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Oct 24, 2003 | 06:55 AM

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Lightest 18" wheels

What are the lightest 18" wheels that will fit the TT? What are the exact weights? Will they also handle the brembo 8 piston set-up?

Oct 24, 2003 | 08:56 AM

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Fikse Profil 10's are very light and do fit the 8 piston Brembo kit.

Oct 24, 2003 | 08:57 AM

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Fikse & Kinesis maybe

Oct 24, 2003 | 09:22 AM

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As a point of ref.....my file says the rear 10J Carrera Design is 23.36 lbs and the rear 11J Turbo hollow is 24.6...........IMO those are both very good weights for 10 & 11J 18" rims.

Oct 24, 2003 | 09:28 AM

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Guys, I'm an engineer ... numbers please!

Oct 24, 2003 | 10:05 AM

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Originally posted by ColorChange
Guys, I'm an engineer ... numbers please!

Profil 13's in GT2 specs (8.5" and 12" wide) weigh in at approximately 21.5 and 22.8 lbs front and rear, respectively. You will need to be very precise in doing measurements so that Fikse can make front 18" wheels that will clear the Brembo Le Mans setup. It's my understanding that it can be done. Given your engineering background, I'm sure being exact won't be a problem.