Anyone running GT2 wheels?? Are they a direct fit??
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The GT2 wheels (twists and '04 GT3 style) are fairly heavy, especially the rears. My question is, do heavier wheels noticibly affect handling/ride on the street, or do such things only matter on the track?
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Oak, that include no rubbing at track events?? I am concerned that they dont rub on the street but what about hard corning? Cause these things look close!
Luis, thanks I'll call him.
TIA
tom
Luis, thanks I'll call him.
TIA
tom
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tom, I know it looks close, but remember the suspension is designed to swing up and inboard as the load is increased. there is plenty of room if you actually look up from below the fender.
you can actually check your suspension clearance by lifting your wheels with a jack placed under your tire and you will see what I mean.
you can actually check your suspension clearance by lifting your wheels with a jack placed under your tire and you will see what I mean.
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Originally Posted by tkerrmd
Alex, thanks as always for taking the time to give your expert advise. This "rolling the fender" sounds like it may go bad, do people do that routinely and can it be done without causing damage?
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You can absolutely roll the fenders with ease or have it done professionaly. Paint can crack if it's not done properly... Depending upon your ride height you'll likely be fine anyways!
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Originally Posted by Oak
tom, I know it looks close, but remember the suspension is designed to swing up and inboard as the load is increased. there is plenty of room if you actually look up from below the fender.
you can actually check your suspension clearance by lifting your wheels with a jack placed under your tire and you will see what I mean.
you can actually check your suspension clearance by lifting your wheels with a jack placed under your tire and you will see what I mean.
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Originally Posted by KPG
Since we are on the subject of GT2 wheels and tires, is it possible to mount the stock 315/30 18 tires from a GT2 on a stock 01 TT rear rim. Some of the other vehicles I have owned were cabable of accomodating several tire widths for a given rim width.Thanks. Kevin
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Thanks Oak and Alex!
KPG, ebaker may be right but I toasted my 315/25/19 on an 11" rim (of coarse at a DE so may not apply to street driving), anyway Michelin said 315 was ok on an 11" but the wheel co. Champion said no 315 on an 11" needs at least 11.5. IMHO you should be ok if the set up is for bling and not performance. That's why I now run my 315 on the 12" GT2 wheel so hard driving would be no problem.
KPG, ebaker may be right but I toasted my 315/25/19 on an 11" rim (of coarse at a DE so may not apply to street driving), anyway Michelin said 315 was ok on an 11" but the wheel co. Champion said no 315 on an 11" needs at least 11.5. IMHO you should be ok if the set up is for bling and not performance. That's why I now run my 315 on the 12" GT2 wheel so hard driving would be no problem.
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Tom, thanks. I was staying with the stock 18's so there would be more sidewall than on a 19. I was going to use them on the street and get a second set for the DE events.Not sure what I am going to use for the DE events yet, probably the Continentals I currently have because they are relatively cheap and I could care less about the extra performance of the really expensive Michelins.Heck, these tires are not going to last many DE weekends anyway, so I cannot justify the extra $. Not that the extra 20MM makes a difference on the street but thay sure look mean from the rear. Kevin
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Originally Posted by tkerrmd
Thanks Oak and Alex!
KPG, ebaker may be right but I toasted my 315/25/19 on an 11" rim (of coarse at a DE so may not apply to street driving), anyway Michelin said 315 was ok on an 11" but the wheel co. Champion said no 315 on an 11" needs at least 11.5. IMHO you should be ok if the set up is for bling and not performance. That's why I now run my 315 on the 12" GT2 wheel so hard driving would be no problem.
KPG, ebaker may be right but I toasted my 315/25/19 on an 11" rim (of coarse at a DE so may not apply to street driving), anyway Michelin said 315 was ok on an 11" but the wheel co. Champion said no 315 on an 11" needs at least 11.5. IMHO you should be ok if the set up is for bling and not performance. That's why I now run my 315 on the 12" GT2 wheel so hard driving would be no problem.