18" Carrera Wheel Weights

[clubhead]

I just got myself a set of the above to replace the Sports Classic IIs. I've always been hearing these are light weight wheels so I took some measurements.

Front 18x7.5 - 24.4lbs
Rear 18x9 - 26.5lbs

Not exactly light as the front would usually need to be about 20lbs to be considered light weight. That's how much the Volk Racing ones (TE37) weighs. But anyway, those cost much more. More importantly, cleaning my wheels just got a lot easier

I got these brand new for £875 (~US$1,650) which is pretty reasonable in my opinion. Shipping is extra. For those who're interested, you can check out www.essentialstyling.com. I don't think the wheels're listed as the owner (Simon@essentialstyling.com) posted this deal on the UK Boxster board.

Now for me to find out how much those Sports Classic II weigh....

[Brucelee]

Please post some pix when you get them mounted on your car.

Good luck with them!

[clubhead]

Some pics of the wheels..... and yes, I re-sprayed the calipers to match my car. Love the looks of yellow calipers which normally signifies ceramic brakes

[limoncello]

Nice look! What type paint did you use on the calipers? Standard body paint or other?

[clubhead]

Originally Posted by limoncello

Nice look! What type paint did you use on the calipers? Standard body paint or other?

Standard out-of-the-can high temp yellow paint. YHT is the brand I think...

You will need to get a paint shop to spray a layer of lacquer over it though else the color will be matt instead of glossy. I got the paint shop to do everything for me...

[99-Boxster-MK]

Nice tires, and brakes and rims and calipers ehhehe

Mike