Best looking 944/951 wheel (for reasonable cost)
#16
Wheel Enhancement has tons of pics, can enlarge, etc...
http://www.wheelenhancement.com/index.php?t=Wheels
My personal thoughts: The rear wheel well is perhaps the only not-so-good-looking part of these cars, depending on angle. The wide fender makes the rear wheel look small & inset. It's a 3-step fix:
1- lower car slightly... I'd say b/t 0.5" & 1.0" total..
2- Larger wheels- wheel & RD (rolling diamter). I think the current let's-put-the-largest-wheel-we-can-possibly-find-on-any-given-car trend is ridiculous & most cars look best w/~17". Very few things look sillier than a mid-90's Civic w/18" wheels & stock 10" rotors... That said, I honestly think our carsactually look best w/18" rears....
Stock 951 rear was 225/50/16 - RD = 24.86" & profile = 112.5mm.
Turbo S was 245/45/16 - RD = 24.68 / 110.25.
968 M030 was 255/40/17 - RD = 25.03 / 102. This is pretty nice.
Would love to squeeze a 285/35/18, but very unlikely fit...
3- Space rear wheel out slightly, depending on offset of chosen wheel
I have Cup 2's w/255/40/17's & 1/8" spacers & it's lowered ~1/2"- I think it looks very good, although I'd like to do more- unfortunately my wallet doesn't permit...
Two of my favorites are Club Sports & 993 TT Technology Twists- Hollow Spokes (unfortunately, they're NOT directional- I like the look from the driver side... I've always liked Cup1's / C2's like in Jeff's avatar a TINY bit better than Cup 2's, BUT, Cup 2's are a little lighter...
Here are some various pics... will try to post more later...
http://www.wheelenhancement.com/index.php?t=Wheels
My personal thoughts: The rear wheel well is perhaps the only not-so-good-looking part of these cars, depending on angle. The wide fender makes the rear wheel look small & inset. It's a 3-step fix:
1- lower car slightly... I'd say b/t 0.5" & 1.0" total..
2- Larger wheels- wheel & RD (rolling diamter). I think the current let's-put-the-largest-wheel-we-can-possibly-find-on-any-given-car trend is ridiculous & most cars look best w/~17". Very few things look sillier than a mid-90's Civic w/18" wheels & stock 10" rotors... That said, I honestly think our carsactually look best w/18" rears....
Stock 951 rear was 225/50/16 - RD = 24.86" & profile = 112.5mm.
Turbo S was 245/45/16 - RD = 24.68 / 110.25.
968 M030 was 255/40/17 - RD = 25.03 / 102. This is pretty nice.
Would love to squeeze a 285/35/18, but very unlikely fit...
3- Space rear wheel out slightly, depending on offset of chosen wheel
I have Cup 2's w/255/40/17's & 1/8" spacers & it's lowered ~1/2"- I think it looks very good, although I'd like to do more- unfortunately my wallet doesn't permit...
Two of my favorites are Club Sports & 993 TT Technology Twists- Hollow Spokes (unfortunately, they're NOT directional- I like the look from the driver side... I've always liked Cup1's / C2's like in Jeff's avatar a TINY bit better than Cup 2's, BUT, Cup 2's are a little lighter...
Here are some various pics... will try to post more later...
#20
I put this gallery of late model Porsche wheels pictured on 944s together a while ago, its due for an update...
http://evilallianceracing.com/ipw-web/gallery/944wheels
My personal favorites are the 16" C2/968s...
But I'm ga-ga over the 996 lightweights and TT wheels when price is not a factor...
Since it's due for an update, keep posting up your favorite wheel pics to this thread and I'll grab/rehost them up in that gallery for everyone to see.
http://evilallianceracing.com/ipw-web/gallery/944wheels
My personal favorites are the 16" C2/968s...
But I'm ga-ga over the 996 lightweights and TT wheels when price is not a factor...
Since it's due for an update, keep posting up your favorite wheel pics to this thread and I'll grab/rehost them up in that gallery for everyone to see.
#21
Originally Posted by nineeagles
I am partial to the 17" cup II's. thats whats on my 84. I also have the original cookie cutters with gold centers for spares unless I want to sell them.
What center caps are those inside those cookie cutters? The pic is rather small, so its hard to tell if i have ever seen them
#22
Since it seems that 'economical wheels' are no longer a requirement for this thread, I'll post mine. At least it's black
Last edited by KuHL 951; 06-20-2006 at 05:22 PM.
#23
Originally Posted by josephsc
I don't think it'll go well with a black car, but I'm partial to the orange phonies...
my new yellow cup II's > those orange phonies
sorry for the bad pic, all i have right now!
#27
I have 18x10 65mm wheels to go on the back of my 951. A friend gave me 2 pilot sport 285/35 that are in new condition. Anyone fitted this size to a 951? Hate to buy new ones if these will fit. If so, opinions on front tire size to match? (18x8 50mm)
#28
Wow, what great timing for this thread!
I'm considering these wheels ~~hoping pic attaches here somewhere~~
Are these Cup I or Cup II? They're 16" and (I think) came on 968 originally?
Also, what would be an appropriate offer to make for a set w/some curb rash?
TIA for any help/advice!!!!!!!!
I'm considering these wheels ~~hoping pic attaches here somewhere~~
Are these Cup I or Cup II? They're 16" and (I think) came on 968 originally?
Also, what would be an appropriate offer to make for a set w/some curb rash?
TIA for any help/advice!!!!!!!!
#29
Originally Posted by Robby
Wheel Enhancement has tons of pics, can enlarge, etc...
http://www.wheelenhancement.com/index.php?t=Wheels
My personal thoughts: The rear wheel well is perhaps the only not-so-good-looking part of these cars, depending on angle. The wide fender makes the rear wheel look small & inset. It's a 3-step fix:
1- lower car slightly... I'd say b/t 0.5" & 1.0" total..
2- Larger wheels- wheel & RD (rolling diamter). I think the current let's-put-the-largest-wheel-we-can-possibly-find-on-any-given-car trend is ridiculous & most cars look best w/~17". Very few things look sillier than a mid-90's Civic w/18" wheels & stock 10" rotors... That said, I honestly think our carsactually look best w/18" rears....
Stock 951 rear was 225/50/16 - RD = 24.86" & profile = 112.5mm.
Turbo S was 245/45/16 - RD = 24.68 / 110.25.
968 M030 was 255/40/17 - RD = 25.03 / 102. This is pretty nice.
Would love to squeeze a 285/35/18, but very unlikely fit...
3- Space rear wheel out slightly, depending on offset of chosen wheel
I have Cup 2's w/255/40/17's & 1/8" spacers & it's lowered ~1/2"- I think it looks very good, although I'd like to do more- unfortunately my wallet doesn't permit...
Two of my favorites are Club Sports & 993 TT Technology Twists- Hollow Spokes (unfortunately, they're NOT directional- I like the look from the driver side... I've always liked Cup1's / C2's like in Jeff's avatar a TINY bit better than Cup 2's, BUT, Cup 2's are a little lighter...
Here are some various pics... will try to post more later...
http://www.wheelenhancement.com/index.php?t=Wheels
My personal thoughts: The rear wheel well is perhaps the only not-so-good-looking part of these cars, depending on angle. The wide fender makes the rear wheel look small & inset. It's a 3-step fix:
1- lower car slightly... I'd say b/t 0.5" & 1.0" total..
2- Larger wheels- wheel & RD (rolling diamter). I think the current let's-put-the-largest-wheel-we-can-possibly-find-on-any-given-car trend is ridiculous & most cars look best w/~17". Very few things look sillier than a mid-90's Civic w/18" wheels & stock 10" rotors... That said, I honestly think our carsactually look best w/18" rears....
Stock 951 rear was 225/50/16 - RD = 24.86" & profile = 112.5mm.
Turbo S was 245/45/16 - RD = 24.68 / 110.25.
968 M030 was 255/40/17 - RD = 25.03 / 102. This is pretty nice.
Would love to squeeze a 285/35/18, but very unlikely fit...
3- Space rear wheel out slightly, depending on offset of chosen wheel
I have Cup 2's w/255/40/17's & 1/8" spacers & it's lowered ~1/2"- I think it looks very good, although I'd like to do more- unfortunately my wallet doesn't permit...
Two of my favorites are Club Sports & 993 TT Technology Twists- Hollow Spokes (unfortunately, they're NOT directional- I like the look from the driver side... I've always liked Cup1's / C2's like in Jeff's avatar a TINY bit better than Cup 2's, BUT, Cup 2's are a little lighter...
Here are some various pics... will try to post more later...
And someone got really lucky on ebay last week....a set of 996TT Chrome Hollowspoke wheels for $360 shipped.... I wasn't at home and missed the auction
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Po...73370683QQrdZ1