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Anyone running non factory wheels on their 992 GT3 RS for track? I don't want to butcher the magnesium factory rims. If so, are you running different diameters for slicks? Finding aftermarket factory rims are easy if I want to stay with standard summer tires. Would like to explore some other options.
No experience... But I have the factory tire/rim insurance which allows me to muck up the magnesium wheels on my 3RS and they will fully replace the damaged wheel... goes for anything from track wear & and tear/cracks to curb rash. Was the price of 1 wheel, so in my small sized brain... Well worth it in every way for peace of mind. Not sure if this is an option for you
Usually I'm not a fan of these types of dealer money making insurances... But not going to play around with these wheels! Plus I've already used it once on a flat after 100 miles on a fresh set of rubbers. No questions asked. Replaced the tire. Drove off happy. So working my way to getting my moneys worth already!
Anyone running non factory wheels on their 992 GT3 RS for track? I don't want to butcher the magnesium factory rims. If so, are you running different diameters for slicks? Finding aftermarket factory rims are easy if I want to stay with standard summer tires. Would like to explore some other options.
Yes, Running Forgeline GS1R-Gen 2 19x10.5 & 19x13.
and weight is super light, even compared to my mags.
Yes, Running Forgeline GS1R-Gen 2 19x10.5 & 19x13.
and weight is super light, even compared to my mags.
What track tires are you running on those wheels?
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I ordered a set of factory light weight aluminum 992 RS wheels from suncoast w/good year tires - wanted to avoid any "fitment" issues. wheels/tires/TPMS all arrived as expected, and will go on my RS after the 1st set of factory tire are "done".
I'lll be swapping tires/wheels as I track the vehicle, and plan to sample a large number of different tire combinations.
We will be installing our first set of 19" Forgeline wheels with Pirelli slicks this week and taking out to Thermal for some testing.....some preliminary pics:
Forgeline wheels with Pirelli slicks this week and taking out to Thermal for some testing.....some preliminary pics:
We will be installing our first set of 19" Forgeline wheels with Pirelli slicks this week and taking out to Thermal for some testing.....some preliminary pics:
Man I can't imagine the amount of grip you'll have on the 992 GT3 RS with slicks. Let us know if you have to do any modifications to fit the 19 inch wheels - like modifying the brake cooling duct (front) or any caliper change.
I went the route of @daveo4porsche , extra set of OEM size wheels. I went through the Cup 2s that came with the car in about 6 track days, they have a little left but heat cycled out before cording.
Second set of wheels (Forgeline) and Goodyears, if your looking for maximum track performance the Goodyears are not your tire. They are a lot of fun, squeal like a stuck pig and you can slide all over the place. On the road these are great tires.
I am on to Cup 2Rs for track use and will report back. I may have to get a 3rd set of wheels that can accommodate Hoosiers if the Cup2Rs disappoint. Working on an excuse to the wife right now.
Word of caution to anyone buying OEM wheels - you may have an issue if you need to replace one wheel at some point. Porsche did a strange thing with replacement wheels with one wheel costing almost as much as 4 wheels and tires. I needed to replace 1 wheel and buying just one from parts department was less efficient than buying a set of 4 with tires, and then selling tires. That was for Turbo S wheels, though. That's a recent change because when I bought one wheel for my RS in 2021, it was priced more or less normally.
Man I can't imagine the amount of grip you'll have on the 992 GT3 RS with slicks. Let us know if you have to do any modifications to fit the 19 inch wheels - like modifying the brake cooling duct (front) or any caliper change.
Yes, there will be some necessary modifications before moutning the 19" wheel, will keep you posted.
The grip should be absurd! When I was out at Thermal with Jorge Bergmeister during the media day at Thermal for the car launch, he was hanging the car out so much on the Cup 2 R's, the Pirelli slicks will be on another level. So many of our clients use this car for track duty vs a Cup car for the obvious reasons, so we are testing these slicks in the next week or so to see how much grip, laptime and overall performance we gain with them.
Yes, there will be some necessary modifications before moutning the 19" wheel, will keep you posted.
The grip should be absurd! When I was out at Thermal with Jorge Bergmeister during the media day at Thermal for the car launch, he was hanging the car out so much on the Cup 2 R's, the Pirelli slicks will be on another level. So many of our clients use this car for track duty vs a Cup car for the obvious reasons, so we are testing these slicks in the next week or so to see how much grip, laptime and overall performance we gain with them.
I'm simply on the edge of my seat to hear about these results.
Word of caution to anyone buying OEM wheels - you may have an issue if you need to replace one wheel at some point. Porsche did a strange thing with replacement wheels with one wheel costing almost as much as 4 wheels and tires. I needed to replace 1 wheel and buying just one from parts department was less efficient than buying a set of 4 with tires, and then selling tires. That was for Turbo S wheels, though. That's a recent change because when I bought one wheel for my RS in 2021, it was priced more or less normally.
This is a great point. I just got off the phone with Suncoast Parts. Here are the costs they gave me for replacing a single REAR wheel on a 992 GT3 RS:
1 Magnesium Pyro Red rear wheel - $13,367.27 (price for entire set is $22,500)
1 Satin Neodyme Lightweight Aluminum rear wheel - $5933.45 (price for entire set is $9,250)
1 "normal" Aluminum wheel (Silver, I think) - $5600 approximately
I was planning on getting a set of Porsche lightweight aluminums, but knowing the single-wheel replacement, I am going to research aftermarket wheels first (stock sizes and offsets). And try not to bend a wheel in the meantime.
11-24-2023, 05:54 PM
992 GT3 RS Wheels
