Chicago Mike

This has probably been posted a lot, but looking for some suggestions on aftermarket wheels for my .2 GT3? Was looking at HRE, but wanted to hear some other options. I know the center locks can sometimes narrow the search... Thanks.

HRE_Jurrian

So that I'm not spamming you with photos, the best resource to check photos of options for your GT3 can be found here - https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...e-991-gt3.html

Best of luck on the search, let me know if I can assist in any way

RDCR

This is not my car but I have the exact same setup with GT Silver / PCCBs / BBS FI-Rs as this car. (I really need to takes some pics)
Great wheel with noticeable weight savings over the OEM wheels.

TT Chris

I always buy HRE. I've had 3 sets. In my opinion they are gold standard like Rolex

tonymission

Same. If you don't like the 101 style (RW101 LW) there are a lot of other options that will still match the quality of your car. Plus HRE is a big GT Smokies sponsor and have been awesome to the community!

BlueGT3

joejenie

How much do HRE's cost? How much less do they weigh that the stock wheels on the 3RS? I assume they are about half the price of BBS Mags?

Tay101

Not to take anything away from HRE nor to start a debate, but BBS and Rays have to be the gold standard in wheels. There may be one or two other Japanese wheel manufactures that are on par with BBS and Rays. Neez I believe is the other one. Volk and BBS are the only companies that have the 8000/10000 ton machines. Apparently, there are only two to three in existence and BBS and Rays have them.

I am only writing this because I geek out on this stuff and I think you will find it interesting. Mold-form forging basically forges the wheel into the general shape of the wheel design then finished by matching the rest of the design out. Also, even the grain of the aluminum is taken into consideration and is forged into the shape of the wheel which creates a stronger wheel.

From the article I linked below: "There are two methods for manufacturing forged wheels: machine forging and mold-form forging. During the machine forging process, the desired wheel shape is machine cut from forged aluminum. The mold-form-forging process, which RAYS uses, creates the wheel’s shape during the actual forging process"

"when machine forging, the metal’s grain is preset, typically traversing side to side, resulting in a wheel in which its grain may flow any number of directions once cut. Mold-form forging shapes the wheel through compression using a series of dies so that its grain flows according to the shape of the wheel’s rim and spokes, allowing it to remain continuous, resulting in an impressive strength-to-weight ratio"

Here is a great article on what makes Rays (and BBS) the gold standard,

Rays Wheels

http://www.superstreetonline.com/how...-te37-is-made/

More race cars and OEM cars run Rays and BBS than any other manufacturer. And not only are they at the best wheels you can get, they are also about half the cost of HRE's.

cox1974

Used the advan gt on the gt4 and now I have a set on the gt3....wobferful, strong and light wheels at really good price ...

Peter_GT4

OZ Ultraleggera...about the same weight as OEM, reasonably priced and just do the job for everyday use

lamborarri

These look so sexy! Do you have pictures of them mounted?

cox1974

Derek RS

cant go wrong with BBS.... better resale also

if you want baller wheels get the magnesium

Hams955

I've had BBS FI-R's on my previous car and the HRE R101LW's on the rest of my cars. The R101LW's are very light compared to OEM. I have a new set of R101LW's going on my new .2 3RS I am picking up tomorrow. Pics on my cars:

FI-R:


HRE R101LW:







R101LW on my GT4 as well:



Forgeline is a great option too that is not mentioned. I have a set of FL's that I use for track duty on my RS:



The one thing I like about the R101LW over the FI-R (they are very similar in weight FYI) is that the R101LW is pocketed in the barrel where the calipers would sit. the pocketing of the barrel gives you additional caliper clearance and it is how the R101LW 19" will actually fit over the PCCB equipped cars. Forgeline does it too on the GS1R FYI. The FI-R does not have this feature and worth noting as it was frequent to pick up debris between the caliper and wheel barrel on the BBS wheel. Aesthetically speaking I think the FI-R is a prettier wheel than the R101LW but I prefer the R101LW for the aforementioned reason.

Depending on cost - I would expect to pay around $9K for FI-R's new, around $9-10K for HRE's new and about $6500 new for Forgeline's (Depending on the wheel style).

Hope this helps.

- Chris.

mdrums