SSR bankrupt?
#24
Originally posted by Luke@tirerack
I guess that's why a mjority of the 2004 SPEED World Challenge Series cars ran SSR's
I guess that's why a mjority of the 2004 SPEED World Challenge Series cars ran SSR's
#26
Well, I did make an assumption, I won't deny that.
I don't have deep pockets, so when I make a purchase I want it to last (with the exception of tires and pads). My experience with SSR products has been that they are softer than the other options out there, and they will never get a dollar from me unless they improve their products. While they are relatively affordable compared to the other options, I choose to place my dollar elsewhere...
I don't have deep pockets, so when I make a purchase I want it to last (with the exception of tires and pads). My experience with SSR products has been that they are softer than the other options out there, and they will never get a dollar from me unless they improve their products. While they are relatively affordable compared to the other options, I choose to place my dollar elsewhere...
#27
semi solid forging, T6 heat treating along with A357 MHD Billet aluminum does not make a soft wheel ... quality has never been an issue with SSR products that's why so, many race teams run them
#28
OK, after speaking with a few people that crew with the SWC, they stated things along the lines of:
"SSR is light, very light... but semi-forged technology is not where it should be... great for sprint races, but anything beyond that, and they are quite vulnerable..."
Again, back to what you're willing to pay for. I know many people that have bent them... if you want a product to last a long time, then SSR is not the answer. And to clarify, I'm specifically referencing the Comp wheels, not the uber-heavy SSR cast line.
Are there any SSR wheels in any endurance series?
"SSR is light, very light... but semi-forged technology is not where it should be... great for sprint races, but anything beyond that, and they are quite vulnerable..."
Again, back to what you're willing to pay for. I know many people that have bent them... if you want a product to last a long time, then SSR is not the answer. And to clarify, I'm specifically referencing the Comp wheels, not the uber-heavy SSR cast line.
Are there any SSR wheels in any endurance series?
#30
But what about Grand-Am, Rolex GT cars, SCCA enduros? I just don't see them. (Some SCCA enduro cars have them, but not that many)
Edit: I also know that Turner Motorsports dropped SSR due to bending...
Edit: I also know that Turner Motorsports dropped SSR due to bending...
#32
the SSR's used in JGTC have nothing in common with their street wheels though.
All in all, a very light and decent wheel for the money IMHO. For an out and out Rolex/LeMans class car, maybe not the best...but again, nothing on these cars bears any resemblance to any Z any of us here are driving or even building, so it's all relative
All in all, a very light and decent wheel for the money IMHO. For an out and out Rolex/LeMans class car, maybe not the best...but again, nothing on these cars bears any resemblance to any Z any of us here are driving or even building, so it's all relative
#34
the SSR's used in JGTC have nothing in common with their street wheels though
But what about Grand-Am, Rolex GT cars, SCCA enduros?
I also know that Turner Motorsports dropped SSR due to bending...
Well, when you get them for free and you have 10 sets for each weekend, then there's not much to worry about.
#35
The TYPE C RS is.
These can't compare with JGTC. Alot of D1 Drifting machinese used SSR also. Drifting is really really hard on wheels.
who are Tunner Motorsports???? I know HASMI 350Z used SSR wheels in JGTC 500 class, which co-sponsored by NISMO got 1st place at last race, and ENDLESS JGTC GT300 350Z rides on SSR TYPE C RS also.
Last edited by John; 02-05-2005 at 05:15 PM.
#36
well put John
There is no SSR used in JGTC that anyone of us can buy for street use....
and good point on Turner
as for "2nd or 3rd rate teams using what they get for free", again, if you don't know how this works, you should not be contributing honestly.....
SSR is a good quality product don't get me wrong....but to suggest that what they use in JGTC is somehow related to what you can buy for your car is like saying an all NISMO equipped car would be an "ideal" performance setup for a Z....and we all know that's not true.
The JGTC cars use all magnesium wheels as sugested above...supplliers include Rays, BBS and (formely) SSR. The Type C RS is nothing more than a 2 piece version of the std Type C...nothing fancy about it, and it's not even a fully forged wheel, let alone Magnesium. As far as I am aware, Rays is the only firm that offers an "over the counter" Magnesium wheel
Don't defend a brand because of a name you see slapped on the side of a race car....is the 350Z the best car because it won JGTC (when in fact the car has zero in common with a Z you have or can realistcally build)
There is no SSR used in JGTC that anyone of us can buy for street use....
and good point on Turner
as for "2nd or 3rd rate teams using what they get for free", again, if you don't know how this works, you should not be contributing honestly.....
SSR is a good quality product don't get me wrong....but to suggest that what they use in JGTC is somehow related to what you can buy for your car is like saying an all NISMO equipped car would be an "ideal" performance setup for a Z....and we all know that's not true.
The JGTC cars use all magnesium wheels as sugested above...supplliers include Rays, BBS and (formely) SSR. The Type C RS is nothing more than a 2 piece version of the std Type C...nothing fancy about it, and it's not even a fully forged wheel, let alone Magnesium. As far as I am aware, Rays is the only firm that offers an "over the counter" Magnesium wheel
Don't defend a brand because of a name you see slapped on the side of a race car....is the 350Z the best car because it won JGTC (when in fact the car has zero in common with a Z you have or can realistcally build)
#38
is the 350Z the best car because it won JGTC (when in fact the car has zero in common with a Z you have or can realistcally build)
to suggest that what they use in JGTC is somehow related to what you can buy for your car is like saying an all NISMO equipped car would be an "ideal" performance setup for a Z....and we all know that's not true.
The buttom line is, JGTC GT500 race cars did used SSR wheels, Enkei, Works, VOlks Racing, and Advan. Just like BTCC cars used OZ and BBS.