Forged Wheels?
09-09-2016, 03:58 PM
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Asked a representative from leading wheel manufacturer of technology these days (i.e., flow form) makes cast wheels as good as forged wheels when it comes to strength and weight. Here was the response:
"Almost. Flow-formed wheels will still be a little heavier, primarily because of the center/spoke area. The forming process alters the grain structure of the metal, aligning it such that it is nearly indistinguishable by an untrained eye. It improves strength and rigidity to "near-forged" levels but at a substantially lower price. We supply flow-formed wheels to Porsche & Ferrari among many others. Many race teams also use them like the BMW GT4 & Mustang Boss 302 in the World Challenge series."
"Almost. Flow-formed wheels will still be a little heavier, primarily because of the center/spoke area. The forming process alters the grain structure of the metal, aligning it such that it is nearly indistinguishable by an untrained eye. It improves strength and rigidity to "near-forged" levels but at a substantially lower price. We supply flow-formed wheels to Porsche & Ferrari among many others. Many race teams also use them like the BMW GT4 & Mustang Boss 302 in the World Challenge series."
09-09-2016, 04:24 PM
#17
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Originally Posted by HRE_Jurrian
Agreed. There is room for improvement, but again it's an OEM wheel so they're not necessarily striving to be the lightest out there.
Luckily though, as you mentioned, there are solutions in the aftermarket which are substantially better for performance, especially now that we have 991 R101LW sets which despite being 20x8.5" weigh as little as 16.50lbs and the rear 20x12 weighs 19.4lbs (991 Widebody Fitment).
Luckily though, as you mentioned, there are solutions in the aftermarket which are substantially better for performance, especially now that we have 991 R101LW sets which despite being 20x8.5" weigh as little as 16.50lbs and the rear 20x12 weighs 19.4lbs (991 Widebody Fitment).
09-09-2016, 04:28 PM
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For wheels that have "less meat" and more an open design, I've only seen true FORGED wheels accomplish that. Can get away with less material and keep the strength.
09-09-2016, 06:46 PM
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From a visual standpoint the R101's tend to have a slightly thicker spokes than the P101's. There are also changes in the backpadding. Plus R101's come with standard knurled lips - continuing the trend that it is the motorsport focused version of the P101.
HRE R101
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09-09-2016, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by WheelsB
From a visual standpoint the R101's tend to have a slightly thicker spokes than the P101's. There are also changes in the backpadding. Plus R101's come with standard knurled lips - continuing the trend that it is the motorsport focused version of the P101.
HRE R101
HRE P101
HRE R101
HRE P101
The P101 calls to me more for some reason. I'm biased seeing I have them.
Overall, SWEET wheels
09-09-2016, 07:01 PM
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From a visual standpoint the R101's tend to have a slightly thicker spokes than the P101's. There are also changes in the backpadding. Plus R101's come with standard knurled lips - continuing the trend that it is the motorsport focused version of the P101.
HRE R101
HRE P101
HRE R101
HRE P101
09-09-2016, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by WheelsB
P101
[/FONT]What is it with some of these guys getting wider wheels that stick out past the edge of the tire??
See that with the tuner crowd.
Stance bro!
09-10-2016, 12:11 AM
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All excited about deciding to go with BBS FI wheels as first mod for base build and find out that they are not available. They appear only available for 2016 911 R, GT3 RS and Turbo S models.
09-10-2016, 06:03 PM
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Actually, we have the first sets of BBS FI-R coming in for the 991 5-lug application:
20 x 9,0 et48
20 x 11,5 et46
I see they also have the 20 x 11,5 et62 slated to arrive soon too in the 5-lug
For additional info please feel free to PM or email sales@supremepower.com
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09-10-2016, 06:51 PM
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@bluehorseshoe Actually, we have the first sets of BBS FI-R coming in for the 991 5-lug application: 20 x 9,0 et48 20 x 11,5 et46 I see they also have the 20 x 11,5 et62 slated to arrive soon too in the 5-lug For additional info please feel free to PM or email sales@supremepower.com Thank you!