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thstone · 01-31-2016, 01:38 PM

While generally true, the referenced story is an extreme example where the weight difference between the aluminum and carbon fiber wheel was 15lbs front and 14lbs rear.

Point #1: The aluminum wheels in the story weight 60lbs! For reference, 17" Boxster wheels weigh 18lbs front and 21lbs rear.

Point #2: Starting with 18lbs front and 21lbs rear, Boxster owners will never find a wheel that is 14-15 lbs lighter!

Point #3: 17" Boxster wheels are already more than 2x lighter than the carbon fiber wheels (45-46lbs) in the story!

01-31-2016, 01:38 PM	#4
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	While generally true, the referenced story is an extreme example where the weight difference between the aluminum and carbon fiber wheel was 15lbs front and 14lbs rear. Point #1: The aluminum wheels in the story weight 60lbs! For reference, 17" Boxster wheels weigh 18lbs front and 21lbs rear. Point #2: Starting with 18lbs front and 21lbs rear, Boxster owners will never find a wheel that is 14-15 lbs lighter! Point #3: 17" Boxster wheels are already more than 2x lighter than the carbon fiber wheels (45-46lbs) in the story! __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 01-31-2016 at 01:42 PM.