those are the champion PG5 3pc, they used to be branded as speedlines and some still call them by that name. I didnt recommend them because they were 19s as stated in my prev post.

 

996 turbo is considered a heavy car? compared to what?

BBS only makes one application for a 996 turbo, the 18x8 and 11 LM. That is a good wheel but the step lip is susceptible to bending just like everyone else's.

 

Peter,

Is the step lip stronger? That's the perception at least.

Lou

 

nope - why would anyone think that?

the reverse lips are double rolled onto inself at edge, making them like a 4ply of material. The step is like one ply.

HRE's new competition series will incorporate this feature to make a new stronger step lip.

 

I dunno, just what everyone kept telling me. Coupled with the fact that all the race wheels are step lip, I thought they were stronger, especially since instead of having one 4" lip exposed, it is stepped leaving less area to damage?

Lou

 

race wheels are not subject to potholes and such - tracks are usually fairly smooth.

 

too bad no 19s.... BBS LMs... far better designed... stronger than any HRE 18s.

 

That's obvious, but, if there was no advantage why wouldn't they just use the reverse lip design? How could the step lip not be stronger? I hear of people bending their HRE lip all the time, never heard it about BBS. You post "how is HRE's lip strenght" and you get "bends" You post how is BBS's lip strenght and you never hear of bending. Not trying to provoke you, I am just wondering.

Lou

 

Good God that is the best looking wheel Kinesis has made.

Hey Peter or Arling,

How much??

 

step lip is lighter thats why they use in racing

Curves, I will send you a PM

 

we have been telling BBS for years to make that wheel in 19" for the widebodies - lord knows how many we could sell. really is a shame

 

ALL multi-piece wheels with aluminum rim halves will bend if a pothole is hit with enough force - esp on Porsches with 19 " wheels where you only have 3" of sidewall since the 996 tire diameter is only 25 " , vs 26-27" on Ferraris, etc. Notice Porsche went to 26.2 " tire diameter on the 997 ( with shorter gearing to compensate for the taller tire ) to allow factory 19" fitment.
When multi-piece wheel makers talk about strength , they are referring to the central forged or cast spider only. Rims are not a track issue usually.
On the road, 1 piece wheels will resist potholes better at the same diameter.

 

Kinesis F110 is the lightest 19s out there I believe and I also heard they are made in Japan, please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

I thought Championmotorsport made them for Kinesis??

 

Got it, but, why are they lighter? Smaller Center for same size wheel??