I was told that they were lighter than the stock wheels, and definitely one of the strongest wheels on the market, even though I don't track the car. And yes a car appearance is important to me. HRE are made for competition and for there fantastic appearance. I donot particularly enjoy stock wheels. In addition, I know four guys with GT3 and none of them track the car. And why did I buy this car if I don't plan on track it, because it's one of the most baddass porsches ever produced, period. I could bought a C2S and load it up with options, but why? For a few more thousand I bought a GT3.