What type and size wheels/tires on this TT GT?

[dealmaker]

Guys,

Anyone know the size of the wheels and tyres on this GT??

and this one?.....................

 

[ViperJoe]

The black wheels are http://www.hrewheels.com/

 

[Chris A.]

So are the 2nd set....I was speaking with HRE yesterday to see if they could make that patern in the Monoblock series.

 

[dealmaker]

Thanks guys. Anyone know what SIZE wheels and tires they are using???

I have looked at HRE's website and have to say I like the look of the "monoblock" rims the best (mainly because I'm not keen on the polished/rolled rim look) - I wonder if HRE make any Monoblocks for the FGT??

If these guys are using the Michelin PS2 in Carrera GT spec - 335/30/20 (a tire I have to say I'm not massivley impressed with on the CGT - but you have few other options) - any idea what you guys are paying for these in the USA ?as I may look to get them in the US and get them fitted to the rims there (they are near $900 each here in Europe)

Thanks!

 

[Chris A.]

Dealmaker,

After speaking with HRE yesterday they said thay can do the M49 (Monoblok) for the GT. That's a few more spokes than the 3-piece shown above.

The fitment is 19 x 9 and 20 x 12 and they recommend 255/30-19 & 335/30-20 tires.

 

[dealmaker]

Dealmaker,

After speaking with HRE yesterday they said thay can do the M49 (Monoblok) for the GT. That's a few more spokes than the 3-piece shown above.

The fitment is 19 x 9 and 20 x 12 and they recommend 255/30-19 & 335/30-20 tires.

Chris - thats great thanks.

I see that Geiger (the German tuner) offer their special wheels for the GT in 9X20" Front and 11X21" rear size - that means you run with a 325/30/21 Rear tire (which is slightly taller than stock) - and this means you can use Dunlop SP tires (which several people have told me they prefer to the PS2's) - with the bonus that here in Europe they are HALF the price of the PS2's. (Which at the rate I go through rear tires is a real bonus!)

Geiger wheel/tire combo works out at $9000 though!! :ack

http://www.geigercars.de/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?CtID=9&GroupID=252&CategoryID=370&productID=3841

 

[BlackICE]

Be careful if you don't obey the laws of man and nature, only W speed rated!


Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RunOnFlat (Max Performance Summer)
Size: 325/30ZR21
Load Range: XL

Blackwall
BMW RunFlat
ZR Speed Rated
Serv. Desc: 108W

 

[kumar]

The second one is SW's car. He posts as streetking here.

They are HRE 893s. He is running 20s all around with the 335/30/20 PS2s out back.

 

[dealmaker]

Be careful if you don't obey the laws of man and nature, only W speed rated!


Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RunOnFlat (Max Performance Summer)
Size: 325/30ZR21
Load Range: XL

Blackwall
BMW RunFlat
ZR Speed Rated
Serv. Desc: 108W

No I think they are "Z" rated - the W relates to the weight rating (108W = 1080kg per corner)

In any event you would buy the non-"run flat" version of the tyre as it's supposed to have more sidewall flex.

 

[BlackICE]

From

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=35

W = Only 168 MPH



When Z-speed rated tires were first introduced, they were thought to reflect the highest tire speed rating that would ever be required, in excess of 240 km/h or 149 mph. While Z-speed rated tires are capable of speeds in excess of 149 mph, how far above 149 mph was not identified. That ultimately caused the automotive industry to add W- and Y-speed ratings to identify the tires that meet the needs of new vehicles that have extremely high top-speed capabilities.

W 168 mph 270 km/h Exotic Sports Cars
Y 186 mph 300 km/h Exotic Sports Cars


While a Z-speed rating still often appears in the tire size designation of these tires, such as 225/50ZR16 91W, the Z in the size signifies a maximum speed capability in excess of 149 mph, 240 km/h; the W in the service description indicates the tire's 168 mph, 270 km/h maximum speed.