Why are people looking for the sawblades?

[MuRCieLaGo]

Hi,

I got 4 sawblades here that I don't really plan on using (my car has the '94-'95 rims which I think are WAY better). And I think I've red that the sawblades are heavier.

So why? Are they supposed to be beautiful or I am missing something?

[LGAFF]

If you look at the design of the saw blades they are actually functional. They are designed after the cooling caps run on the challenge cars. They pull in cool air around the rotors and pads to cool them off.

[LGAFF]

Here are some examples on F1 Cars

http://www.vettemod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10852

[LGAFF]

VW guys run them on their cars too....this thread shows the inside of the wheel and you can see fins run all the way into the wheel to pull air

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5904139-FS-FT-Corvette-Sawblades-17x9-5-Adapters-Tires

[LGAFF]

Most people probably seek them out as original equipment,always good to have

[MuRCieLaGo]

Oh I see! So performance-wise, the sawblades are better than the '94-'95 style...

I guess I'll have to make a decision soon!

[RussMcB]

Do you have the option of keeping them all? If so, I'd do that and make a decision later. That way you'll have options. If you get rid of a set you might regret it later.

[MuRCieLaGo]

I always have that option but not a big fan of it, I don't like to keep parts everywhere, especially because that is not my only sports car.

[Bob Eyres]

Like you, when I bought my 91' it had the sawblades on it. I liked the later model wheels better. Bought some and put the sawblades in the garage
But after all these years the old wheels are starting to look pretty good to me.

When in doubt, always keep original parts, if you've got the storage space.:thumbsup:

[MuRCieLaGo]

I wonder if their design *really* improve braking...

[8cam]

I wonder if their design *really* improve braking...

Not really evidence one way or another, but I have the sawblades on my car and after running them hard on the track, zero heat or fade issues. The brakes were absolutely just as strong on the last lap of the day as they were at the beginning. So they can't hurt!

[Tripler]

Personally I prefer the saw blades . They just make the car look good ... The spoked wheels on the later models just look like after market rims and not factory . Do the spoked also cool the brakes well ?

;) ;) ;)

[Tripler]

The C4 I raced in had saw blades . During the 24 hr race at mosport they changed out the brake pads every 6 hrs if I remember correctly . It may have been every 3 hrs . I just know I never had any brake problems tho I wished they had put a switch in the car to shut off the anti lock brakes . You dont need them in the dry but there a great asset in the rain . Has anyone wired ina kill switch ? Good for auto cross or dry track days ...

;) ;) ;)

[mgbrv8]

What gets me is how the imports have been grabbing them up lately its a new fad I think.

Dave

[JFFerner]

Does mounting the "Sawblades" backwards as as shown on these imports defeat or reduce their brake cooling ability?

[MuRCieLaGo]

I'm just ready to sell them now. Performance-wise, brake is better but car is heavier with these wheels.

Plus there's no doubt they are uglier, IMO.

[Funracer]

I'm just ready to sell them now. Performance-wise, brake is better but car is heavier with these wheels.

Plus there's no doubt they are uglier, IMO.

IMO is right. IMO the 1991 saw blades are the most beautiful corvette wheels
ever made. I hope everyone gets rid of them. Then I will have the last set. You all
can keep your five spokes.