Which are the five lightest wheels for the 997 turbo?
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I inquired recently about Tech109-mesh pricing and availability but no reply. I read somewhere that they were having problems with getting wheels.
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Wow! Those are light.
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Are they still available? I think the barrels for these wheels were made by Dymag, which as stated before, is history.
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I think they were 19# fr and 21# rear, however, they no longer make those wheels to my knowledge.
My RG5s are also extremely light, 19/22 I believe.
My RG5s are also extremely light, 19/22 I believe.
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The problem with BBS FIs are their cost...>$12-15K for the set.
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They cost almost 5000euro, that's like 6700USD, this is the official price from BBS Germany.
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Really? Last I checked they were 13K euro on based on initial availability. If the price has fallen to 7K US, sign me up!
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i have post the prices on the forum several times, i don't know why everybody thinks that they cost 10k or more. About a month ago i contacted BBS Germany asking for info, and this is what they replied
BBS
The FI (Forged Individual) is the high end product of our product range.
It is a forged monobloc wheel which we offer in the following specifications for Porsche 997 Turbo:
19"x8.75, offset 50 (FI010); weight: 7.4 kg
19"x12, offset 50 (FI012); weight: 8.9 kg
The wheel is not for racing purposes but for road use.
We offer several options to individualise this wheel:
Three different finishes (I attached images of each finish):
- sport silver
- black / diamond cut
- ceramic polished
Possibility to drill the hub in a way the original Porsche logo can be used (instead of a BBS logo)
Additional rim protector to avoid scratches etc. if you hit the curb.
Due to the options for individualisation this wheel type is not available from stock but can be produced in a period of 4-6 weeks after receipt of the order.
The recommended retail price per wheel is
€ 1200,00 (silver finish)
€ 1250,00 (black / diamond cut finish)
€ 1400,00 (ceramic polished finish)
+ extras like special drilling and rim protector.
