View Poll Results: I think the 944 would look best with a set of?
16 inch wheels
32
26.89%
17 inch wheels
64
53.78%
18 inch wheels
27
22.69%
19 inch wheels
1
0.84%
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944 WHEEL POLL !!!!
03-10-2006, 08:19 AM
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You know, I've often thought.....what would it cost to have my D-90 centers cut and mounted in a 17in rim. 17x8 fr and 17x10 rr. I would want the front to have an 1-1/2inch lip. The back, a 3inch lip.
What do you guys think.....has anyone seen it done?
Duncan
What do you guys think.....has anyone seen it done?
Duncan
03-10-2006, 08:47 AM
#32
Nordschleife Master
There was a 3pc D90 look alike that was made in the early 90's. Im not sure what the sizes were.
Also i know Lindsey Racing does something similar with Fuch wheels, perhaps they can do something with a set of D90's.
Also i know Lindsey Racing does something similar with Fuch wheels, perhaps they can do something with a set of D90's.
03-10-2006, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Techno Duck
Early offset or late offset car? The lightest 15-inch factory wheel i believe is the cookie cutter. For late offset, im not sure what you could find...my guess would be 15-inch phones (shameless plug, i have a set for sale).
How much do the Phone Dials weigh?
03-10-2006, 12:08 PM
#34
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Are you sure you can get a 15 inch wheel to fit over the Brembo's?
A 15x7 PD without tire mounted i believe is 20-21lbs. The 16's dont weight to much more.
A 15x7 PD without tire mounted i believe is 20-21lbs. The 16's dont weight to much more.
03-10-2006, 06:02 PM
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Who wants 15's.......they had their time. Brake upgrades have pretty much sent them to the curb. Too much tire the side walls too soft.
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03-10-2006, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Techno Duck
Are you sure you can get a 15 inch wheel to fit over the Brembo's?
A 15x7 PD without tire mounted i believe is 20-21lbs. The 16's dont weight to much more.
A 15x7 PD without tire mounted i believe is 20-21lbs. The 16's dont weight to much more.
I was hoping for 16-17lb.I think the spare is a 15, and it fits.
Originally Posted by Dunasso
Who wants 15's.......they had their time. Brake upgrades have pretty much sent them to the curb. Too much tire the side walls too soft.
So, theres my reasoning, now why can't I get a set of forged Volks or SSR's in 15"
03-10-2006, 10:17 PM
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I see your point and it makes good since. How much does the lower tire size increase gear ratio. Obviously it does, but I was just thinking that you would gain more of an advantage with gear ratio changes given the low HP of the 944.
Wouldn't you want to save tire sizing for the fine tuning? You know, diferent tire sizes for different tracks or conditions?
Duncan
Wouldn't you want to save tire sizing for the fine tuning? You know, diferent tire sizes for different tracks or conditions?
Duncan
03-10-2006, 10:48 PM
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I like my 16" rims...they were an option back then. 17's are too big to me, and mess with the handling--and slow the car down compared to smaller rims!
Plus, NOBODY would steal 16" rims today! So they are safe on my car till I wanna change them (for either 16" D90's, or 16" Phones)!
Plus, NOBODY would steal 16" rims today! So they are safe on my car till I wanna change them (for either 16" D90's, or 16" Phones)!
