Best wheels for the '04 GT3
02-29-2008, 10:17 PM
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Best wheels for the '04 GT3
I have a "new" '04 GT3 with original wheels. First, how heavy are these wheels? I would like to replace them with a set of HREs. What size could I get away with? The clearances look pretty tight. Thanks in advance.
02-29-2008, 11:59 PM
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There are a lots of good track wheels for the 996 GT3 - CCW. Fikse, & BBS to name a few... The factory GT3 wheels are heavy, though I can't remember how heavy off-hand...
I think dertub has more of an appropriate "Easter Theme" in his garage, and Mooty is going for the "Halloween Theme"... It's all that simple, really...
Nice collection dertub. Enjoy it!
-Blake
I think dertub has more of an appropriate "Easter Theme" in his garage, and Mooty is going for the "Halloween Theme"... It's all that simple, really...
Nice collection dertub. Enjoy it!
-Blake
03-01-2008, 10:02 AM
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Here are the weights I got while looking for my wheels.
Porsche Factory 996 GT3
8.5x18” 25 lbs. 2 oz.
11x18” 27 lbs. 11 oz.
Champion RG5 Monolite
8.5x18” 21 lbs. 1 oz.
11x18” 23 lbs. 14 oz.
HRE Competition Series
8.5x18” 19 lbs. 5 oz.
11x18” 20 lbs. 4 oz.
Porsche Factory 996 GT3
8.5x18” 25 lbs. 2 oz.
11x18” 27 lbs. 11 oz.
Champion RG5 Monolite
8.5x18” 21 lbs. 1 oz.
11x18” 23 lbs. 14 oz.
HRE Competition Series
8.5x18” 19 lbs. 5 oz.
11x18” 20 lbs. 4 oz.
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03-01-2008, 11:03 AM
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there is NO reason why ppl run 8.5" up front. 9" fits just fine
03-01-2008, 08:00 PM
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03-04-2008, 01:02 AM
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LM (unless the manthey version) is quite heavy.
E88, yes, one of the very best and $$$
E88, yes, one of the very best and $$$
03-05-2008, 02:08 PM
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Allen,
What sizes are your C14's and what did you order for the C10's? I just ordered C10's in 9"/11.5". On the 11.5's, I asked for an increase in the offset by 6 mm to help minimize rubbing on the fender with 315's. (I know of at least one example of 315's rubbing on 12's with the standard offset, and that is with additional rolling of the rear fenders). I'd be very interested to hear your experience.
Thanks,
What sizes are your C14's and what did you order for the C10's? I just ordered C10's in 9"/11.5". On the 11.5's, I asked for an increase in the offset by 6 mm to help minimize rubbing on the fender with 315's. (I know of at least one example of 315's rubbing on 12's with the standard offset, and that is with additional rolling of the rear fenders). I'd be very interested to hear your experience.
Thanks,
03-05-2008, 02:19 PM
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Allen,
What sizes are your C14's and what did you order for the C10's? I just ordered C10's in 9"/11.5". On the 11.5's, I asked for an increase in the offset by 6 mm to help minimize rubbing on the fender with 315's. (I know of at least one example of 315's rubbing on 12's with the standard offset, and that is with additional rolling of the rear fenders). I'd be very interested to hear your experience.
Thanks,
What sizes are your C14's and what did you order for the C10's? I just ordered C10's in 9"/11.5". On the 11.5's, I asked for an increase in the offset by 6 mm to help minimize rubbing on the fender with 315's. (I know of at least one example of 315's rubbing on 12's with the standard offset, and that is with additional rolling of the rear fenders). I'd be very interested to hear your experience.
Thanks,
[edit: forgot to mention the only rubbing I get is up front at parking lot speeds turning very sharply. Same with the stock wheels/tires too.]
Cheers,