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07-20-2008, 01:23 AM
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perhaps the rears that would have been fitted on a Boxster. I think you could probably get 9" rears from a 987 and use those for fronts?
07-20-2008, 01:44 AM
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According to Wheel Enhancement the Carrera IIIs are only available in 8, 10, and 11. Would need a width and offset chart of the available wheels to see what has a 9 with the correct offsets that also has a 10 or 11 for the rear.
07-20-2008, 08:48 AM
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With 255s on the front I get a little rubbing at full lock and a slight bump, but my fenders are not rolled (going to fix that soon). And I have to agree, with big rubber the handling is tremendous, night at day difference. It will never have the agility of my Mini, but on a big sweeping road maintaining 60-90mph is so easy and just fantastic.
07-20-2008, 11:58 AM
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Oh, I don't think they are overrated, just expensive. I would love to have a set on my 928, but $4k is better spent towards 500 rwhp to me!!
But if I could have an excellent set of used Fikses FM10's AND tires fall into my lap like you did Mark, I would be a nut for not buying them.
But if I could have an excellent set of used Fikses FM10's AND tires fall into my lap like you did Mark, I would be a nut for not buying them.
07-20-2008, 10:14 PM
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You have good taste! This is the exact same setup I have. I bought mine from wheeldynamics.net. Great price!
I have 225s on the front but was thinking of running 235s on the next set of tires.
I have 225s on the front but was thinking of running 235s on the next set of tires.
07-20-2008, 10:21 PM
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I think Fikse Wheels are the best quality wheel out there... Incredible quality, no visible hardware, and lightweight... I've had 2 sets and on both sets the tires weigh more than the wheel..... Yes they are expensive, but I've had my car 11 years now and purchased 2 sets... only because I needed wider ones for more traction... if I didn't I would still have the 1st set... divide the price by 10 years and it ends up being 1 cent per day for those high quality wheels...... and I garantee you they will last that long and longer...
Have them on both of mine and can not find a single fault with them. It's nice when you get what you pay for!
07-21-2008, 02:32 AM
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First let me state that my comment was not directed specifically at you but at the general "928 forum ether"
In that case you don't qualify as a target for my comment; if you bought a set of tires and got a nice set of wheels thrown in for free then that sure as heck isn't "big money." I did the same thing last year and got a 'free' set of '93 GTS wheels with RDK.
Wheels you like are a must. Wheels you like that make the car stick are better I think.
I am not the best person to ask about offsets. I just threw some money at the problem and called up Dave Roberts at 928 Specialists about 10 years ago and asked "what are the biggest tires I can put under my GT with NO rubbing EVER and no sticking-out-the-fender syndrome and what Fikse Mach Vs do I need."
So, that problem is far in my past. However, a good place to start is the FAQ and the hundreds of threads that have "offset" in the title.
Next, Andrew's wheel offset calculator.
https://rennlist.com/forums/showpost...7&postcount=56
will help you figure out if a particular wheel may fit.
From what I have seen fly by on rennlist, you will be hard-pressed to fine a 17" or larger reasonably light (20" Cayenne Wheels need not apply) OEM Porsche wheel with the right width and offset to run 255 or 265 in the front. I could very well be incorrect though. That said, you can run up to a 5mm slip-on spacer on the front to give you a wider ranger of usable offsets.
The easiest and likely most expensive option is to go with a made-to-order wheel from the likes of Fikse, HRE, CCW, etc. You'll note that a lot of the folks that want big meats on the track and can afford it go for forged wheels for low-weight and strength. The Fikses meet those requirements plus they are three-piece and have the bolts on the inside so that are way easier to clean than traditional bolt-on-the-outside three-piece wheels.
IIRC, a set of 17"x9" and 10" Fikses will set you back about $2800 plus the cost of the meat for them. 18" Fikses are about $1000 more I think. But, Sterling's the only one I know that can afford them new
. 928andRC51 got a set of custom one-piece 18" forged wheels for less about $2000 from CCW. I don't have any clue on HRE wheels except that they are more expensive than Fikse.
And yes, I do like how they look.
So, that problem is far in my past. However, a good place to start is the FAQ and the hundreds of threads that have "offset" in the title.
Next, Andrew's wheel offset calculator.
https://rennlist.com/forums/showpost...7&postcount=56
will help you figure out if a particular wheel may fit.
From what I have seen fly by on rennlist, you will be hard-pressed to fine a 17" or larger reasonably light (20" Cayenne Wheels need not apply) OEM Porsche wheel with the right width and offset to run 255 or 265 in the front. I could very well be incorrect though. That said, you can run up to a 5mm slip-on spacer on the front to give you a wider ranger of usable offsets.
The easiest and likely most expensive option is to go with a made-to-order wheel from the likes of Fikse, HRE, CCW, etc. You'll note that a lot of the folks that want big meats on the track and can afford it go for forged wheels for low-weight and strength. The Fikses meet those requirements plus they are three-piece and have the bolts on the inside so that are way easier to clean than traditional bolt-on-the-outside three-piece wheels.
IIRC, a set of 17"x9" and 10" Fikses will set you back about $2800 plus the cost of the meat for them. 18" Fikses are about $1000 more I think. But, Sterling's the only one I know that can afford them new
. 928andRC51 got a set of custom one-piece 18" forged wheels for less about $2000 from CCW. I don't have any clue on HRE wheels except that they are more expensive than Fikse.
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07-21-2008, 04:14 AM
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I'd go with the one-piece forged CCW's that 928andRC51 got custom made, would be hard to beat that set up in terms of both looks and track performance potential, especially w/o paying crazy money.
07-21-2008, 08:18 AM
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I spent $2600 for wheels custom made to my specs and $900 on tires. That was about $3600 for wheels and tires for a 100+k mile S4. These are pretty trick wheels, forged 1 piece clear anodized, and light under 20 lbs avg and strong. And they machined the center to accept my factory center caps from the forged flat wheels.
You have a beautiful GTS that is worth much more $$$, so don't be too frugal in picking out a wheel set ESPECIALLY when track ability depends on how much rubber you can put on the pavement.
You have a beautiful GTS that is worth much more $$$, so don't be too frugal in picking out a wheel set ESPECIALLY when track ability depends on how much rubber you can put on the pavement.
