mark996GT3

Great thanks for all the advice, cheers, however, a little peturbed by Mr Ayo's incident....that was using a 9 inch front, yet other people say it fits fine and no contact? Mr Ayo, were these the same wheels and when they were fitted, was there any contact on testing? Or did it only occur at the track day?

Cheburator

Think the OZ is lighter, but it is weaker as it is not forged... Also, it is about 30% of the price. Still amazing wheels and I use a set on my 928 Race car.

mooty

to say wheel is 9" is meaningless.
u need the width and the offset
using EXTREME example, et 100 will take out your shocks et 10 will chew out your entire front fender. but all 9" width.


i didn't bother with wt saving. i wanted BBS since 1980, now i can afford them, i have BBS on just about anything and everything. was tlaking to them about BBS on my trailer

Dervish

BBS E88 18x8.5 = 20lbs : 9.1Kg
BBS E88 18x11 = 21.5lbs : 9.8Kg

BBS RI-A 18x8.5 = 8.4Kg
BBS RI-A 18x11 = 9.1Kg

BBS E05 18x8.5 = 9.35Kg
BBS E05 18x11 = 9.85Kg

BBS LM 18x8.5 = 21.6lbs or 9.8Kg
BBS LM 18x11 = 26.9lbs or 12.2Kg

BBS GT3 OEM 18x8.5 = 12.25Kg
BBS GT3 OEM 18x11 = 13.6Kg

spiller

Thanks. 13.9 kg (30.5 lbs) of savings over OEM. I would have take a weight gain given how good they look but nice to know they're not that much heavier than OZ Alleggerita.

Who is the go to for E88? I was going to email Carnewal but if there are others recommended to get pricing through it would be great to know.

Dervish

OEM are heavy, anything is going to be lighter.

I went with Gert at Carnewal using OEM sizes and ET rather than the Mooty approved sizes, didn't do my homework well enough it seems.

You could try Butzigear or 311RS.com

mooty

^ oe size works, i just prefer wider track, more front rubber more turn in bite

mark996GT3

Just so I know, it's not possible to fit bigger wheels on the GT3 is it ? I have come across a set of Victor equipment le mans wheels but they are 20 inch.....so don't think they will work.....off a newer Porsche I think...plus they are not BBS...

spiller

the 20s will fit provided the width and offsets are compatible with the amount of space in the wheel wells. However, it won't look at all functional and not what a 996 GT3 is about IMO. The ride would probably be horrible with the low profile tyre on the 20 also.

mark996GT3

Here are the wheels and tyres details: http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=168749

I think you are right - The BBS wheels are so right for the car...

cello

^ As an FYI and just in case you did not see the thread that follows, do your due diligence if you plan to use Victor wheels at the track. See here: https://rennlist.com/forums/racing-a...track-use.html . I know the author of post #7 and remember when his wheel failed, not pretty... Probably fine for street use tho.

Dervish

Plus they are heavy! I had a set on an old Carrera in 18 and would not recommend. The only other wheel that comes close to BBS E88 is the BBS monoblock but then same $$$$, just my opinion though.

Dervish

I can always buy the 1.5 outer barrel later I guess.

spiller

Is the 9/12 combo OK with a 245 up front and a 295 on the back? I know Luis said it fits, just wonder what the dynamics of the vehicle are like. I guess you could run a 235 on the 9 also to keep OEM sizes.

LuisGT3

I currently have the 9 x 11.5 with stock size pilot sport cup 2's. I ran 245/315 Nittos on the stock wheels.