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Discussion in '612/599' started by spirot, Nov 11, 2022.

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  1. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

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    #1 spirot, Nov 11, 2022
    So I have been looking for GTO like wheels for the 599, I just simply refuse to pay the going rate for authentic GTO wheels - just seems crazy to me, and stuff like BBS and HRE are even more expensive .... but I found a couple of very similar wheels - and came across this one as well... its Chinese - ebay etc... but thoughts? I'm highly skeptical... but wonder if anyone has used them? or how to know if it would work?

    this is just a look thing for me... so I'm fine with the challenge wheels, but I just have to think there is a way to replicate that look!
    Thoughts?

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/274746886360?norover=1&mkevt=1&mkcid=4&mkrid=711-166599-462199-9&mpt=636e74b35d8399f0b0353df92bd155ce&gdpr=0&gdpr_consent=&siteid=0&ipn=admain2&placement=572155
     
  2. Fcar dreams

    Fcar dreams Karting

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    #2 Fcar dreams, Nov 11, 2022
    This sort of issue is in the later VW bus world too. The main problem is the copies do not go through the rigorous certifications for stress and loads. So the may well fit but not be rated for correct weight. Possible issues at rotation high speeds or in crash too.
     
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  3. George Vosburgh

    George Vosburgh F1 Rookie
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    #3 George Vosburgh, Nov 11, 2022
    I certainly agree about the price but I would be very careful about cheap wheels. There is a reason these wheels are so expensive, they are super strong.
     
  4. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

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    #4 spirot, Nov 11, 2022
    I get it... but I also look at Porsche wheel choices - and the prices are Way lower... I think $4K for the wheels makes sense... $9K for just the wheels and then having to do tires is just crazy... and I'm being cheap, because its not like I NEED them... just like the GTO look....
     
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  5. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

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    #5 spirot, Nov 11, 2022
    that is what I was thinking... I just need to hear it so I don't do something stupid.
     
  6. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 tazandjan, Nov 11, 2022
    Just remember, you will be pumping 600 hp through those wheels, and using CCMs to clamp down on them, so....
     
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  7. Skidkid

    Skidkid F1 Veteran
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    #7 Skidkid, Nov 11, 2022
    With a 4000 lb car. And let's just skip the e=mc^2 issue that goes directly to stress on the wheels vs speeds.
     
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  8. DZ-96

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    #8 DZ-96, Nov 12, 2022
    To be honest

    Only thinking about this, is crazy.

    Take them and install some LingLong tires, ......

    Daniel
     
  9. Zaza

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    #9 Zaza, Nov 13, 2022
    Agreed !
     

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