MetalSolid-Tire Question
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Originally posted by Sloth
Hey Chris,
K28's now your talking... not the easiest to clean but I love that design. On my 99 C2, they were lighter than my Technology Hollowspoke rims of the same size, so they will surely be lighter than the OEM GT3 wheels. I may have to swap to some Kinesis wheels myself one of these days
Hey Chris,
K28's now your talking... not the easiest to clean but I love that design. On my 99 C2, they were lighter than my Technology Hollowspoke rims of the same size, so they will surely be lighter than the OEM GT3 wheels. I may have to swap to some Kinesis wheels myself one of these days
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macfly,
I would also support the comments about tire pressures. Bob R. in Montreal suggested to target 40 lbs. hot all the way around, and at Sears point last Friday my GT2 was quite predicatble. I did have to let air out of the rear tires on multiple occasions, especially as my times dropped. I started cold at 34/36 lbs.
I would also support the comments about tire pressures. Bob R. in Montreal suggested to target 40 lbs. hot all the way around, and at Sears point last Friday my GT2 was quite predicatble. I did have to let air out of the rear tires on multiple occasions, especially as my times dropped. I started cold at 34/36 lbs.
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Originally posted by rockitman
You are right about the high maintenance...Perhaps these are a better choice...What do you think the approx. cost for a set??? High $3,000's???
You are right about the high maintenance...Perhaps these are a better choice...What do you think the approx. cost for a set??? High $3,000's???
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Originally posted by Sloth
Given a choice, I would now go for the K58's. Either way you will not go wrong. High $3's sound about right. Give Wheel Enhancement a shout on prices or call Kinesis direct. Would you be sticking with the same size wheels?
Given a choice, I would now go for the K58's. Either way you will not go wrong. High $3's sound about right. Give Wheel Enhancement a shout on prices or call Kinesis direct. Would you be sticking with the same size wheels?
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Black or Porsche silver to better contrast with Seal than the standard grey. I would be curious to know the weights of the K58's and K58r's in GT3 sizes. Should you call...
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I have the std K58s and love them. They were made for my old car but fit with some big spacers. The problem was not an offset issue though because the front spokes hit my calipers. Not sure how they make them to fit the GT3 from stock unless they are have a thicker hub or they have more dish to them? Just double check with Wheel Enhancement and make sure they've fitted some to a GT3 before ordering. Also, if you ever think you might use them for track wheels don't get the Rs - from what I understand they are not recommended for that application, more for show.
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Originally posted by Sloth
Black or Porsche silver to better contrast with Seal than the standard grey. I would be curious to know the weights of the K58's and K58r's in GT3 sizes. Should you call...
Black or Porsche silver to better contrast with Seal than the standard grey. I would be curious to know the weights of the K58's and K58r's in GT3 sizes. Should you call...
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Originally posted by bob_dallas
I have the std K58s and love them. They were made for my old car but fit with some big spacers. The problem was not an offset issue though because the front spokes hit my calipers. Not sure how they make them to fit the GT3 from stock unless they are have a thicker hub or they have more dish to them? Just double check with Wheel Enhancement and make sure they've fitted some to a GT3 before ordering. Also, if you ever think you might use them for track wheels don't get the Rs - from what I understand they are not recommended for that application, more for show.
I have the std K58s and love them. They were made for my old car but fit with some big spacers. The problem was not an offset issue though because the front spokes hit my calipers. Not sure how they make them to fit the GT3 from stock unless they are have a thicker hub or they have more dish to them? Just double check with Wheel Enhancement and make sure they've fitted some to a GT3 before ordering. Also, if you ever think you might use them for track wheels don't get the Rs - from what I understand they are not recommended for that application, more for show.
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Christian: You can get high quality light weight forged wheels with an annodized finish or with painted centers to match your car's exterior color from any of the three major custom wheel manufacturers -- Kinesis, Fikse or HRE. Pick the style/look you like the best and definitely call John or Dave at Wheel Enhancement (310-836-8908) for possible options and pricing.
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Originally posted by MetalSolid
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Chris...
Take a look at the Kinesis website for some pix of the k58's on a 996TT...
http://www.kinesismotorsport.com/porsche.htm
Take a look at the Kinesis website for some pix of the k58's on a 996TT...
http://www.kinesismotorsport.com/porsche.htm