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They are heavy, but strong and relatively inexpensive. Perfect for a winter wheel set which is what I am using mine for. I have a set for my GT3 mouthed with Pilot Alpin N1 spec tires. They look fine, fit well and even seem to fit with 295 section rear winter tires as long as N spec. As you can see the polished steel curb rash lip is easily removed. My wheels below have the polished lip removed.
Aside from weight, any other reservations or contraindications from using them as a DE wheelset?
Aside from weight, any other reservations or contraindications from using them as a DE wheelset?
No, I think weight is the biggest concern. And generally I'd favor a forged wheel at the track for strength (and weight savings). But forged adds a good deal to the cost (some of which is recovered when selling).
These have been available at Tire Rack for a long time. Very heavy, especially the rears. OZ's are lighter, a bit cheaper and come in 11" and 11.5" as well if you want to fit a winter tire.
They are heavy, but strong and relatively inexpensive. Perfect for a winter wheel set which is what I am using mine for. I have a set for my GT3 mouthed with Pilot Alpin N1 spec tires. They look fine, fit well and even seem to fit with 295 section rear winter tires as long as N spec. As you can see the polished steel curb rash lip is easily removed. My wheels below have the polished lip removed.
Niceee!! Any pics w it on the ground? Thanks! They do look good.
This BBS are super heavy. I wouldn't run them as there are better choices for a cast wheel. I'd get the OZ HLT wheels. Ive run years on OZ HLT wheels with out a single issue...they are one of the more popular low gravity cast wheels I see at the track and if they survive years at Sebring that is one of the best if not the best test there is. Other than that get a high quality forged wheel from a reputable wheel manufacture like BBS, HRE, Forgeline.
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I have these CH-R for track duty. Yes they are heavy. No I don't feel the difference, nor do I see negative effect on my lap times. I think we on rennlist get carried away by these things, and analyze things to death with regards to weight and stuff. If you are not a pro driver, you will not likely feel the difference. Most difference I feel in my car and laptimes are ALL tyre related, pressure, temp, # heat cycles, pickup, ...
So if you like those CH-R, do get them, they are strong, they are cheap, they are not at all bad looking. What do you want more for track or winter duty ? :-)
BTW, yes, That pinstripe is a glued on ring. So I guess you could easily take it off and paint it black, or just leave it off.
Will these CH-Rs fit a 991.2 GTS 4? I'm thinking winter duty.
At the risk of overstaying my welcome on this topic, even if the wheels fit the car, they do not (officially) fit any winter tires. If I wanted winter tires, I would either get the Porsche forged wheel option (from the Turbo) or get the correctly sized 11" OZ's (for slightly less money than these).
At the risk of overstaying my welcome on this topic, even if the wheels fit the car, they do not (officially) fit any winter tires. If I wanted winter tires, I would either get the Porsche forged wheel option (from the Turbo) or get the correctly sized 11" OZ's (for slightly less money than these).
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