Shelby GT350R offers first mass-produced carbon fiber wheels

[DrumReaper]

Agreed, BBS does make a good wheel. There is also another premium flow formed option that is designed to clear the GT PP 380mm 6POT (GT350 TBD)...our FF15 in 18x10 et40 and 18x10.5 et55. 21 lbs and 21.4 lbs.

Designed and engineered right here in the USA and manufactured by one of the best in Japan. A winning combination.

On a side note and note sure if anyone caught it in the raw carbon images above. Looks like we know at least the offset of the front GT350R wheel! Have that covered in our 19" FF15.

You may have just got yourself a customer!!! I would like to preserve my CF's and have a second set. Could you please provide a pic or link of the wheel you listed above?

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[TraKWeapon]

If you want a track wheel, the 18x10 BBS/Boss wheel (used in IMSA) is a great buy now and only 24.5 lbs...Assuming it works with the GT350 brakes. I can't remember if they changed the front brakes for the Conti cars or not.

I doubt they will work with the stock GT350's 15.5" rotors. The brakes on the GT350R-C look to be the same ones used on the 302S/R the past two years and are not stock brakes. Those Brembo calipers use approximately 25mm thick brake pads. You're going to need 19" wheels to clear the GT350 brakes and the new HRE FF wheels look like a good option. Now if they only made a 19x12" wheel... ;)

 

[FTD]

Based on the closeup pictures I have seen, I also doubt 18's will fit the GT350.

My plan is to get 19x11 ~ET55 square.

 

[FlowForm_Wheels]

You may have just got yourself a customer!!! I would like to preserve my CF's and have a second set. Could you please provide a pic or link of the wheel you listed above?

Thank you, that is good to hear!

Needless to say, once I saw the front specs above I got very excited...if those are correct. That would mean unless they change the geometry in the rear suspension as compared to a standard 15 Mustang, it is safe to assume at this point that the 19x11 et55 will work front and rear.

Here are the 19x10 and 19x11 on a very nice BOSS LS from one of Hypermotives customers. (below)

I doubt they will work with the stock GT350's 15.5" rotors. The brakes on the GT350R-C look to be the same ones used on the 302S/R the past two years and are not stock brakes. Those Brembo calipers use approximately 25mm thick brake pads. You're going to need 19" wheels to clear the GT350 brakes and the new HRE FF wheels look like a good option. Now if they only made a 19x12" wheel... ;)

Yes I hear ya! ;) But this potential 19x11 square option could be sufficiently excellent!



\\\\ Of note: Any of you that are attending Mustang Week, stop by Hypermotives booth. I will be there representing HRE FlowForm and will have a Brembo Display with the 380mm 6POT wearing our 18x10 FF15. :cheers:

 

[krt22]

The 394mm GT350 brakes will need 19" rims. How much would one of your 19x11 wheels weigh?

 

[FlowForm_Wheels]

The 394mm GT350 brakes will need 19" rims. How much would one of your 19x11 wheels weigh?

A very respectable 23 lbs.

 

[krt22]

Very respectable indeed. Any plans for other designs?

 

[FlowForm_Wheels]

Very respectable indeed. Any plans for other designs?

Thank you.

We currently have two styles, the FF15 which we have been talking about and the FF01. In the FF01, the only current Mustang fitment is 20", but we may add 19" to it.

To answer your question...yes more styles will be added each year. The FF15 is new for 2015, and we will have a 3rd style added next year. Realistically it would be a mid year release.

 

[FTD]

Thank you.

We currently have two styles, the FF15 which we have been talking about and the FF01. In the FF01, the only current Mustang fitment is 20", but we may add 19" to it.

To answer your question...yes more styles will be added each year. The FF15 is new for 2015, and we will have a 3rd style added next year. Realistically it would be a mid year release.

Thanks for the info. I prefer the look of the FF01. A set of 19x11's in gloss or matte black

 

[thackl]

We built carbon fiber wheels for our FSAE car back when I was in college...

RIT?

 

[10splaya22]

On a side note and note sure if anyone caught it in the raw carbon images above. Looks like we know at least the offset of the front GT350R wheel! Have that covered in our 19" FF15.

The pictures of the wheel I posted were actually of the rear wheel. It measured 19x11.5 +56

 

[fuhrius]

what's the cost of these wheels?

 

[Blk2015GT]

what's the cost of these wheels?

Got a bit off topic here. You mean the 350 CF wheels? Best guess is $10-15k a set, so $3-4k per wheel.

 

[cjgt350]

Saw a press release stating 15K Euros for their CR-9 wheel. Guess that can give some idea. Very interesting video of the CR-9.

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[FlowForm_Wheels]

The pictures of the wheel I posted were actually of the rear wheel. It measured 19x11.5 +56

Ah man!!! Just looked back at it, was tough to see the .5 as it was separated a bit. Well, at least it seems the rear geometry has not changed from the regular Mustang. An 11.5 et56 will sit about 6mm farther outboard vs 11 et55. You can tell from the photos that the OEM rear has a bit of poke, where as an 11 et55 is close to flush...there is the 6mm difference.

Only bummer though is the question still remains in regards to the front offset of the GT350 19x10.5 and the GT350R 19x11.

Anyone have that secret info?

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