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Old May 23, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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What aftermarket wheels are lighter than stock?
I'm interested in getting aftermarket wheels, but don't want to increase the unsprung weight. What 18" or 19" aftermarket wheels are lighter than our stock wheels? Thanks.
 
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Old May 23, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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Champion Motorsport wheels are, for one. I have the RG5B in 19" and even though they are larger the rear weighs 2 pounds lighter than my factory 18" hollow spoke rear.
 
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Originally Posted by Valley996TT
I'm interested in getting aftermarket wheels, but don't want to increase the unsprung weight. What 18" or 19" aftermarket wheels are lighter than our stock wheels? Thanks.
Most BBS, most Champions, several HREs, OZ Ultraleggeras, etc. Do a search on wheel weights and you'll get some good info.
 
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Old May 23, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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I think my Dymags may weigh less than the stock wheels . . .
 
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Old May 23, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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Fikse are lighter also.
 
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Old May 23, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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I think my Dymags may weigh less than the stock wheels . . .
Are you sure about that? CF and magnesium are both pretty heavy.
 
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Dymags are lighter than most wheels. Just how light, Im not sure, BBS, Fiske, Champion and old school Kinesis are light ad strong wheels.
 
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Thanks for the quick response guys. Any pics of your lighter than stock wheels? I would like to see what they look on our 996TTs.
 
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check out the volk time attacks. they are very light and reasonably priced.
 
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I weighed my Champions vs the stock hollows and I beleive they were 6 lbs lighter -both with tires.
 
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Another to consider are Neez magnesium!
 
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Dymags are lighter than most wheels.
I was totally kidding.
 
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