Carbon Fibre Rims

DR-JEKL · 04-27-2014, 10:01 PM

I have been into motorbikes for years, and there is a south african Co who produces CF rims for bikes which are extremely light weight. I have installed light weight rims on my car and bike in the past and was amazed at the difference in steering feel, and braking.

I have always wondered why they hadn't developed a CF wheel for a car, and it now seems koenigsegg has done it!

I'm certain that in future this technology will be developed so that BBS etc will be supplying CF rims

It blows me away, by memory he stated the 19 x 10" cf rim is 5.9 KG!

techwhiz · 04-28-2014, 01:10 PM

EXPENSIVE!!!!! Forged aluminum for a street car will be more durable and cheaper to replace.

Boxtyp3 · 04-28-2014, 01:19 PM

I would think that you need a bit of a weight down there to make the car stable. Just like how verts are heavier than hard top. I'm no expert so I could be wrong. Just something to think about.

DuDai · 05-15-2014, 08:32 AM

Anyone sell carbon fiber wheels for our car? They are apparently very strong and of course, light. 12 pounds as opposed to 20? I'm up for that.

peter91118 · 05-16-2014, 06:27 PM

I wonder how they would do against your average pothole..

kaede · 05-16-2014, 07:35 PM

The Koenigsegg One comes with Carbon Fiber Wheels. Dymag (more of a bike wheel company) used to make some CF and magnesium wheels for the NSX (http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showth...A-S-Motorsport). I would be super interested in a set myself (i own a NSX and would love one in NSX Spec).

They should be strong and light as a feather, but probably not good at all on any sort of impact. Good Luck and let us know!

Manoah · 05-16-2014, 07:38 PM

i remember that it was like $2K for two wheels on a bike? can't imagine how much it would cost for four wheels on a car.

kaede · 05-16-2014, 07:59 PM

Carbon fiber wheels for car definitely isnt that popular. Googled this tho:

http://www.speedforsale.com/nissangt...els-p-942.html

for that price, i'll stick to aluminum thank you xD But will be an absolute luxury to have those on any car. Damn...

FrankyGTR · 05-16-2014, 07:59 PM

HRE has some sweet ones,but they cost a lot,and i mean A LOT lol

Delusive · 05-16-2014, 08:53 PM

The last time I saw a price on a set of CF Wheels, they were ranging from 10-14K for all four wheels, I forgot where I saw it but this was when they were just getting started.

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DR-JEKL Major General 898 Rep 6,285 Posts Drives: Space Grey E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Newcastle Ozstraylia iTrader: (3)	Carbon Fibre Rims I have been into motorbikes for years, and there is a south african Co who produces CF rims for bikes which are extremely light weight. I have installed light weight rims on my car and bike in the past and was amazed at the difference in steering feel, and braking. I have always wondered why they hadn't developed a CF wheel for a car, and it now seems koenigsegg has done it! I'm certain that in future this technology will be developed so that BBS etc will be supplying CF rims It blows me away, by memory he stated the 19 x 10" cf rim is 5.9 KG! Last edited by DR-JEKL; 04-27-2014 at 11:40 PM..
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Boxtyp3 Major 79 Rep 1,353 Posts Drives: 2015 F32 MG Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 F32 435 [0.00] 2002 E46 cp [0.00] 2010 E82 135i [0.00] 2013 E92 335i [0.00]	I would think that you need a bit of a weight down there to make the car stable. Just like how verts are heavier than hard top. I'm no expert so I could be wrong. Just something to think about.
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DuDai Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 277 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (0)	Anyone sell carbon fiber wheels for our car? They are apparently very strong and of course, light. 12 pounds as opposed to 20? I'm up for that.
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peter91118 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 243 Posts Drives: '01 325xit, '09 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	I wonder how they would do against your average pothole..
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kaede Captain 81 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	The Koenigsegg One comes with Carbon Fiber Wheels. Dymag (more of a bike wheel company) used to make some CF and magnesium wheels for the NSX (http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showth...A-S-Motorsport). I would be super interested in a set myself (i own a NSX and would love one in NSX Spec). They should be strong and light as a feather, but probably not good at all on any sort of impact. Good Luck and let us know! __________________ 94' NSX - Garage Queen 97' Integra Type R - Track Warrior (Sold) 01' BMW E39 M5 (Sold), 2x 02' BMW E39 M5 (Sold & sold) 08' E90 M3 6MT - DD 13' W212 E63 AMG Wagon
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Manoah Captain 10 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 335i, LE R1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	i remember that it was like $2K for two wheels on a bike? can't imagine how much it would cost for four wheels on a car. __________________
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kaede Captain 81 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	Carbon fiber wheels for car definitely isnt that popular. Googled this tho: http://www.speedforsale.com/nissangt...els-p-942.html for that price, i'll stick to aluminum thank you xD But will be an absolute luxury to have those on any car. Damn... __________________ 94' NSX - Garage Queen 97' Integra Type R - Track Warrior (Sold) 01' BMW E39 M5 (Sold), 2x 02' BMW E39 M5 (Sold & sold) 08' E90 M3 6MT - DD 13' W212 E63 AMG Wagon
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FrankyGTR Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 195 Posts Drives: N54 335i 6MT-R32GTR Join Date: May 2013 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	HRE has some sweet ones,but they cost a lot,and i mean A LOT lol __________________ 2008 335i coupe 6MT BOOST FIEND
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Delusive Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,598 Posts Drives: Bagged E92 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (9)	The last time I saw a price on a set of CF Wheels, they were ranging from 10-14K for all four wheels, I forgot where I saw it but this was when they were just getting started. __________________ Instagram Youtube
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