Fanblades vs Ford GT wheels performance ?
#1
Fanblades vs Ford GT wheels performance ?
Hi ! I have 18" fanblades on my GT, and I am thinking of swapping with Ford GT wheels.
Are the Ford GT wheels lighter and will I feel a difference in performance ?
Thanks !!!
Are the Ford GT wheels lighter and will I feel a difference in performance ?
Thanks !!!
#3
I have the same Ford Gt whell on my car and love them, however I did not the wheels from the catalog I got my from ctrwheels.com you will like the price much better. The ford wheels from ford are 940 I got my set for 680.
#4
Closet American
Join Date: July 17, 2005
Location: Vancouver, BC (Hollywood North)
Posts: 5,848
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Fanblades are cast, GT wheels are forged - therefore the GT wheels are technically superior. And if you get a flat spot, they can be "hammered" back into shape, whereas the cast wheels have to be reheated. I believe the GT wheels will also accomodate wider tires.
That said, personally, I prefer the look of the fanblades, as they are more unique than the GT's, whose style mimics lots of similar designs out there.
I doubt you'll notice one iota of performance difference.
That said, personally, I prefer the look of the fanblades, as they are more unique than the GT's, whose style mimics lots of similar designs out there.
I doubt you'll notice one iota of performance difference.
#5
Cobra Member
Join Date: September 29, 2004
Location: Spangdahlem AB Germany/ Home is Ft Worth
Posts: 1,242
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#8
Cobra R Member
Join Date: January 15, 2007
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
Posts: 1,581
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#9
Yup. they list for close to 4g a set.
But..... that is list, and it is a frpp item. I have seen them for closer to 800 a wheel.
I am not sure if the back ones even fit our cars. I know the fronts do.
They are expensive because they are BBS forged wheels. You guys are all used to the cost of cast american wheels and chinese stuff.
Take a look at forged Fiske, BBS, etc, wheels. They are close to that much a set if not more.
For that matter 19" E46 M3 wheels are that much from a dealer each if you wreck one. Not sure if they are forged or just obsenely overpriced though.
But..... that is list, and it is a frpp item. I have seen them for closer to 800 a wheel.
I am not sure if the back ones even fit our cars. I know the fronts do.
They are expensive because they are BBS forged wheels. You guys are all used to the cost of cast american wheels and chinese stuff.
Take a look at forged Fiske, BBS, etc, wheels. They are close to that much a set if not more.
For that matter 19" E46 M3 wheels are that much from a dealer each if you wreck one. Not sure if they are forged or just obsenely overpriced though.
#10
personally i like the fanblades better than the ford gt wheels UNLESS you could get the rears to fit somehow. To me, the whole point is to have those huge things in the back.
What about the standard non-upgrade ford gt wheels? Has anyone even done 4 of the front ones all around?
Here's a photoshop i did of those back in 2004
What about the standard non-upgrade ford gt wheels? Has anyone even done 4 of the front ones all around?
Here's a photoshop i did of those back in 2004
#11
#13
The Ford GT wheels weigh in around 20 pounds and the Fanblades are about 27 pounds so there is a definate difference in weight.
If you count rotational mass (the wheel) there's even more difference.
I have noticed a difference in performance... granted I don't know that the difference is worth that amount of money but I truly dig my wheels
If you count rotational mass (the wheel) there's even more difference.
I have noticed a difference in performance... granted I don't know that the difference is worth that amount of money but I truly dig my wheels
#15
Cobra Member
Join Date: February 18, 2007
Location: SE PA
Posts: 1,301
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I don't see too many Fanblades on the road but I think they look great. I personally went with a set of BBS RGRs. I like the look of the classic BBS lace wheels as well as the light weight (about 19# for 9" and 20# for 10"). WAY cheaper than the forged FRPP pieces.
#16
LOVE the Fanblades... when I first saw them in pix I thought they looked like crap. However, once I saw them in person, I was sold!!!
A TMS member sold me my set. I'm not looking back.
The weight difference will make NO difference in performance. This is a looks mod only! Go with what you feel is the best look for your car.
A TMS member sold me my set. I'm not looking back.
The weight difference will make NO difference in performance. This is a looks mod only! Go with what you feel is the best look for your car.
#17
Rotational weight on a car (your wheels and anything else that rotates... driveshaft etc) has a HUGE impact on many things... handling, braking, accelleration... and for those that are concerned with it -- gas mileage.
Unsprung weight on a car also has performance impact because the less weight a car has to haul around... accellerate, brake, turn, the easier it is for that car to perform those functions.
If this were a mod that reduced unsprung weight (removing the back seat, the subwoofer) I would tend to agree that the difference would be negligible unless you were removing a significant amount of weight but for wheels and tires... and any other rotational mass on the vehicle there is a distinct difference in performance.
My car corners better, accellerates better and handles better at speed on the freeway. Not to mention I get a couple more miles per gallon
#18
Cobra Member
Join Date: February 18, 2007
Location: SE PA
Posts: 1,301
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sorry but that statement is entirely innaccurate.
Rotational weight on a car (your wheels and anything else that rotates... driveshaft etc) has a HUGE impact on many things... handling, braking, accelleration... and for those that are concerned with it -- gas mileage.
Unsprung weight on a car also has performance impact because the less weight a car has to haul around... accellerate, brake, turn, the easier it is for that car to perform those functions.
If this were a mod that reduced unsprung weight (removing the back seat, the subwoofer) I would tend to agree that the difference would be negligible unless you were removing a significant amount of weight but for wheels and tires... and any other rotational mass on the vehicle there is a distinct difference in performance.
My car corners better, accellerates better and handles better at speed on the freeway. Not to mention I get a couple more miles per gallon
Rotational weight on a car (your wheels and anything else that rotates... driveshaft etc) has a HUGE impact on many things... handling, braking, accelleration... and for those that are concerned with it -- gas mileage.
Unsprung weight on a car also has performance impact because the less weight a car has to haul around... accellerate, brake, turn, the easier it is for that car to perform those functions.
If this were a mod that reduced unsprung weight (removing the back seat, the subwoofer) I would tend to agree that the difference would be negligible unless you were removing a significant amount of weight but for wheels and tires... and any other rotational mass on the vehicle there is a distinct difference in performance.
My car corners better, accellerates better and handles better at speed on the freeway. Not to mention I get a couple more miles per gallon
#19
Cobra R Member
Join Date: April 22, 2005
Location: Lost Angels
Posts: 1,898
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hey guys, I know I'm going off on a little bit of a tangent here, but I've been debating about spending the extra bucks for some lightweight wheels. In theory, they SHOULD improve performance.
I found these 5zigen wheels, which weigh in at around 18-19lbs, and run for about $1100 for the set. Wadda'yall think?
http://intakeone.com/Wheels/5Zigen_F...Rims18x95.html
Based on the average wheel weight, say of about 25lbs, I'd be saving about 7lbs a wheel, for a total of nearly 30lbs of rotational mass!
Sounds pretty good to me, but I'd like to hear some other's opinions!
I found these 5zigen wheels, which weigh in at around 18-19lbs, and run for about $1100 for the set. Wadda'yall think?
http://intakeone.com/Wheels/5Zigen_F...Rims18x95.html
Based on the average wheel weight, say of about 25lbs, I'd be saving about 7lbs a wheel, for a total of nearly 30lbs of rotational mass!
Sounds pretty good to me, but I'd like to hear some other's opinions!
#20
I recognize that a reduction in unsprung weight will help in controlled racing / laboratory conditions - only then would that 30 lb weight reduction would be beneficial.
However, I doubt very much that a 30 lb weight reduction will have ANY discernible benefit to ride, handling, acceleration, etc on a street car to justify the expenditure.
The original poster asked if he would FEEL a difference in performance. I still stand by my original answer of NO! I say buy the wheels for the "bling" factor but NOT to improve performance.
However, I doubt very much that a 30 lb weight reduction will have ANY discernible benefit to ride, handling, acceleration, etc on a street car to justify the expenditure.
The original poster asked if he would FEEL a difference in performance. I still stand by my original answer of NO! I say buy the wheels for the "bling" factor but NOT to improve performance.