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Over 18"
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17"
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48.65%
Keeping it stock
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Wheels: 18, 17, stock (phone/slot)

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Old 12-29-2006 | 05:04 PM
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I like 18" Stroseks. I've got them in 8.5/9 x 18. Would like to find some 11 or 12" rim halves for the rear move the 9's up front.
Old 12-29-2006 | 08:08 PM
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Just mounted Andrews old set of 17 cup 2 wheels, BFG tires 225/45 & 275/40's. Strange wear pattern, fronts like new, only a trace of tread left on the rears.
Will be interesting to see how his new 18's wear, The 17's already feel better than my 16's did. mac
Old 12-29-2006 | 08:12 PM
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Original phone dial centers mounted in 18 wheels would be cool. There is a company doing that with fuchs.
Old 12-29-2006 | 08:17 PM
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stayin with the original phone dials- no mnatter what, I still think they look cool!
Old 12-29-2006 | 10:14 PM
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Running 19's on a GTS and the cab will get a set of 20's...maybe 22's
Old 12-29-2006 | 10:19 PM
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I'm loving my "new" 17's.....they certainly update the look, and they still have some sidewall to provide a comfy ride.
Old 12-29-2006 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by michael j wright
stayin with the original phone dials- no mnatter what, I still think they look cool!
I like the phone dials myself, now only if someone would reproduce them in an 18" size.
Old 12-29-2006 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 928ntslow
Running 19's on a GTS and the cab will get a set of 20's...maybe 22's

Awesome! Pictures of the GTS with the big shoes please.
Old 12-29-2006 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 928ntslow
Running 19's on a GTS and the cab will get a set of 20's...maybe 22's
IMO, this is crossing the line with regard to aesthetics. 18's look OK, but 19's look to "gangsta", again IMO. 20's, that's really pushing it.
Old 12-29-2006 | 11:21 PM
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Ed ... this is gangsta? https://rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/254491-meet-godzilla.html
Old 12-29-2006 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by heinrich
Yup!!!

Actually the turbo twists don't look as gaping wide to me as other styles.

It's personal, but I don't appreciate the beauty of a lot of wheel on most all cars. It's me, but they look out of proportion IMO. Even when I watch Overhaulin', I cringe when they throw the big Foose wheels on most cars. I'm the same way when it comes to 911 SC's and Carreras-nothing over 17" looks good.

I'm not trying to offend anyone, as I'm sure I do stuff that doesn't appeal to everyone. So, Happy New Year, my gangsta brother!!!
Old 12-29-2006 | 11:40 PM
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Didn't ever really think of myself that way... but, count me as Gangsta too then

19" Porsche Carrera Classics with Michelin PS2's on my GT and love the look, feel and handling. Funny how it makes my 17" 993 Cup II's almost look too small by comparison.
Old 12-30-2006 | 12:03 AM
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Here's Ed in his 16's

Here's me in my 19's

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Old 12-30-2006 | 12:18 AM
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H - easy fella! I get yer point, but not sure I want to be associated with the way you're trying to get yer message out there.

Rick- I hear ya! To think that 928's started with 15's! They look so goofy. I love the style wheels Porsche dressed them with, but the tires were never good for handling...big balloons. 17" was the first wheel to offer handling and good looks, but now, the 17" look like skate board wheels and do not fit the car at all.
Old 12-30-2006 | 12:30 AM
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Thank God you don't have 22's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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