Porsche has always understood that wheel weight is not a minor detail on a 911. The rear-engine layout means the rear wheels carry more static load, more braking force, and more drive torque than on virtually any other production sports car. When Porsche develops a track-focused variant, one of the first changes is lighter wheels. The GT3 saves kilograms at each corner. The GT3 RS goes further. The message is consistent: on a 911, lighter wheels make the car faster, more agile, and more communicative. The B-te Noire Ver1.2 follows that same logic with a five-spoke forged monoblock that puts weight reduction at the centre of its design.
Five spokes on a 911 is not a random choice. It is a deliberate reference to the Fuchs wheel that defined the original air-cooled cars -- a design that worked because five equally spaced spokes provide the best combination of strength, light weight, and brake airflow. The Ver1.2 updates that formula with modern proportions, a deeper concave profile, and the material advantages of CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminium. The spokes are wider than Fuchs-style designs, giving the wheel a more contemporary, muscular appearance that matches the 992's broader, more aggressive body compared to its predecessors.
| Bolt pattern | 5x130 |
| Recommended diameter | 20" front / 21" rear (staggered) |
| Width range | 9J front / 12J rear |
| Offset range | ET50 front / ET55 rear |
| Centre bore | 71.6 mm |
| Material | 6061-T6 forged aluminium |
| Weight | ~30% lighter than equivalent cast wheel |
The five-spoke layout provides the largest unobstructed openings of any spoke configuration, maximising airflow to the brake discs. On a car that can exceed 300 km/h, brake cooling is not optional -- it is essential for repeated hard stops and sustained track driving. If you are considering track use, our performance wheel guide covers the relationship between wheel design, cooling, and brake fade.
Hodoor's AI wheel design programme created the Ver1.2 with the 992's specific brake clearances, tyre widths, and arch dimensions as input parameters. The system generates over a thousand unique, structurally validated concepts daily. If the five-spoke foundation appeals but you want different proportions, the AI iterates at no cost. Manufacturing begins only with your approval.
Will these work on both the Carrera and Turbo variants of the 992?
Yes. The 5x130 bolt pattern and 71.6 mm centre bore are shared across all 992 models. Width and offset may require adjustment for the Turbo's wider rear track -- contact us with your specific variant for confirmed specifications.
How does the Ver1.2 compare to Porsche's factory forged wheel option?
Both use 6061-T6 forged aluminium and CNC machining. The difference is design exclusivity -- the Ver1.2 is not available from Porsche or any dealer. It is a bespoke wheel produced in limited quantities for owners who want something the factory does not offer. See our forged wheel guide for construction details.
Can I use these as a track-day set with slick or semi-slick tyres?
Absolutely. The 9J front and 12J rear widths accommodate track-oriented tyre sizes. The forged construction handles the higher loads generated by slick tyres and hard cornering. Our wheel size guide includes tyre pairing recommendations for track use.
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