Cloud9 and I were discussing the weight of the GT350 wheels and will the CF wheels really make a performance difference. Our premise is most won't use the CF wheels for track use and will instead buy lightweight AL wheels. So follow along for a minute.
GT350R CF wheels are supposed to weigh about 18 lbs each or 72 lbs a set.
GT350 AL wheels could weigh an average of 29 lbs each or 116 lbs a set.
Apex ARC-8 flow-formed AL wheels weigh 23 lbs each or 92 lbs a set. Apex is in the process of making more wheels with Mustang fitment so I'll use their wheels for our example even though the width is slightly narrow. More on that later...
By using the same wheels on both cars you equalize any positive or negative effect of the wheels. So the R gains 20 lbs and the 350 loses 24 lbs. This is weight where it really counts. So as cool as the CF wheels are they may not be much of a benefit on track.
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http://www.apexraceparts.com/apex-products/ARC-8-Wheels/19x10-5-ET22-APEX-ARC-8-Wheel.html#.VZbxkqZk-wk
GT350R CF wheels are supposed to weigh about 18 lbs each or 72 lbs a set.
GT350 AL wheels could weigh an average of 29 lbs each or 116 lbs a set.
Apex ARC-8 flow-formed AL wheels weigh 23 lbs each or 92 lbs a set. Apex is in the process of making more wheels with Mustang fitment so I'll use their wheels for our example even though the width is slightly narrow. More on that later...
By using the same wheels on both cars you equalize any positive or negative effect of the wheels. So the R gains 20 lbs and the 350 loses 24 lbs. This is weight where it really counts. So as cool as the CF wheels are they may not be much of a benefit on track.
@cloud9
@LS110
@fuhrius
@Grant 302
@jas427
http://www.apexraceparts.com/apex-products/ARC-8-Wheels/19x10-5-ET22-APEX-ARC-8-Wheel.html#.VZbxkqZk-wk