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Old 04-17-2003, 02:06 PM
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Does anybody know of someone who is trying to sell a set of Turbo S wheels or even C2 Wheels , or even Twisted Turbo wheels???Please let me know.
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what do you guys think of these wheels
<a href="http://www.wheelenhancement.com/BBSclsx.htm" target="_blank">http://www.wheelenhancement.com/BBSclsx.htm</a>
Old 04-17-2003, 04:26 PM
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I personally don't care for those. I much prefer the BBS spoked wheels.
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What do you guys think of the SSR GT1 wheels.

<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/DisplayWheel.jsp?wheelMake=SSR&wheelModel=GT1&wheelFinish=Bright+Silver+ Paint" target="_blank">http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/DisplayWheel.jsp?wheelMake=SSR&wheelModel=GT1&wheelFinish=Bright+Silver+ Paint</a>
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to thin for a Porsche.. Not my style
Old 04-17-2003, 06:40 PM
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You might want to try Kenisis. I have the Supercup wheels. Polished. They gave me a Porsche Club discount at I believe $2700. They are 18 inch and look great. They have other styles as well.
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There's a set of front turbo s wheels right now on ebay.
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yea i saw them but really don't feel like bidding.. I am trying to fine some under $1k..
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Anybody have any experience with the "2003 Sport Classic" wheels being advertised on Ebay? I hadn't heard of these as OE wheels, but they claim that they are...they are the 5 spoke 2 pieces, and I rather like the look (though the 47mm front offset makes me nervous as it's really the edge of what might fit if I'm lucky) and the price is OK...
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JasonECW, I have a 48mm ET wheel 17x8 with a 235/45/17 and it rubs. The car is lowered as much as is possible using the front coilovers/rear eccentric. I wouldn't take the risk.

Nickhance, you should know that the Turbo S offset is different than the standard turbo. I believe standard turbo is 55mm F/R. Turbo S is 65mm front and 60mm rear. I would think club sports (turbo S wheel) would fit fine on your car, but I'm not sure.
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I am currently running 8 & 9*18 - 50 ET
with 225/40-18 & 265/35-18

and no rubbing anywhere.
Note that 951S -&gt; cars are with slightly wider
rear fenders, 'cause the inner "lip" is missing. !

So we can use a bit larger/wider tires
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I have a set of 18" Fikse's. They are beautiful! I am currently running on 225/40 tires in front and 265/35 tires in back. These wheels are so light and therefore have a perfect unsprung weight. Adds look and keeps your car glued to the ground.

<a href="http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/c/w/cwt106/ist210_cwt106/red944.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/c/w/cwt106/ist210_cwt106/red944.jpg</a>

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I have 17" FM-10's, 8x10's ET56 on my turbo. While Fikse's are light for 17" wheels, I wouldn't say they are lighter than most Porsche made 16's. 17" tires are also more weight than 16" tires. The increase in mass is definitely noticeable during acceleration runs

BTW: I run 245/40's in the front and 275/40's out back without rubbing --&gt; car is lowered 1" or so. The wheels are w/o a doubt the best investment I've made for the car. Lots of compliments given.
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baddass951,
I saw your post and was wondering how much you wanted for them... Please let me know..Nick
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Whoops, sorry...I though this was just for the owner to get an idea of what kind look good. I am definately not looking to sell my wheels.


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