[Creedence]

I ask because the new Shelby GT350R offers the first mass produced carbon fibre wheels. I have to imagine ford will be keen to expand that. As an ultra lux option or available in the Performance catalog perhaps?

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/07/10/shelby-gt350r-offers-first-mass-produced-carbon-fiber-wheels/

 

[S.Elliot]

I would be for that idea, but if they don't end up making it an option (which I doubt) getting GT350R CF wheels Ford the RS would be a good option for owners to consider

 

[Cosmonaut]

Hadn't heard of this before but now I'm interested. Wonder what the price would be on them.

 

[Jobber]

maybe double that of regular alloys...

 

[Cosmonaut]

That would make them pretty pricey. It would be a top tier add-on. Would any of you guys be interested in paying that much for them?

 

[Jobber]

Actually not sure they'll offer them as an option in the catalog. sounds like there may be some new calibrations needed...

he new hoops weigh just 18 pounds each, versus the 33-lbs weight of a similar aluminum wheel. On top of slashing up to 60 pounds in unsprung weight, there's such a reduction in rotational inertia – 40 percent, versus aluminum wheels – that Ford actually has to recalibrate the magnetic ride control system and springs.

 

[S.Elliot]

These would cost $5k+ a set easily.

 

[ExtremeFocus]

Those Cf wheels do look very sleek but if Ford does not offer them you may need to look to your local wheel manufacturer for a custom made set and those will cost a pretty penny!

 

[S.Elliot]

Those Cf wheels do look very sleek but if Ford does not offer them you may need to look to your local wheel manufacturer for a custom made set and those will cost a pretty penny!

Aftermarket companies are slowly coming online with them. I still rather not get them and instead stick to traditional materials for now. Most of us have no real need for them anyways... it's just another form of bling.

 

[Cosmonaut]

So basically they are so light that Ford would have to make other changes to the vehicle in order for everything to work properly? That sounds quite expensive. I'm sure I could find some lighter rims that wouldn't require quite as much money/work.

 

[Jobber]

So basically they are so light that Ford would have to make other changes to the vehicle in order for everything to work properly? That sounds quite expensive. I'm sure I could find some lighter rims that wouldn't require quite as much money/work.

you would need to change your settings if you changed wheels regardlesss though. The source code would need to be changed to allow for a larger range of adaptability...

 

[Cosmonaut]

you would need to change your settings if you changed wheels regardlesss though. The source code would need to be changed to allow for a larger range of adaptability...

I didn't realize that just changing the tires would require such changes. That can't be the case with every vehicle though.

 

[Jobber]

I didn't realize that just changing the tires would require such changes. That can't be the case with every vehicle though.

Actually it is the case with every vehicle, its the laws of physics and how they carry their rotating mass.

 

[Cosmonaut]

So any time you change wheels or rims you have to make other changes to the vehicle?

What kind of changes? Suspension? Things to do with the ECU? Is this a regular part of the process when you pay for new wheels to be installed? The mechanic just does this as part of the whole process?