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What are the lightest wheels for the 996 TT?

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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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You know what wheel would look awesome, Volk Gram Lights, the twon piece 57Pros, but im positive the 1 piece are lighter of course
and that c4s is all japped out kinda cool to see
i know the japanese have a ton of aftermarket products for 360's. but they love ferraris, i know they like older porsches. im sure theres some stuff for newer porsches but no idea where to find any info at.
 
Old Jul 2, 2004 | 01:14 PM
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Chad, I'm pretty sure Cary is the man you need to be talking to.

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I have an extreme amount of respect for Cary. I do not believe the single piece magnesium wheels are made in the larger widths and also accomodate the special wide racing calipers.
 
Old Jul 2, 2004 | 02:28 PM
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Chad,
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Old Jul 3, 2004 | 12:50 AM
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Chad, according to what I remember, Cary's wheels actually came from a GT3-R race car, which is why he built his custom widebody.

I'm sure in that case it will clear your GT3-RS calipers just fine.

Why don't you email him and see what he says? BBS makes a much larger range of wheels than Fikse does and if the Le Mans teams can run them, I'm sure you can too.

FYI, Work Brombacher Mag is 3 piece, and comes in widths up to 15" wide and are custom built to order.
 
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You really need to have more than one set of wheels
....especially if you want a track-performance wheel (w/appropriate rubber) and a "good-for-looks" wheel.....and then possibly one for 'less-than-ideal weather' with appropriate rubber.

OE hollows are actually a great track-performance wheel. Keep in mind the fronts are only about 20 lbs (unfortunately is only an 8J but not bad).

 
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Re: What are the lightest wheels for the 996 TT?

Some of the lightest wheels available are the Champion RS97 Monolites.

8x19" 19 lbs. 10 oz.
11x19" 20 lbs. 6 oz.

by comparison, factory hollow spoke wheels are:

8x18" 22 lbs. 2 oz.
11x18" 26 lbs. 5 oz.

I've been considering them very seriously for my car.
Sincerely,
Paul

Originally posted by Accomplice
Have you guys looked into wheel weights much? I guess most people get what looks best to them. If I take the 996 TT plunge I'm hoping to find a good looking wheel that is very light. Are you guys upgrading to 19's or staying with 18's when you add after market wheels? Any ideas on light options?

Kevin
 

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Old Jul 3, 2004 | 07:20 AM
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Here are some 315's mounted on Fikse 12.5's






 

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