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Old 11-20-2017, 01:22 AM
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Default 18" custom made 928 phone dial wheels



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Old 11-20-2017, 01:58 AM
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Paging Doctor Edwards, Carlos and Jim Corenman.

Paging Doctor Edwards...
Old 11-20-2017, 02:06 AM
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Only me, or is that too much wheel for a 928? The proportions look wrong with that classic front fender line.
Old 11-20-2017, 02:10 AM
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Joseph worked these up with a local manufacturer in the past 2 months or so, no relation to the Phone dial kickstarter project. But perhaps the manufacturer could be convinced to bang out some centers for us (?)
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I think the openings need to be smaller by about 15 % to 20 %,
but they do look good with no bolts around the edges
Old 11-20-2017, 01:11 PM
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Hmm, yeah something looks odd. I agree with Stan on this. Maybe the holes are a little too big for my eyes. I also think these would look even better with an anodized finish as opposed to being painted. So is this a product now? What happened to Jim's wheels?
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Modeled after late Alfa wheels? The large finger-holes in the dial portion hint towards that. If the correct offsets and right rim sizes are included, these will be excellent exclusive options.
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The wheel does not appear to be mounted so the proportions are probably a little distorted by it being closer to the camera.
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Work got in the way! I will mount it on the 928 and post few photos tomorrow.

Thanks,

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also the bolt holes need to have curved inlets,
these square edges dont blend with the big openings its all about the curves.
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Wheels on my 86 928s
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Is the total height (and diameter) of the wheel plus tire greater than a stock 16" wheel plus tire? The car looks to ride high, but is that true, or is it an optical illusion?
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Here is a photo with 16" wheels and tires. I think the 928 will look better if lower by 1.5" Too many cars not enough time Happy Thanksgiving Joseph
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Hey Joseph,
Those look AWESOME! And I agree, once the front is settled/lowered, it will look perfect! VERY NICE! Love that classic look1

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