Lightweight 16.5 in rims

TP · 05-Dec-2005, 12:39

Hello all

Whilst I'm building a racebike in my mind I thought I'd check out some wheels capable of running the latest uber-grippy slicks. I was looking along the lines of magnesium/carbon style wheels in a 16.5 inch rim size.

Who makes these?

BST
Dymag
Marchesini
Oz(?)

Any comments/thoughts?

dave996 · 05-Dec-2005, 15:24

Ages ago I saw some bloke selling a set of 16.5inch Marchesinis in Italy.

He did say something about only top teams (WSB/BSB) were able to get rubber to fit.

Hope that helps

skidlids · 05-Dec-2005, 16:02

Go for Dymag, they will give some discount to ACU licence holders and as for 16.5 inch slicks Dallas got his from A&R racing no problem so I suspect most paddock service vehicles that do tyres can supply them

butch890 · 05-Dec-2005, 17:48

Im stuggling to get Diablo's in 16.5" anyone any ideas?

Butch

skidlids · 05-Dec-2005, 19:37

Get a good tread cutter, I can recommend John Donnan in Ireland, he's the reason why most of my Super Corsas look like Evos

dave996 · 05-Dec-2005, 22:22

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORGED-MARCHES...cmdZView Item

TP · 05-Dec-2005, 22:24

Quote:

Originally posted by dave996
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORGED-MARCHES...cmdZView Item

Looks good but I would need one that fits the road axle.

It's a while away anyway ... and it would be for a SS.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode
Postbit Selector
Use Horizontal Postbit

05-Dec-2005, 15:24	#2
dave996 Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 952 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carterton Mood: Fed up... Ages ago I saw some bloke selling a set of 16.5inch Marchesinis in Italy. He did say something about only top teams (WSB/BSB) were able to get rubber to fit. Hope that helps Reply

05-Dec-2005, 16:02	#3
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club Go for Dymag, they will give some discount to ACU licence holders and as for 16.5 inch slicks Dallas got his from A&R racing no problem so I suspect most paddock service vehicles that do tyres can supply them Reply

05-Dec-2005, 17:48	#4
butch890 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,602 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: kettering Mood: Enjoying Togdom ! Im stuggling to get Diablo's in 16.5" anyone any ideas? Butch Reply

05-Dec-2005, 19:37	#5
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club Get a good tread cutter, I can recommend John Donnan in Ireland, he's the reason why most of my Super Corsas look like Evos Reply

05-Dec-2005, 22:22	#6
dave996 Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 952 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carterton Mood: Fed up... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORGED-MARCHES...cmdZView Item Reply