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I contacted the manufacturer again after reading this thread and have had a response:
Mr. Beaumont,
Thank you for your inquiry and interest in our products.
Unfortunately, we do not offer wheels in your requested diameter. Due to the unique methods used to manufacture carbon fiber wheels it is not possible to produce custom “one off” or low volume wheel sets to order. The engineering and tooling costs make this impractical. I am sorry that we cannot assist you with your request.
Best regards,
Michael Belcher
Director of Aftermarket Sales
Carbon Revolution USA
7251 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Suite 300
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Main: 888 905-8825
Direct: 702 267-6990
www.carbonrev.com
So based on this I can confirm that going CF rims on a 996 will actually increase the weight of the wheel/tyre package quite considerably over the lightest alloy alternative (to the tune of about 6.6kg total would be my estimate). This is of course only looking at this from a purely weight saving perspective. Aesthetics and tyre profile choices may take a higher precedence in your decision making. For me, the weight saving was the most significant factor
Mr. Beaumont,
Thank you for your inquiry and interest in our products.
Unfortunately, we do not offer wheels in your requested diameter. Due to the unique methods used to manufacture carbon fiber wheels it is not possible to produce custom “one off” or low volume wheel sets to order. The engineering and tooling costs make this impractical. I am sorry that we cannot assist you with your request.
Best regards,
Michael Belcher
Director of Aftermarket Sales
Carbon Revolution USA
7251 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Suite 300
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Main: 888 905-8825
Direct: 702 267-6990
www.carbonrev.com
So based on this I can confirm that going CF rims on a 996 will actually increase the weight of the wheel/tyre package quite considerably over the lightest alloy alternative (to the tune of about 6.6kg total would be my estimate). This is of course only looking at this from a purely weight saving perspective. Aesthetics and tyre profile choices may take a higher precedence in your decision making. For me, the weight saving was the most significant factor
Phooey said:
footsoldier said:
https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en...
I understand that some US owners have bought insurance for circa $600 to cover any damage.
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