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Old 03-15-2010, 07:48 PM
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Default Anyone running TR Motorsports F2 wheels?

They are GT3 size/offset:

18x8.5" ET40 20 lbs (+16.35mm from stock)
18x11" ET63 22 lbs (+14.70mm from stock)



Made for TireRack in Japan, fully forged, polished and clearcoated.

They are on closeout for $399/ea right now, which makes them a great value. Plus I think they look quite nice, as I love polished wheels on black cars. I am planning on purchasing a set tomorrow for my 04 C2.

Coupled with the stock GT3 tire sizes (235/40/18 Front, 295/30/18 Rear) it should be a nice handling upgrade.

- Anthony

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Old 03-15-2010, 09:24 PM
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Nice looking, and the weights are low compared with stock wheels.
Old 03-15-2010, 10:54 PM
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a company in Cali SAF Forged had some old inventory that they took back from a bankrupt auto parts company.... 19 X 11 one piece Forged APP outer ring w/ five spoke center either polished or chromed for $300 each. seller stated they were for NB...I had one shipped to Miami...dang thing had like a 54 et. That would have been a pretty sweet deal..
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Where are you seeing these? I can't find them.
Old 03-16-2010, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by alpine003
Where are you seeing these? I can't find them.
Good timing - I just got off the phone with Alex at Tire Rack (I use him for everything), and placed the order. They don't list the GT3 wheels as a fitment for the C2, so you have to look under GT3. I told him these will fit with no problem, and he's going to pass it along to the technical guys there to see about getting them listed for the C2.

They are on closeout, and he says they have "low double digit" quantities remaining. After those are gone though, the wheels will no longer be available.

Lightweight, polished, and forged for $400/ea? Yes please.

- Anthony
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The only thing I should add is that these take a 52mm centercap, and the porsche centercaps are 2 3/4", so they won't fit.
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Oh Damn it! What other brands for the same price per wheel and weight adg44? It's important to me to go lighter than OEM IMO if possible that way I will gain as much performance as possible hp/lb.
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Those are amazing! Be sure to post pics when they're on the car.
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What is the weight per wheel on those TR Motorsports F2 wheels?
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Originally Posted by Airrik
What is the weight per wheel on those TR Motorsports F2 wheels?
20 lbs front, 22 lbs rear.
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Got all of the wheels installed and I must say that the performance increase was rather drastic. This thing is glued to the road. Only downside is that with the larger offset wheels, the wheel gap is more pronounced. That will be rectified in a week or two thanks to H&R.

Also, Porsche centercaps do fit these wheels; I am surprised that TireRack said they wouldn't. I just need to find a set of polished Porsche centercaps; does anyone know if these exist?



Here are some pics of the wheels installed:









And completely flush fenders:



I think these wheels work rather well with the car...

- Anthony
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like em, very nice. nice car, perfect color.
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Wow...nice...they almost have a similiar look like the 944 S2 wheels.... THUMBS UP!!!!
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I really like these in matte black!!!!!!1
http://www.victorequipmentwheels.com...he_wheels.php#
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Wait a minute--what happened to those amazing 5-spokers?


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