New 17x8.5 wheel approved

[thstone]

Hmm.

I am a little surprised that they didn't just approve an off-the-shelf wheel like this...

[Burg Boxster]

Originally Posted by thstone

Hmm.

I am a little surprised that they didn't just approve an off-the-shelf wheel like this...

'cause the wheel from Jongbloed Racing is superior in build quality including likely $99+ per wheel in sponsorship revenue for PCA Club Racing

[steved0x]

This wheel must be locally approved on a per-region basis? because I have seen it run on some SPB cars.

Originally Posted by thstone

Hmm.

I am a little surprised that they didn't just approve an off-the-shelf wheel like this...

https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=CUP477552S&wheelMake=Sport%20Edition&wheelModel=Cup%204&wheelFinish=Silver%20Painted&showRear=yes&selectedRear=CUP478545S&autoMake=Porsche&autoModel=Boxster&autoYear=1999&autoModClar=

[itsnotanova]

Originally Posted by steved0x

This wheel must be locally approved on a per-region basis? because I have seen it run on some SPB cars.

They weren't ever approved. Technically no one was suppose to be using any aftermarket wheel. Factory wheels were the only legal wheel. That's why PCA decided to allow this wheel. People were complaining they couldn't find enough factory wheels and were forced to use aftermarket. Scrutineer's were looking the other way and letting people pass when technically they shouldn't have. I'm guessing they'll start enforcing that rule here soon though.

[itsnotanova]

I've been told they will look like these but in a 17x8.5

[Lemming]

Originally Posted by thstone

Hmm.

I am a little surprised that they didn't just approve an off-the-shelf wheel like this...

At 24 lbs per wheel, it shouldn't be considered cheating, but instead a boat anchor. But they are cheap.