DEFINITIVE ANSWER ON OEM WHEEL WEIGHT AND OFFSET FOR BREMBO 2011 GT?
#12
So much for the Forgestars.
If the "Brembo" wheels are 25-26 pounds then there is no point in getting the Forgestars which weigh approximately the same in 19x9 config. I though I would be saving some 4-5 pounds a wheel based on some apparent misinformation that the "brembo" oem wheel was some 29-30 pounds. Forgelines are great no doubt. And at 4k and up they should be. Probably a little too rich for my blood though. Thank you Sam. 25-26 pound for the ford wheel ain't bad at all based on wheel weights I have been looking at. Heck, everybody is lusting over the RTR's and they are 2-3 pounds heavier. I knew the offset was on the back of the wheel I was just to damn lazy to take off the wheel and look. Thanks again. There is more accurate information in the publidc domain then there was yesterday. Knowledge has been advanced. That's a good thing.
#13
If you are looking for a lighter weight wheel at 18 x 9.5 these are a relatively inexpensive choice
https://mustangforums.com/forum/s197...o-nt01s-2.html
https://mustangforums.com/forum/s197...o-nt01s-2.html
#14
Generally - no.
For Mustangs and other domestics - 25lbs is not terrible. But if you went onto a BMW or Porsche forum and talked about buying a 19x9 wheel that weighed 25lbs they'd laugh you off their website. The Volks I had on my Lancer Evolution weighed less than 18lbs a piece - and they were wider. But they weren't cheap - $650 each.
For Mustangs and other domestics - 25lbs is not terrible. But if you went onto a BMW or Porsche forum and talked about buying a 19x9 wheel that weighed 25lbs they'd laugh you off their website. The Volks I had on my Lancer Evolution weighed less than 18lbs a piece - and they were wider. But they weren't cheap - $650 each.
#16
For Mustangs and other domestics - 25lbs is not terrible. But if you went onto a BMW or Porsche forum and talked about buying a 19x9 wheel that weighed 25lbs they'd laugh you off their website. The Volks I had on my Lancer Evolution weighed less than 18lbs a piece - and they were wider. But they weren't cheap - $650 each.
But once you have done that short of a supercharger, forgelines are probably the way to go because of the affect on acceleration but even more because according to everyone I've talked to it helps feel and handling tremendously. I've looked around and there are many expensive supposedly lightweight exotic and expensive wheel that weigh more than the brembo OEM's. And I'm sure we are still lighter than a camaro, challenger or even Corvette oem wheel. Forgelines down the road when Mr. Green Shows up more often in my business account, meanwhile the OEM's are staying on as they are perfectly suitable for my skill level and budget.
#17
Not really..... 20% per wheel is a lot to save. The trouble is many aftermarket wheels that look good and are cheap, weigh a ton... usually more than that which makes 25 look not so bad.
Remember that wheels are not only unsprung weight (not good for ride, it's more mass to move up and down), but are also flywheels. Unlike the one on the engine, you have 4 of them to speed up and slow down. Folks will go with lighter driveshafts to save mass and ignore the wheels--and can save more mass on the wheels.
Remember that wheels are not only unsprung weight (not good for ride, it's more mass to move up and down), but are also flywheels. Unlike the one on the engine, you have 4 of them to speed up and slow down. Folks will go with lighter driveshafts to save mass and ignore the wheels--and can save more mass on the wheels.
I know that rotational mass is very important when it comes to performance but i guess i didnt realise just how far a little bit of extra rotating weight really drags you down.... sounds like every ounce counts.
#19
Yes but they really help haul her down by providing a better heat sink
I knew there was a weight penalty and thanks for weighing it all.
My 6 pound wheel weight reduction with the Enkei's also more than offset it.
I knew there was a weight penalty and thanks for weighing it all.
My 6 pound wheel weight reduction with the Enkei's also more than offset it.
#20
There's way too much we don't know about the Ferrari just from reading a MT article. Same goes for any Mustang taken at random. Things like the shape of the torque curve and the closeness (or not) of the tranny gearing to keep you where gearing times torque minus friction losses is maximized. Or aerodynamic resistance. Etc., etc., etc.
Norm
Last edited by Norm Peterson; 10-18-2010 at 06:45 PM.