As these wheels will be exclusive to the 09' turbo at introduction. Does anyone know if they will become available through Porsche exclusive for ordering through the factory or potentially dealer installed (single locking center hub without the usual bolts)????

 

I think you'll find all the info you need on this thread

https://teamspeed.com/forums/997-996...l-locking.html

 

i know that hamad will kill me for saying this, but i really don't feel the RS spyder wheels at all!!





















.. sorry Hamad

 

Just got this info on them

old (std- 5 bolts) new (central looking)

Rim front 11,500 kg 10,300 kg
Rim rear 13,000 kg 12,000 kg
wheelhub front 1,750 kg 1,500 kg
wheelhub rear 1,958 kg 1,907 kg
wheelbolt 0,094 kg (5x) 0,095 kg (1x) for each wheel

this works out as a savings of about 15 lbs total.

 

That's a pretty substantial weight saving if you think about it being unsprung mass! It doesn't hurt that they look fantastic either!

 

I am liking them. Center lock and a whole lot nicer then the current turbo wheel which I have not liked since day one.

 

the price I'm seeing from a German connection is over 7000 euros, parts. May make a changeover too $$$