Cayman GTS on FlowForm Wheels
02-12-2015, 07:33 PM
#1
Former Vendor
Thread Starter
Cayman GTS on FlowForm Wheels
We finally got around to shooting this gorgeous Sapphire Blue Cayman GTS on FF01 FlowForm Wheels in Tarmac Black. Specs below:
Front: 19x8.5 (22lbs. each) w/ Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 235/40/19
Rear: 19x10 (24lbs. each) w/ Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 265/40/19
Questions? Please PM us! Photography by Alex Stone.
Enjoy!
Front: 19x8.5 (22lbs. each) w/ Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 235/40/19
Rear: 19x10 (24lbs. each) w/ Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 265/40/19
Questions? Please PM us! Photography by Alex Stone.
Enjoy!
Last edited by HRE Wheels; 02-12-2015 at 07:51 PM.
02-12-2015, 11:53 PM
#4
Race Director
02-13-2015, 01:42 PM
#5
Former Vendor
Thread Starter
Our FlowForm wheels are created using a unique casting and forming process that obtains strengths and weights similar (not identical) to a forged wheel.
The process begins by pouring molten aluminum into a mold face-side-down followed by rapid cooling. The alloy is thereby condensed, enhancing the elastic strength and durability of the aluminum.
(Please see the attachment below for this part): After the wheel is formed [a] it is pulled from the mold and placed into the flow-forming tooling [b] which is similar to the concept of a potters’ wheel. This process stretches the barrel to a defined profile and thickness, ultimately giving the wheel its final shape [c]. This “stretching” improves the grain structure of the aluminum making it stronger, lighter and more precise than a non-flow-formed barrel, resulting in forged aluminum-like strength.
FlowForm wheels are currently offered in high-offset and medium offset profiles. They come in a variety of finishes and are in stock for a wide range of vehicles, including, Porsches.
Trending Topics
03-02-2015, 06:30 PM
#9
Former Vendor
Thread Starter
03-03-2015, 09:17 PM
#11
Former Vendor
Thread Starter
19" for cars w/ PCCBs will likely require caliper shaving while non-PCCB cars might be plug-n-play.
Tire sizes will vary so we'll have to wait and see.
03-04-2015, 11:55 AM
#12
We're anticipating a similar setup as the current-gen GT3 - 19x9 ET50 or so and 19x11 with an ET of about 35-40. The Caymans have always been good in terms of offset.
19" for cars w/ PCCBs will likely require caliper shaving while non-PCCB cars might be plug-n-play.
Tire sizes will vary so we'll have to wait and see.
thanks, I figured the 19" will be fine for steel brakes since the PCCB's are 1" larger. the big unknown is if 18" will work.
03-04-2015, 12:05 PM
#13
Former Vendor
Thread Starter