Jun. 25 2007,10:38) Light weight=BST Carbon  

At $3,500 for two wheels,  my wife would  

Me

 

[hondpwr]

I have the carrozzeria's. They are nice wheels, kind of a pain keeping them clean.

 

[dmrowe]

You left out BST's

 

[Cookie]

(05BusaLe @ Jun. 25 2007,10:38) Light weight=BST Carbon

See, here is someone that is actually thinking on terms of having his cake and eating it, too!

Lowest weight!
Lowest MOI!

None of you are even considering MOI numbers. Some of these "bling" wheels have higher if not absurd MOI numbers and actually decrease the already awkward handling characteristics of the Hayabusa as it is.

If you are after handling and ultimate performance,,, chroming isn't even an option or your priority. Showing off is.

BST,,,, BEST WHEEL!! HANDS DOWN!

 

[Cookie]

Serious drool factor there, Dmrowe.

Did you get those from Charles? How much?

 

[Professor]

(DaCol. @ Jun. 25 2007,13:04)

(05BusaLe @ Jun. 25 2007,10:38) Light weight=BST Carbon  

At $3,500 for two wheels,  my wife would  

Me

You mean $7K 2 BSTs and a Diamond to keep her happy.


Put yourself in my shoes. I need two rears to be able to swap out at the strip. ( I actually have 3 now).

 

[PUNN1025]

WELL, In all honesty I want it more for looks then race and just dont want to chrome the factorys like everyone else, I was thinking rc comp.