Member Contributer ki-speed Posted August 17, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2007 Won this 8 spoke on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...019778&rd=1 Based on the going rate for 8 spokes I think I did OK. Now I have 3 rears (2 reg and 1 8 spoke) and 2 fronts). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Stéphane Posted August 17, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2007 congrats. At times, I'm looking for another set of wheels for track days. Unfortunately, right now I'm kinda broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlecreek Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 congrats! i was watching it, but assumed one of you was bidding and didnt want to jack the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hz536n Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Cool wheel! Post pics when you've got it mounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Nice! Congrats on the cool new wheel. Got a question for all 8-spoke fans: They look great, but is there any benefit to an 8-spoke wheel beside the look? Not planning to buy one, just curious. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer sirimiri Posted August 17, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2007 is there any benefit to an 8-spoke wheel beside the look? just curious.Well, if you don't know, we're certainly not going to tell you!!! :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlecreek Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Nice! Congrats on the cool new wheel.Got a question for all 8-spoke fans: They look great, but is there any benefit to an 8-spoke wheel beside the look? Not planning to buy one, just curious. Thanks. cccoooollll factor B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted August 17, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2007 Cool, I thought you were going to say you got these, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...em=190141989370 So, who's the winner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nominal_squid Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 They definitely look cooler than the 5-spokes, IMO...BUT (there's always a but), they are 5.5" wide, and they weight significantly more than the 5-spoke 4G wheels. Personally that's a deal-killer for me because I like to run 160-section rear tires and don't like adding unsprung weight...but they still look great! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KanadianKen Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 8 spoker weighs 13.2 lbs. I weighed mine a couple weeks ago. Whats a 5 spoke rim weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer sckego Posted August 17, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2007 Bastard! I'm the one who bid $375 <_< So what was your max bid? Congrats, by the way :thumbsup: By the way... would you be interested in selling one of your 5-spokes to me? I need another wheel so I can have one for commuting and one for sport riding, and I was hoping to grab an 8-spoke. I'm at the point where I just need something, though, and you're not too far from me. Let me know if you're willing. Kegan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DonnyBallGame Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 8 spoker weighs 13.2 lbs. I weighed mine a couple weeks ago. Whats a 5 spoke rim weigh? I have heard the number of 12 lbs tossed around. I will weigh mine next time I have the tire off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nominal_squid Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 If I remember correctly it was very close to 12 flat/upper 11's. Anyone with access to the Honda parts flat-file (exported by the Hondanet application) and the part number can find the weight in grams. It's been awhile so I can't recall the exact figures though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer NYMBYSS Posted August 20, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted August 20, 2007 i paid 100$ for mine from a buddy,glad you got as well!! cool is always in style :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 The inertial drag of 1lb additional weight, calculated in a 17 inch wheel translates roughly to a 6-8 hp loss against the 8 spoker wheel, compared to the 4th gen "Superleggera" five spoker! (Calcs performed on 2007 IBS computer) Beck 95 VFR...Superleggera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ki-speed Posted August 21, 2007 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2007 What's the comparison between a 6th gen 5 spoke and the 93 8 spoke? I would think it is not as great. The 93 8 spoke and the 2002-7 5 spoke are both 5.5 inch wide were as the 4th gen 5 spoke is 5 inch wide ( I think)? Just trying to justify going with the better looking wheel without losing much power. Thanks, mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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