My New 8 Spoke (won It On Ebay)

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).

congrats.


At times, I'm looking for another set of wheels for track days. Unfortunately, right now I'm kinda broke.

congrats! i was watching it, but assumed one of you was bidding and didnt want to jack the price.

Cool wheel! Post pics when you've got it mounted.

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.

TimC, Aug 16 2007, 08:47 PMis 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.gif

TimC, Aug 16 2007, 10:47 PMNice! 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 cool.gif

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?

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! fing02.gif

8 spoker weighs 13.2 lbs. I weighed mine a couple weeks ago. Whats a 5 spoke rim weigh?

Bastard! I'm the one who bid $375 dry.gif So what was your max bid? Congrats, by the way fing02.gif

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

Kanadian Ken, Aug 17 2007, 09:31 AM8 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.

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.

i paid 100$ for mine from a buddy,glad you got as well!! cool is always in style beer.gif

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

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