Help me decide on new wheels
02-24-2016, 01:48 PM
#16
Three Wheelin'
I had a detailed discussion with Modbargains so as not to confuse silver (what I wanted) with gunmetal (darker), so I did get what I ordered.
02-24-2016, 05:23 PM
#18
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Why not 19"? What are the benefits of new 18" wheels over stock (other than looks).? I would like more tire choices but that seems to only come with 19".
02-24-2016, 05:47 PM
#19
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I snapped some Mevius brand conical lug bolts last year on my F14s running NT01s on Gt2 sized wheels. Switched to studs and new conical nuts and no problem since. Also picked up a set of OZ in GT2 size but have to get car back together to see how I like them.
Only issue is having to use 2t types of lugs for different wheels.
Would be happy to weigh them both to compare as they have same tires on em? I'm curious and will do it to see anyway.
Only issue is having to use 2t types of lugs for different wheels.
Would be happy to weigh them both to compare as they have same tires on em? I'm curious and will do it to see anyway.
agree, as long as your lugs are conical ( as you correctly bought! ) the f14's should be fine under ANY conditions! i got them primarily because so many folks use them as track wheels!! it was my own naiveté and lack of proper instruction from the reseller ( they didn't give a sh*t! ) that no one informed me in advance of the potentiality of the issues with the holes NOT being made specifically for conical lugs! but man.. had i known!! but guys are running f14's on 'stangs and camaros! and who knows what all else.
the oz allegerita's are at least porsche specific, so no issues out of the box.
i went thru living hell with the f'star/lug situation. but that was then.
02-24-2016, 05:49 PM
#20
when in doubt? see 996 gt2.
02-24-2016, 05:53 PM
#21
The finish is basic silver. It's not a bright 'brilliant' silver and looks a bit grayish in non-direct sunlight. I would have preferred a lighter silver but this works just fine, they're not dark enough to be confused as color matched to the seal gray.
I had a detailed discussion with Modbargains so as not to confuse silver (what I wanted) with gunmetal (darker), so I did get what I ordered.
I had a detailed discussion with Modbargains so as not to confuse silver (what I wanted) with gunmetal (darker), so I did get what I ordered.
they were "brushed aluminum" or called that ..anyway..
02-26-2016, 09:33 PM
#25
Good choice. Ran them on my Z06 I recently sold. Loved them. Great wheel (with very good looks) for the money.
05-15-2016, 01:25 PM
#28
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05-15-2016, 11:56 PM
#29
Three Wheelin'
sweet! Not only will the springs lower the wheel gap, they will lower the center of gravity, car will feel more like its on rails, and not so floaty. You will need an alignment. Go to someone with a Hunter and give them custom settings. Mine is dialed in and sits lower than a GT2 or 3. Email me for the correct settings.
05-16-2016, 02:14 AM
#30
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