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Old 06-29-2016 | 04:11 PM
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I picked up a set of 19" Forgeline GS1R wheels (Satin Pearl Grey -which is very similar to the OEM color). I have black OEM wheels so I wanted grey. The fronts are 9" and rears are 10.5".

I had TPMS put on as well as 265 Hoosier R7 on front and 295 Hoosier R7 on rear. I'd like to thank Competition Motorsport for getting this done for me.

I think the wheels look spectacular on the car. They are also extremely light.

Wheels, tires, and TPMS:

Fronts - 42.8 lbs (OEM 47 lbs)
Rears - 46.6 lbs (OEM 55 lbs)

I don't have the exact wheel weights by themselves because I had them delivered to me as a package. I believe the fronts are 18 lbs and the rears are 20 lbs. They are about 1 lb lighter per wheel than the GA1R.

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Interesting. The GS saves about 1/2 lb of metal, which is a lot!

My GA1R with 265 R7s on 19x9 were 43.6lbs, vs. OE 44.6 PSC2
295 R7 on 19x11 were 47.2 vs. 54 oem PSC2
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They look fantastic! A very Clubsport look to them and your car.
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They look great - how long did you have to wait for them after you ordered?
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Would you mind posting a picture showing the rear brake caliper clearance to the spokes? (As well as one of the front spoke clearance too if you are willing) I am curious how much more room is in there to the wheel face (not the barrel). Thanks!
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Nice! I received my GS1R with Re71R tires recently. Plan to test fit them on the car this weekend.
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They look good!
Old 06-29-2016 | 06:16 PM
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You're gonna LIKE it with the hoho's! Now that I have almost exactly that same setup GT3's are running for their lifes
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Great looking wheels and color. I almost went with that combo.


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