The Fixer

Not one to leave well alone,

I have been thinking about the Disc Wheel and what could be done with it with a little milling.

It would seem there are surface milling possibilities to add dimension w/o compromising strength.

Landshark87

don't make them look like flowers. m'kay, thanks.

9x8

You will be surprised.

EDIT: It seems it's at least 10 year old enzo.

James Bailey

Or simply get the black vinyl decals to make them LOOK like club sports

U-928

VW guys have been doing this for a while now. Making them into 16" versions of the popular mk1/mk2 p-slot factory wheels. Bonus is that you an make the p's directional, unlike the vw ones originally.

James Bailey

Cool , so you can make them look like V W wheels !!

U-928

I think it'd be funny in the ironic sense, to show up with the 928 wearing the Porsche version "p" wheels while it's entirely likely that someone else at the same show would be in a VW wearing the porshe wheels on a vw.

The Fixer

I guess it's true, everything has been done.

But that ^flower power idea^ i think i like!

These disc wheels have possibilities.

Guy

They are certainly plentiful enough, I look forward to seeing the finished product!

The Fixer

As the comics say, tough room. LOL

Guy, I think this idea is a stinker.

But i appreciate how polite your being!-Matt

SMTCapeCod

I hear it's hydrographics now, instead of vinyl...


I think the appeal of the flats...which comes and goes for me...is their understated and simple nature. I do wonder whether some surface treatment couldn't snap them up a bit, but haven't revisited the referenced thread for thoughts on thickness, cracking, etc.

Hilton

I'm booked to get some new tyres on the stock S4 rims for my DD '87 tomorrow morning (including the 245/45/16 rears - Toyo T1R's).

I've decided I like the original look, and understated is good. Plus any serious Porsche guys will recognise the originality.

Imo000

If you are going to modify the manhole rims, might as well get 4 rears from an S4 as a base. They are wider.

James Bailey

The flat wheels are forged and much stronger than the cast wheels they were just expensive, too expensive.

Dave928S

The standard 8" rear wheels are ET 52.3, so not a great idea to use at the front. The standard 7" fronts are ET 65, and it's best not to go less than ET 60.