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Old Mar 22, 2019 | 07:28 PM
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Finspeed Wheels!

Wow! Wow! Wow! I love these AND, I saved 19.33 pounds per wheel over the stock wheels. Holy cow! I will be taking then on our spring break road this this next week and will report back if I can feel the difference and if there is any other improvements such as ride, handling and even gas mileage. Almost 20 pounds per corner. Unbelievable.

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Old Mar 22, 2019 | 08:15 PM
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What is the load rating per wheel?
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Old Mar 23, 2019 | 02:01 PM
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What is the load rating per wheel?
2,250 lbs.

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Old Mar 23, 2019 | 11:59 PM
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Were you told that and is it in writing? That's hard to believe given the weight and narrowness of the spokes. The wheels do look nice.
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Old Mar 24, 2019 | 01:52 PM
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Were you told that and is it in writing? That's hard to believe given the weight and narrowness of the spokes. The wheels do look nice.
Yes and I know for a fact that they are as Finspeed has a lab certify all of their wheels. They use Independent Labs (great name huh?) in Ohio who then test all of Finspeed wheels with a Michelin racing slick. No one else does that. Other companies just use regular road tires so there is a lot less stress than what a Michelin slick puts on through the wheel. There is no better tire in the world with which to do the test so if they pass with those, I am positive that they are strong. Of major note as well is that Finspeed wheels are made in the USA; in Austin, TX to be exact. So far, I can definitely feel a major improvement in ride quality. So much smoother we less harsh impacts.

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Old Mar 27, 2019 | 12:16 PM
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A pro shot.

I am in love with my GL all over again.
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After several tanks of gas, I can now honestly say that these wheels have increased my fuel mileage by at least 10%. Wow!

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Old May 19, 2019 | 11:39 PM
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Looks nice mate!
Thanks! Good luck with your sale.

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Old Jul 1, 2019 | 02:59 PM
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Daniel and the crew at Finspeed are top notch. I wish I would have known he was cutting rims for my GL63 prior to buying a complete set of factory wheels to mount winter tires on.
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Daniel and the crew at Finspeed are top notch. I wish I would have known he was cutting rims for my GL63 prior to buying a complete set of factory wheels to mount winter tires on.
Sell them and get some Finspeeds! You will not regret it. Plus, I think they are having a sale now.
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Do they have a contact here on the forum? Mine 2019 came with 21inch, thinking to go 22inch and slightly wider..

BTW, anyone know the weight of those OEM 21inch wheels?
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Do they have a contact here on the forum? Mine 2019 came with 21inch, thinking to go 22inch and slightly wider..

BTW, anyone know the weight of those OEM 21inch wheels?
Stock wheels on mine were 44 pounds. Finspeed's phone number is (512) 580-4260.
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pricing?
I would call Finspeed as it looks like they are having a sale right now. Most sets are around $4500. Their number is 512-580-4260.
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