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Track Wheels: 16s vs 18s

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Old 11-16-2014, 09:44 AM
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I have, and maybe I'm missing it, but I never see anything in 17", even from these very expensive custom wheel makers. There is the occasional 3-piece in 17", but all that hardware must add a lot of weight relative to a monoblock, although I do understand that 3-piece wheels do have their advantages in terms of ease of fixability.

Edit: I take it back - I see Braid makes something in 17". $1200 a pop, though.
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Again, thanks for all the feedback. I bought the 16s.

Regarding some of the questions asked; stock suspension, replica Cup 1 17s for street use (see previous posts).

As far as engine mods; 951 MAX chips, MBC set at 15 psi, 3 bar FPR, cat delete, Tial 38mm. This set up produces all the power we will need for the foreseeable future. Thus, suspension upgrades will be the focus.

I do think a square set up would be good. I'll keep my eyes open for a pair of 951 8s.

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Originally Posted by Cloud9...68
I have, and maybe I'm missing it, but I never see anything in 17", even from these very expensive custom wheel makers. There is the occasional 3-piece in 17", but all that hardware must add a lot of weight relative to a monoblock, although I do understand that 3-piece wheels do have their advantages in terms of ease of fixability.

Edit: I take it back - I see Braid makes something in 17". $1200 a pop, though.
There are quite a few used Porsche wheels for sale and for track wheels where you do not care about appearance, they are the best bargains out there.



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