Thoughts on carbon fibre wheels

[Superquadro 1299]

HI guys,

For those of you that have swapped out your V4S wheels for Carbon fibre wheels. Would you consider the purchase worth it in terms of performance gains?

 

[Brooklyn v4]

I’m scared of them knew a guy that shattered one at 110mph.

 

[Val213]

I’m scared of them knew a guy that shattered one at 110mph.

Stop spreading this bullshitt.why people who never one stuff thy talking ..... about stuff.

 

[Val213]

HI guys,

For those of you that have swapped out your V4S wheels for Carbon fibre wheels. Would you consider the purchase worth it in terms of performance gains?

Absolutely worth it I own few BST sets on my current bikes and thy awesome.now I’m looking on Thyssenkrupe carbon wheels for my V4

 

[RickD996]

I was thinking of getting a set, and I was watching a YouTube thing with Gordon Murray, and he was talking about his new supercar. The interviewer asked why it didn't have carbon fibre wheels. His answer "the way carbon fibre fails, negates any advantage over forged aluminium".

Seemed pretty fair.

 

[Brooklyn v4]

Stop spreading this bullshitt.why people who never one stuff thy talking ..... about stuff.

I’m not knocking them just gave my opinion. No need to get testy. Riding in nyc is like riding on the moon nothing lasts these streets

 

[Paul G]

This is an endless discussion but you need to understand the material. Carbon will shatter, it is susceptible to heat damage, otherwise it can be far stronger, stiffer and lighter than any alloy. Also "carbon wheel" is the same as saying "mag wheel", meaningless until you know how is it made, to what spec and for what purpose.

Personally unless you are planning to smash potholes all day and regularly dump the bike from 12 oclock wheelies I wouldnt worry about strength. as for performance per the OP's question- everyone notices an improvement but as usual the value you put on that is entirely up to you.

 

[Val213]

I’m not knocking them just gave my opinion. No need to get testy. Riding in nyc is like riding on the moon nothing lasts these streets

U telling carbon wheel broke came apart because road conditions in NYC? That’s not wheel fault that’s u pall Cuomo

 

[Brooklyn v4]

U telling carbon wheel broke came apart because road conditions in NYC? That’s not wheel fault that’s u pall Cuomo

Can’t argue there him and deblasio the two idiots

 

[CSV4]

I'll be sure to shake my fist and curse their names as the exploding carbon wheel sends me to oblivion

 

[BP PanigaleV4S]

After your gammy got Wuhan...

 

[brad8266]

I’d bet a huge sum of money that going from the stock v4s wheels to carbon fiber wheels would net the average track day rider zero performance gains. The S wheels are already light as it is. Total waste of money and aren’t race legal anyway.

 

[Paul G]

I’d bet a huge sum of money that going from the stock v4s wheels to carbon fiber wheels would net the average track day rider zero performance gains. The S wheels are already light as it is. Total waste of money and aren’t race legal anyway.

I agree, the S wheels are pretty good. There is definitely an 80/20 rule for bike upgrades

 

[cycler]

If you are chasing a championship then I say go for carbon fiber wheels. But if youre going to buy carbon fiber wheels then you may as well buy the strongest ones on the market which are probably Thyssenkrupp carbon fiber wheels. They dont layer carbon fiber on carbon fiber. Thyssenkrupp uses braided carbon fiber and also fills their spokes with foam to strengthen their wheels. They are the lightest on the market and probably the strongest which is why they have so many road certifications. I sold 2 sets since becoming a dealer 2 weeks ago. These 2 sets should be sent out within 1 to 2 weeks. But in my opinion unless youre bike has pretty much been upgraded with performance parts and the wheels are the only thing left. You can spend that money on other performance parts and keep the S wheels. The money you would have spent on carbon wheels that can go towards other performance parts would be the way to go. At least thats how I look at it.

 

[Superquadro 1299]

Thank you guys for your comments. The V4S is an awesome bike already. I just wanted to know if any one felt that carbon fibre wheels were worth it.
My bike is used mainly for street with a few track days thrown in for good measure. I think I'll look at other performance upgrades.

 

[melvinakshay]

I'd get carbon wheels cause they look cool !!

If I cared about practicality I'd be riding a Yamaha.. If I cared about functionality i'd be riding a beamer M1000rr

 

[panibadboy]

If you track the bike, I wouldnt use them.

The moment carbon touches the ground it delaminates or cracks, sending the wheel into a bin.

 

[MaverickiB]

I don't think going from mag to carbon would net a wildly noticable difference. However, I have a base model V4, swapped the heavy cast aluminum wheels for a set of OZ GASS RS-A wheels and the difference was night a day. You already paid the premium for light wheels, so no need to drop even more dosh on the aspect.

 

[MISTER]

U telling carbon wheel broke came apart because road conditions in NYC? That’s not wheel fault that’s u pall Cuomo

I have carbon fiber wheels on my S63Amg and my V4R, and I’m in NY. I cracked 2 wheels on the Benz, but so far the Ducati wheels are good. And the southern State parkway worse than the Moon.

 

[Val213]

I have carbon fiber wheels on my S63Amg and my V4R, and I’m in NY. I cracked 2 wheels on the Benz, but so far the Ducati wheels are good. And the southern State parkway worse than the Moon.

Ok what’s u point? Carbon wheels faulty or leadership in NYC should be put in wheelbarel and dump from top of Triboro bridge down?