BBS Introduces NEW FI Centerlock Wheel for GT3
#19
09-28-2010, 02:36 PM
Thought we would share this new BBS FI wheel for the 997.2 GT3 and GT3RS. Forged monoblock wheel, milled for a unique mesh style, weight reduced by back milling the spokes, flow formed inner rim.
GT3: 19x8.5/19x12
GT3 RS: 19x9/19x12
Available in titanium silver. Post up comments!
GT3: 19x8.5/19x12
GT3 RS: 19x9/19x12
Available in titanium silver. Post up comments!
#20
09-28-2010, 03:02 PM
All info I had pulled for these wheels was found here - http://www.bbs-racing-wheels.com/seiten/htm.txt/ree.htm
#21
09-28-2010, 03:08 PM
Well, these are certainly forged wheels. BBS is as reputable as they come.
This is the first time I have heard a forged wheel company use the "flow formed" terminology.
Best of luck with the new product. The wheels are gorgeous.
This is the first time I have heard a forged wheel company use the "flow formed" terminology.
Best of luck with the new product. The wheels are gorgeous.
#23
09-28-2010, 03:34 PM
Sorry had to get some info direct from BBS.
Technically they look like the FI wheels however they are the:
Forged aluminum RE race wheels from BBS Motorsports division that are
TUV approved and homologated for street use.
They are not “flow formed”…. that’s a process that is used on many of the BBS cast wheels.
If anyone is interested they currently have 2 sets instock in Silver.
Technically they look like the FI wheels however they are the:
Forged aluminum RE race wheels from BBS Motorsports division that are
TUV approved and homologated for street use.
They are not “flow formed”…. that’s a process that is used on many of the BBS cast wheels.
If anyone is interested they currently have 2 sets instock in Silver.
#24
09-28-2010, 03:44 PM
BTW FULL retail on these wheels is $8380, not $9000. Now of course there is discounts. This is price comparative for a FULL race wheel weighing what it does and centerlock.
#25
09-28-2010, 03:50 PM
Sorry had to get some info direct from BBS.
Technically they look like the FI wheels however they are the:
Forged aluminum RE race wheels from BBS Motorsports division that are
TUV approved and homologated for street use.
They are not “flow formed”…. that’s a process that is used on many of the BBS cast wheels.
If anyone is interested they currently have 2 sets instock in Silver.
Technically they look like the FI wheels however they are the:
Forged aluminum RE race wheels from BBS Motorsports division that are
TUV approved and homologated for street use.
They are not “flow formed”…. that’s a process that is used on many of the BBS cast wheels.
If anyone is interested they currently have 2 sets instock in Silver.
#26
09-29-2010, 04:44 AM
$8k is a lot, but i think it depends on the weight saved.
I am thinking of ordering a set for my 430 Scuderia, wait saving for me is going to be around 34 lbs of rotational mass total, so i think its worth it if the weight saving is big. but thats just my .02
I am thinking of ordering a set for my 430 Scuderia, wait saving for me is going to be around 34 lbs of rotational mass total, so i think its worth it if the weight saving is big. but thats just my .02
Last edited by THEMASH; 09-29-2010 at 09:46 AM.
#27
09-29-2010, 09:37 AM
Hope we can help you with that order 
$8K for saving that kind of rotational weight, a proven brand, and the utmost in quality is not bad. Think what people were paying for Dymags! HRE 19" Competition wheels like I have on my 997TT retail for $6700. The 19x8.5 weighed 19lbs and the 19x11 weighed 20.5lbs. The rotational weight savings over the P40 at 21lbs and 24lbs made a huge difference in getting to 206.2mph.
$8K for saving that kind of rotational weight, a proven brand, and the utmost in quality is not bad. Think what people were paying for Dymags! HRE 19" Competition wheels like I have on my 997TT retail for $6700. The 19x8.5 weighed 19lbs and the 19x11 weighed 20.5lbs. The rotational weight savings over the P40 at 21lbs and 24lbs made a huge difference in getting to 206.2mph.
