Monocoque Challenge Star Wheel

james schaechter · 03-25-2009, 04:50 AM

I heard a clicking sound coasting back from a run and went back to the pits to see what the mysterious noise was. It was the inside of the rim cracked 3/4 of the way around the rim. These were an older set and the back side was flatter than the newer set I had, but I was very lucky. This is on a 66 Nova SBC combo so it isn't a very nose heavy car or one that the front wheels can even turn much and side load. If you run these rims, check them out!

donald j raiser · 03-25-2009, 05:51 AM

cantusi had one break in canada, just pulling out of a trailer. he heard a noise, it broke in half.

Jim Helsel · 03-25-2009, 07:48 AM

I have broken 2 front Monocoque wheels and I Bogart rear wheel. I use Holeshot Wheels now. They are light, look good, and come in a ***** load of sizes. They are on this website www.wheels-up-racing.com

Myron Piatek · 03-25-2009, 10:40 AM

It may have been Bill Rink, or a similar car, but it had the center of a rear wheel break out after a run just around the corner from the ticket booth at Norwalk somewhere between 5-10 years ago.

The direct link to Holeshot Wheels to see all their different and latest styles: www.holeshotwheels.com

Ken Haase · 03-25-2009, 11:29 AM

How does something as fragile as those wheels appear to be, get an SFI approval? You know there's got to be a bunch more than what's being reported here.

Jeff Lee · 03-25-2009, 11:42 AM

I've run the same pair of Monocoque "Aluma-Lites" for about ten years now. Weighs about 7.5#'s. I've never had a problem. My car is approximately 52% front weight and it almost always has the front wheels off the ground with it's share of bouncing around also.
Now I do refrain from the road race antics on the return roads like I see a lot of racers do because a wheel like this is not designed for ANY side loads such as fast cornering.

james schaechter · 03-25-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

I've run the same pair of Monocoque "Aluma-Lites" for about ten years now. Weighs about 7.5#'s. I've never had a problem. My car is approximately 52% front weight and it almost always has the front wheels off the ground with it's share of bouncing around also.
Now I do refrain from the road race antics on the return roads like I see a lot of racers do because a wheel like this is not designed for ANY side loads such as fast cornering.

Jeff, I like the light weight, but I think there is an issue with some models and not others. I will have to take some pics of a broken one and a set of newer ones that I have. they are different and, (I hope) that the newer ones are safer. None of mine were SFI approved. I know what you are saying about the road racing. I have seen it, but anyone that races a Nova knows that the wheels wont turn.

We just bought a set of SFI approved Mickey thompsons from Larry Hodge. they are 7.0lbs and are sfi approved. The old Monos are back ups now. When I get the garage this weekend I will take some pics. Might be worth checking out.

03-25-2009, 04:50 AM	#1
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,994 Likes: 1,296 Liked 1,439 Times in 301 Posts	Re: Monocoque Challenge Star Wheel I heard a clicking sound coasting back from a run and went back to the pits to see what the mysterious noise was. It was the inside of the rim cracked 3/4 of the way around the rim. These were an older set and the back side was flatter than the newer set I had, but I was very lucky. This is on a 66 Nova SBC combo so it isn't a very nose heavy car or one that the front wheels can even turn much and side load. If you run these rims, check them out! __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

03-25-2009, 05:51 AM	#2
donald j raiser Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 379 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Monocoque Challenge Star Wheel cantusi had one break in canada, just pulling out of a trailer. he heard a noise, it broke in half.

03-25-2009, 07:48 AM	#3
Jim Helsel Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 70 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Monocoque Challenge Star Wheel I have broken 2 front Monocoque wheels and I Bogart rear wheel. I use Holeshot Wheels now. They are light, look good, and come in a ***** load of sizes. They are on this website www.wheels-up-racing.com

03-25-2009, 10:40 AM	#4
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Monocoque Challenge Star Wheel It may have been Bill Rink, or a similar car, but it had the center of a rear wheel break out after a run just around the corner from the ticket booth at Norwalk somewhere between 5-10 years ago. The direct link to Holeshot Wheels to see all their different and latest styles: www.holeshotwheels.com __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing Last edited by Myron Piatek; 03-25-2009 at 10:42 AM.

03-25-2009, 11:29 AM	#5
Ken Haase Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 233 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Monocoque Challenge Star Wheel How does something as fragile as those wheels appear to be, get an SFI approval? You know there's got to be a bunch more than what's being reported here.

03-25-2009, 11:42 AM	#6
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Monocoque Challenge Star Wheel I've run the same pair of Monocoque "Aluma-Lites" for about ten years now. Weighs about 7.5#'s. I've never had a problem. My car is approximately 52% front weight and it almost always has the front wheels off the ground with it's share of bouncing around also. Now I do refrain from the road race antics on the return roads like I see a lot of racers do because a wheel like this is not designed for ANY side loads such as fast cornering. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX