After reading the weight loss thread, I wanted to put up a thread documenting both factory and aftermarket wheels and their respective weight for people looking to swap wheels. Here are the specs for the OEM wheels.

Feel free to add to the list with weights of wheels for the Turbo/GT2. Thanks !


Factory 996 Turbo Hollows
8x18" at 22 lbs 2oz
11x18" at 26 lbs 5 oz

Factory 996 Turbo Solids
8x18" at 26 lbs 2 oz
11x18" at 31 lbs 6 oz

Factory GT2 wheels (earlier years, Turbo Solids):
8.5x18" at 28lbs 11 oz
12x18" at 33 lbs 0 oz

Factory GT2 wheels (later years, GT3 style)
8.5x18" 25 lbs 2 oz
12x18" 29 lbs 0 oz

Factory GT3 wheels
8x18" 22 lbs 10 oz
11x18" 27 lbs 11 oz

 

+1 for you thanks for the summary! BTW where did you get the data from??

 

Thanks, good to know when I am shpooing for wheels.

 

Fiske Profil 13:
8.5X18 = 21 lbs.
12X18 = 22.5 lbs.
Price = large $

 

I weighed my cargraphic racing rims that are 9x12 and 12x19 and they are the same weight as stock 18" 996tt solids...

markski

 

19" Dymags for 997S

16 lbs., 0 oz. front

19 lbs., 0 oz. rear

 

How much Russ??

 

BBS RS-GT

19x8 21 lbs

19x11 24 lbs

 

Whats the weight on HRE 847R's (19 x 11.5 and 19 x 8.5)?

 

Does anyone know the weight on Techart formula GT?

 

Hey Tom. I think they're around 8k for a set of four. Not cheap, but the savings in unsprung rotating weight is unbelievable. I pulled off my 20" TechArts, and the true difference in wheels and tires was a savings of around 52 lbs.! The car feels like it just springs forward, and is so light on its toes. It was one of those changes where the difference was obvious immediately.

 

BBS E88 race wheels

18x9 18.8lbs
18x12 19.4lbs

thanks for the info
-Suman

 

Suman,

Someone mentioned on another thread that the BBS racing wheels gave a lot of trouble at the track and needed frequent replacement, Are these one and the same?

Do you have street/track experience with these light little buggers?

 

Russ I am considering getting a set. I think bang for the buck in massive unsprung weight decrease a 52 pound loss would be roughly equivalent to 208 sprung pounds!!

I need to make make sure that they are durable. My home track is Sebring and very rough. Also I like to go a little over the rumble strips in some corners and must have a wheel that is strong.

thanks for the info. tom

 

If your buying them for strength dont look at these wheels. I watch pot holes like crazy or these things would be finished. They are not strong at all. the face is but the the light barrels are totally designed for track not street. Im not sure about the magnesiums ( though ive heard better) but the aluminums this is the truth. IMO

-Suman