GT3 wheel alternatives

[G T 3]

Anyone got any pics of 996 GT3 with different wheels,also did I read about a 964 with GT3 wheels...any pics

[7357]

MK1 or MK2 GT3 ?

I have a MK1, and would like at some point put MK2 wheels on her..

[tsantos]

FIKSE are really good looking and according to some people here more resistant than BBS LM... Their site have some pics.

[RSPhilip]

[tsantos]

Anyone knows who sells good GT3 wheels replicas (for track use/abuse)? Thanks!

[richad027]

There are plenty of options out there but the 2 favourite ones seem to be BBS LMs (if still available) at about £2k per set or Manthey wheels at I beleive £4k per set. There are numerous others but check to see how much they weigh as any increase in weight will start to effect the handling

The LMs weigh in at similar to the original porsche wheels the Mantheys are even lighter.

Be careful with other makes I saw a car crash at Donnington earlier this year because his rear wheel broke, it was lightweight Japanses import.

[Rob_J]

BBS racing wheels.

[993rsr]

The BBS split rim wheels with Aluminium centres are very strong wheels. However for road use the outer rim needs anodising to stop them going milky, and if you're not keen on gold the centre will need painting as well.

The Manthey Magnesium wheels made for them by BBS are superb, I've recently fitted a set to my Mk1 GT3. I'd also suggest talking to BBS Motorsport about a set of 18" monoblock wheels. They'll come painted and you have none of the hassle with the anodising. The set in 10.5" and 13.0" were not much more than the three piece wheels.

Edited by 993rsr on Wednesday 22 August 15:19

Edited by 993rsr on Wednesday 22 August 15:21

Edited by 993rsr on Wednesday 22 August 15:21

[Glenn McMenamin]

993rsr said:

The BBS split rim wheels with Aluminium centres are very strong wheels. However for road use the outer rim needs anodising to stop them going milky, and if you're not keen on gold the centre will need painting as well.

The Manthey Magnesium wheels made for them by BBS are superb, I've recently fitted a set to my Mk1 GT3. I'd also suggest talking to BBS Motorsport about a set of 18" monoblock wheels. They'll come painted and you have none of the hassle with the anodising.

Edited by 993rsr on Wednesday 22 August 15:19

John,

Any pics with them on the car ??


Cheers

G.

Edited by Glenn McMenamin on Wednesday 22 August 15:22

[993rsr]

Engine out at the moment hence the odd stance. The monoblocks are for the CGT.

[Glenn McMenamin]

993rsr said:

Engine out at the moment hence the odd stance. The monoblocks are for the CGT.

Cheers,

Did you feel any benefit of the weight saving on the through the handling of the car ?


G.

[Rob_J]

993rsr said:

The BBS split rim wheels with Aluminium centres are very strong wheels. However for road use the outer rim needs anodising to stop them going milky, and if you're not keen on gold the centre will need painting as well.

Correct, I only use mine on track. These are lighter than the standard GT3 Mk2 wheels. The centres can be ordered in silver or black as well as the gold I have. These were about £2k from Carnewal.

[housemaster]

993rsr said:

Engine out at the moment hence the odd stance. The monoblocks are for the CGT.

Had a good nose around that (no touchy ) when I was down at Fernsport the other week.

[993rsr]

Glenn McMenamin said:

993rsr said:

Engine out at the moment hence the odd stance. The monoblocks are for the CGT.

Cheers,

Did you feel any benefit of the weight saving on the through the handling of the car ?


G.

Not driven the car with these wheels yet so can't comment. Fearns is a bit less sweaty pushing it in and out of the workshop if that counts?

[willdew]

Glenn McMenamin said:

993rsr said:

Engine out at the moment hence the odd stance.

Did you feel any benefit of the weight saving on the through the handling of the car ?

Weight saving to improve handling though the removal of the engine... An extreme approach...

[andy tims]

tsantos said:

Anyone knows who sells good GT3 wheels replicas (for track use/abuse)? Thanks!

Presumably as you're suggesting replica's you are hoping to save money?

If you don't want to spend a load of cash (like I didn't) just get a second hand set off ebay, or Essential Styling etc.

Can't see decent replica's being cheaper, lighter or stronger. The set I bought had been refurbed & cost me about £800.

I had a set of replica Fuchs a long time ago, they might have been cheap, but weighed a ton & were no where near as strong as the originals.

[Dave 321]

993rsr said:

Engine out at the moment hence the odd stance. The monoblocks are for the CGT.

Off topic lads.. What's up with the engine??

[7357]

Dave 321 said:

993rsr said:

Engine out at the moment hence the odd stance. The monoblocks are for the CGT.

Off topic lads.. What's up with the engine??

Its missing..

[993rsr]

Dave 321 said:

993rsr said:

Engine out at the moment hence the odd stance. The monoblocks are for the CGT.

Off topic lads.. What's up with the engine??

Car's done nearly 70k miles a lot of them on track and there were a couple of oil weeps from the heads. Decided on a top
end rebuild, both compression and leakdown were well within tolerance and the cross hatching still evident in the bores so
the engines will take these mileages no problem.

[G T 3]

Big money to do rebuild?

Must say that red 964 look totally brill,would have different wheels (BBS)
Best shape 911 ever,from every angle.Only one thing for it GT3 needs garage mate,anyone got yellow 964c2 or Rs out there?

Edited by G T 3 on Thursday 23 August 11:17