Which are the five lightest wheels for the 997 turbo?
#226
05-03-2011, 10:56 AM
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Mike,
I'm checking out your website, however I don't seem to see the Tech1-205 & Tech1-210 there. Can you plz post pictures of the wheels on a 997tt if you do have any by any chance.
I'm checking out your website, however I don't seem to see the Tech1-205 & Tech1-210 there. Can you plz post pictures of the wheels on a 997tt if you do have any by any chance.
At the risk of stating the obvious, I always give the finish date I am told by our plant.
Unfortunately, things don't always go as predicted.
So I get to hear the customer's disappointment and I do my best to make things right.
And for the record, as soon as I know I will be late, I give the customer the option of an immediate refund, or the choice to wait. It's really the best I can do.
We usually build wheels in batches for a specific application. Sometimes I actually have wheels on hand like these:
Tech1-205 19 inch for Wide Body Porsche (Deep concave)
Tech1-210 19 inch for Wide Body Porsche (Deep Concave)
Tech1-110 20 inch for Wide Body Porsche
Tech1-109 20 inch for Wide Body Porsche.
Any of these can ship right away.
Alas, I don't have everything on hand.
Unfortunately, things don't always go as predicted.
So I get to hear the customer's disappointment and I do my best to make things right.
And for the record, as soon as I know I will be late, I give the customer the option of an immediate refund, or the choice to wait. It's really the best I can do.
We usually build wheels in batches for a specific application. Sometimes I actually have wheels on hand like these:
Tech1-205 19 inch for Wide Body Porsche (Deep concave)
Tech1-210 19 inch for Wide Body Porsche (Deep Concave)
Tech1-110 20 inch for Wide Body Porsche
Tech1-109 20 inch for Wide Body Porsche.
Any of these can ship right away.
Alas, I don't have everything on hand.
#227
05-03-2011, 12:13 PM
I have no association, but wanted to pass along an FYI, as I have been on the hunt for a set of ultralight weight wheels.
One of our vendors SupremePower has a set of BBS FI in ceramic polish finish in offsets compatible with the 997 Turbo, 997.2 Turbo, and 997 GT2, GT2RS, GT3RS.
You can PM Eric for more info.
bob
One of our vendors SupremePower has a set of BBS FI in ceramic polish finish in offsets compatible with the 997 Turbo, 997.2 Turbo, and 997 GT2, GT2RS, GT3RS.
You can PM Eric for more info.
bob
Last edited by bbywu; 05-03-2011 at 12:15 PM.
#228
05-03-2011, 12:24 PM
Bbs fi
Thanks Bob we do have the last set until sometime late this year. If anyones interested we can wrap them up in some tires and get them out to you.
19 x 8.75 et50 16.4 lbs
19 x 12.0 et50 20.6 lbs
Please let me know how I can assist
A few pics for you guys
19 x 8.75 et50 16.4 lbs
19 x 12.0 et50 20.6 lbs
Please let me know how I can assist
A few pics for you guys
#229
05-03-2011, 12:59 PM
We've been really happy with the HRE Centerlock program and the weight savings are quite significant too.
Check out this GT3:
http://sharkwerks.com/porsche/997-gt...0c-wheels.html
And of course the Turbo S. On that car the factory wheels had an offset that was so rubbish with the wheels tucked in so we did a set of P40C's in charcoal:
http://sharkwerks.com/porsche/997-tu...de-skirts.html
HRE actually offers a couple of center lock wheel options for Porsche. They offer both 1 piece and 3 piece options. Their typical build time is 4-5 weeks and have been delivering on time.
HRE CL40 - http://www.hrewheels.com/category/st...n/cl40-series/
HRE CL90 - http://www.hrewheels.com/category/mo...n-cl90-series/
HRE CL93 - http://www.hrewheels.com/category/mo...n-cl90-series/
Here’s a picture of the CL40 19” configuration on our Sharkwerks featured Porsche GT3RS for One Lap of America.
Check out more info on this car here, https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...0c-wheels.html
Let us know if you got any questions.
Check out this GT3:
http://sharkwerks.com/porsche/997-gt...0c-wheels.html
And of course the Turbo S. On that car the factory wheels had an offset that was so rubbish with the wheels tucked in so we did a set of P40C's in charcoal:
http://sharkwerks.com/porsche/997-tu...de-skirts.html
HRE actually offers a couple of center lock wheel options for Porsche. They offer both 1 piece and 3 piece options. Their typical build time is 4-5 weeks and have been delivering on time.
HRE CL40 - http://www.hrewheels.com/category/st...n/cl40-series/
HRE CL90 - http://www.hrewheels.com/category/mo...n-cl90-series/
HRE CL93 - http://www.hrewheels.com/category/mo...n-cl90-series/
Here’s a picture of the CL40 19” configuration on our Sharkwerks featured Porsche GT3RS for One Lap of America.
Check out more info on this car here, https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...0c-wheels.html
Let us know if you got any questions.
#230
05-25-2011, 12:08 AM
I wanted to know what are the lightest 22"s I could get for my Cayenne GTS 2009.
I've seen some victor wheels but im not too sure how heavy those are if someone could help me out that would be appreciated, Thanks
I've seen some victor wheels but im not too sure how heavy those are if someone could help me out that would be appreciated, Thanks
#231
05-25-2011, 03:29 PM
In Mike's defense (not that he needs to defend himself), he's at the mercy of the production plants. He has kept me up to date and has been very frank and truthful to me about expected production times. It was something I was expecting for specialty item like these wheels.
Mike can only give me production times that the plant gives him.
bob
Mike can only give me production times that the plant gives him.
bob
It's a race between my rims and my CF GT2 skirts.... and not the kind of race I was hoping for! lol
#233
05-26-2011, 10:20 AM
OZ Superforgiatas centerlocks
8.5 x 19 53mm 17.2 lbs
12 x 19 48mm 21.5 lbs
OZ Superforgiatas 5 bolts
8.5 x 19 53mm 15.9 lbs
12 x 19 51mm 19.8 lbs
comparison wheels:
Tech1 110s
19 x 8.5 16.6 lbs
19 x 11.5 19.7 lbs
BBS FI 5 bolt
19 x 8.75 50mm 16.4 lbs
19 x 12 50mm 19.7 lbs
Champion RS 98
19 x 8.5 18.1lbs
19 x 11.5 20.0 lbs
Dymags
19 x 8.5 16.8 lbs
19 x 11.5 20.5 lbs
some variance in weight will occur due to offset, optional lightening, paint versus other finish, etc.
Last edited by bbywu; 05-26-2011 at 10:34 AM.
#234
05-26-2011, 10:38 AM
OZ Superforgiatas centerlocks
8.5 x 19 53mm 17.2 lbs
12 x 19 48mm 21.5 lbs
OZ Superforgiatas 5 bolts
8.5 x 19 53mm 15.9 lbs
12 x 19 51mm 19.8 lbs
comparison wheels:
Tech1 110s
19 x 8.5 16.6 lbs
19 x 11.5 19.7 lbs
BBS FI 5 bolt
19 x 8.75 50mm 16.4 lbs
19 x 12 50mm 19.7 lbs
Champion RS 98
19 x 8.5 18.1lbs
19 x 11.5 20.0 lbs
Dymags
19 x 8.5 16.8 lbs
19 x 11.5 20.5 lbs
some variance in weight will occur due to offset, optional lightening, paint versus other finish, etc.
#235
05-26-2011, 10:43 AM
5 bolt wheels appear to be lighter than their centerlock counterparts.
After serious thought I found:
1. 5 bolt wheels are lighter than their centerlock counterparts - advantage 5 bolt.
2. 5 bolt wheels are easier to change than their centerlock counterparts - advantage 5 bolt.
3. 5 bolt wheels can be changed with routine tools - advantage 5 bolt.
4. 5 bolt wheels can be changed faster than their centerlock counterparts - advantage 5 bolt.
5. Centerlock wheels (subjectively) look "cool." Advantage - the person who thinks the wheel looks cool.
Decision - 5 bolt.
After serious thought I found:
1. 5 bolt wheels are lighter than their centerlock counterparts - advantage 5 bolt.
2. 5 bolt wheels are easier to change than their centerlock counterparts - advantage 5 bolt.
3. 5 bolt wheels can be changed with routine tools - advantage 5 bolt.
4. 5 bolt wheels can be changed faster than their centerlock counterparts - advantage 5 bolt.
5. Centerlock wheels (subjectively) look "cool." Advantage - the person who thinks the wheel looks cool.
Decision - 5 bolt.
#236
05-26-2011, 10:45 AM
5 bolt wheels appear to be lighter than their centerlock counterparts.
After serious thought I found:
1. 5 bolt wheels are lighter than their centerlock counterparts - advantage 5 bolt.
2. 5 bolt wheels are easier to change than their centerlock counterparts - advantage 5 bolt.
3. 5 bolt wheels can be changed with routine tools - advantage 5 bolt.
4. 5 bolt wheels can be changed faster than their centerlock counterparts - advantage 5 bolt.
5. Centerlock wheels (subjectively) look "cool." Advantage - the person who thinks the wheel looks cool.
Decision - 5 bolt.
After serious thought I found:
1. 5 bolt wheels are lighter than their centerlock counterparts - advantage 5 bolt.
2. 5 bolt wheels are easier to change than their centerlock counterparts - advantage 5 bolt.
3. 5 bolt wheels can be changed with routine tools - advantage 5 bolt.
4. 5 bolt wheels can be changed faster than their centerlock counterparts - advantage 5 bolt.
5. Centerlock wheels (subjectively) look "cool." Advantage - the person who thinks the wheel looks cool.
Decision - 5 bolt.
#237
05-26-2011, 10:52 AM
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My wheels are 19, 11,5 at the rear and the 305 looks a little stretched on the wheel, is it safe or are there any negative effects ?
The factory wheels are 11" so there is a 0,5" difference and for sow reason most of the aftermarket wheels are 11,5
Why???
The factory wheels are 11" so there is a 0,5" difference and for sow reason most of the aftermarket wheels are 11,5
Why???
