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Is there an 18 inch '94-'95 GTS style wheel?

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Old 12-01-2002, 06:16 PM
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Does anyone know if there is an 18" '94-'95 GTS style wheel available in solid or 3 piece? I can only seem to find 17" versions.
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Old 12-01-2002, 09:43 PM
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There was a replica of the '94-'95 GTS wheel made by Mille Miglia in 18" size. 8.5" front and 10" rear.

Unfortunately they are no longer in production.
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My car has a set of those wheels. 18x8.5and 18x10 with pretty new Kumho 712's. I want to go to a 17" wheel and would be interested in selling this set. If you are interested mail me brenth@wcta.net
Old 12-01-2002, 10:22 PM
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I think DougM 928 had 18 inch. I remember he posted a picture, maybe you can search for it or he can add it again. They looked great!

Here is the link that mentions it.

<a href="http://forums.rennlist.com/forums/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic&f=14&t=001669" target="_blank">wheels</a>
Old 12-01-2002, 11:28 PM
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Pics of my old GT are at <a href="http://photos.yahoo.com/ziggymeredith" target="_blank">http://photos.yahoo.com/ziggymeredith</a> . They are the 18" wheels that Brent describes. Actually, they are the wheels that Brent is offering because he now owns the car.
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Thanks for the reply all.

Brent,
I have sent you a message.
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Old 12-02-2002, 03:57 AM
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Brent,

Just wondering as to why you want to switch back to 17'... I myself run with 18' and for now like them.

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I was interested in these wheels when I was doing my research about putting 18 inch wheels on my car. The offsets are not made for a 928. They suit 911 s. Same old problem, this is the reason I designed the custom arms, lack of selection of good looking and or genuine looking wheels.

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I drove the car with them for over a year with no problems. Even ran an auto-x with no rubbing. The car is set at the reccommended factory ride height. Can't say if there would be problems with a lower ride height.
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The reason for the change doesn't really have much to do with the diameter of the wheels. I want to get a set of custom offset wheels in order to run a wider front tire. By going with a wheel from 928sp I can run a 255 in front instead of the 225 maximum now. I am going with 17 instead of 18 because the tires are cheaper.

I have been lucky enough with the weather up here that I have been driving the car quite a bit I haven't noticed any rubbing or other issues with the 18's either. I wasn't quite ready to make this swap yet but, if I have a buyer I might as well go for it. I am dragging my feet a little as my GTS brakes will be here this week



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