Baptizo

I'm looking for a set of 17" wheels for my '86 951, preferably with the correct offset of ET23 as I don't want to use spacers due to the added cost.

CCW Classics (black, grey, polished).

Turbo Twists with ET23/ET15 offset.

If I end up buying a set with the late offset and have to use spacers/longer studs, I would love to have a set of OEM 18" 996 Carrera 5 spokers.

Also, with respect to spacer kits, any recommended vendors if I have to go that route?

azbanks

I got spacers from vertex auto. their customer service was great.

Are you talking about this style of 5 spoke 996 turbo wheels?

Baptizo

Are those the hollow turbo twists?

Let me see if I can find a picture of the one's I'm thinking of - they were in a wheel thread I found while searching the site.

Baptizo

They're the ones that came on 2002 Carrera's, lightweight 5 spokes.

azbanks

There are hollow twists and solid twists that look exactly like this. You have to look at the back of the wheel to tell them apart.

Baptizo

Gotcha, I didn't know that about those wheels - thanks!

drift a 944

Either of the above pictured sets are late offset and thus require spacers on an 86. I have a couple different sets of aftermarket 16" wheels in early offset but finding any 17" or greater in early offset is difficult.

Ray_Singh

Milla miglia made some copies of Cup 1's, Cup 2's and Cup 3 wheels.
I have a set of turbo twist for sale at the moment. These are all ET23 - so no need for spacers.

I am looking at going back to the original teledials.

drift a 944

^ This is true, I even have a set of those MM wheels in early offset 17" I must have completely forgot about them! :/

Baptizo

Finding a good, clean set of 17's in the early offset is proving to be a challenge. I've found a set of Twists on E-Bay in the correct offset (F et23, R et15) but missed out on getting to buy them before it ended and the seller won't respond back (they didn't sell).

I've also found a set of the above pictured 996 5 spoke wheels in nearby Indiana for $600 with no curb rash or dings but the seller hasn't responded back to my email. I could at least drive down and pick these up since they're located just south of Indy.

I've probably spent too much time perusing E-Bay and found a lot of different wheels in different styles, OEM and aftermarket.

17" OEM Boxster 10 spokes

17" Replica C2's in the correct offset with new Conti-Sport-Contacts but the seller wants too much, IMO, close to $1500.

18" 996 turbo style wheels with new tires.

18" ROH Drift-R's, (2) 18x8 & (2) 18X10.

18" RUFF Racing wheels in black, polished lips.

Veloce 3.6 - Classic 18" Sport Wheels

**19" 996 wheels with fresh Hankook Ventis V12 tires, $1200 - absolutely stunning custom painted in Black w/ MATTE BLACK CENTERS, HI-GLOSS BLACK LIP, AND RED PINSTRIPE (why can't they at least be 18's!!!)**

Choices, choices, choices....and trying to be practical doesn't seem to be working at the moment.

Litesonic

I have adapters as well from better bodies
2" front, 1.5" in back. Can include for negotiated price

This is me:
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/pts/2001708035.html

Baptizo

Were you running these on an '86 with those spacers? Cup I's or II's?

I'm not real keen on mismatched tires - my car has that now with the stock 16's and it tramlines badly. But that is a nice setup for the price.

If I can't get a set of 18's lined up, I might touch base with about your 17's.

Wizrd4u

I have a set of 4, 17 x 9's. All four tired up with victoracers. These are powder coated white with a clear. Every inch of the wheels is powder coated. Powder coating alone cost $650!! Looking for $900 + shipping..
Rick
407-342-four two oh eight

Baptizo

Wow, those are stunning!

Looks like they're late offset.

Litesonic

Yes, I ran adapters (with bolts in, not just spacers) to make them correct. The adapters were $350 from Better Bodies here in San Diego. Nice... but I wanted to go back to stock.

If you were going to match the tires, pick the ones you like best. I was trying my best to match the tread wear estimation (300) with a little bit softer in the front. knowing that it would be slowly eaten via autocross Then I would match all 4 with another set. When I got them, the fronts were shot, so I only replaced them.

Let me know, they are just hanging out in the garage... shiny teles on for now.