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Originally Posted by MRGTX View Post
That is generally true but these are specifically noted as being forged, no? These might be an exception.
GT350 wheels are 31lbs rear and 32lbs front. Despite the front wheels being narrower by .5 inches, the discrepancy comes from the barrel of the wheel because the offset is so extreme and is punched out to 26+. The rear is 62+.
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I'm thinking it's something like this (just guessing)

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20"
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Forged 19"
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PP2 19" with MR
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PP1 - 19"
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18" off previous 51A (Cali special look)
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GT 18" premium
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EB 19"
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Black package 19"
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19" optional
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19" Polished Aluminum Wheel
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19'' Ebony Black Painted Aluminum Wheel
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17-18" for fleet?
 
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^ negative, not if the images are to scale, which they seem to be because the center cap stays consistent throughout the gif.

It's:
20" - huge truck wheel, 19" (only forged option)
19" (guess: PP option or PP2 standard), 19" (PP standard)
18" (same as previous 051A wheel for V6/ base wheel for GT, and optional for EB/GT Premium), 18" (new standard premium wheel)
19" (guess: EB premium option), 19" (guess: black package)
19" (guess: wheel&stripe package equivalent) , 19" (guess: cross-model optional wheel not available on PP or black out package)
19" (guess: cross-model optional wheel not available on PP or black out package) , 17" - base EB wheel
 

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looks like a California Special Wheel
 

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Even the base GT350 wheels weigh a ton. Factory wheels will always be super heavy relative to the aftermarket options. The GT350R is the only exception, with them being the first mass production CF wheels other than Koenigsegg. Even the factory GT500 forged wheels were over 30lbs.
Factory wheels have a much higher safety factor than aftermarket. The rim thickness requirements are much more rigorous as are the impact and bending requirements. In general, factory wheels are going to always be heavier.
 

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Correct it's 18"
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Then again, there are the poor 2010 people. :(
This 2010 person wasn't poor. I liked the 4.6L V8 very much!! I bought one, even knowing there were strong hints of a new 5.0L with 100 more hp.

If one really wants to play it safe, wait until the S650 is half way through its lifecycle then buy an S550, either version 1 or version 2 :-)
 

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It's too small in diameter, plus it looks to be the exact same finish as the current 18" premium wheel
Actually I think the one I put at 51A is the cali special and the one to the right is the premium GT. Now the Cali could be going away and that wheel becomes an option.
 
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Correct lower grille
 

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They are all good. Current GT PP wheel in silver is still my favorite but #8 is almost a tie (preferably in silver).
 

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The easy to clean prize goes to the 19 inch torque thrust looking wheels.
 

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LOL I'm with you. I've loved this car since the day I ordered it. And I've been in countless car shows & drag races in it over the last 3 years. Winning 95% of those. That reply was a little smug about 15-17 owners. I wont be trading my 15 because I've modded my car to be better then an 18 already. So guys that run out and the buy the 18s. Don't look down your nose to much at the older cars. I also held onto my 95GT. That car is over 20 years old. And trust me. You don't wanna line up next to that old relic!:D But I do say wait if your not a current owner. The stuff in the 18 sounds awesome!
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