Thin spoke 17" Cup I wheels???
#1
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Thin spoke 17" Cup I wheels???
I purchased a couple of items including a set of 8 & 9 Cup I's and these came along with the package. They seem to be a decent wheel. Haven't had a chance to weigh them yet but seem comparable to the Cup I's. I believe the set is 8 & 9 X 17 with ET52 offsets. Made in Japan and are approved with what appears to be a 94 production date.
Anyone see a set of these before or have any info about them. I like the narrow spoke and cup design in a 17".
Anyone see a set of these before or have any info about them. I like the narrow spoke and cup design in a 17".
#2
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Just Japanese reps of the Design 92 wheels......
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They look to be the same as the 18" that was recently posted. Mystery wheels: https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...p-replica.html
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Mystery, yes.
Cup wheels, no.
Cup wheels, no.
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I know there not factory cup wheels and these Mystery wheels do seem to be the same manufacturer as my 17's. I removed the tires today and they look the same all around. Very similar to the cup wheels I will try to weigh them and post tomorrow along with the cups I picked up.
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I have a set of these wheels, using them for track wheels. I swap them between my 964 and my 996, since I'm too cheap to buy two sets of track tires. I lost my notes on when I weighed them, but I think they are on the heavy side. I like the look, as they "match" the 16" Cups that came original on my 92 C4. And I like having the 8" front rim for 225 tires. I do not have any rubbing issues front or rear with these. One small note - they require the use of a metal stem due to the size and location of the valve stem hole. This took a bit of digging to get the right valve stems that would fit.
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Thanks,
I have the metal stems and have access so no issue for me. The prior owner was running 245/275 Hossiers on these on his RSA apparently no rubbing.
I have the metal stems and have access so no issue for me. The prior owner was running 245/275 Hossiers on these on his RSA apparently no rubbing.
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I would consider going to a larger set of tires, also, on the next round. I am running Hankook RS4's, so not sure if I have that option.
One additional issue to watch out for with these wheels - they are apparently a bit thicker at the lug mating surface. Meaning, the studs, or lug bolts on my 996, are just barely long enough. On the 964 I use open end steel lug nuts, and the nuts barely cover the studs. On the 996, I use +5mm lug bolts, as the stock lug bolts had insufficient number of threads engaged.
I will be anxious to see your results on weights.
One additional issue to watch out for with these wheels - they are apparently a bit thicker at the lug mating surface. Meaning, the studs, or lug bolts on my 996, are just barely long enough. On the 964 I use open end steel lug nuts, and the nuts barely cover the studs. On the 996, I use +5mm lug bolts, as the stock lug bolts had insufficient number of threads engaged.
I will be anxious to see your results on weights.
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Darrell,
I appreciate the insight. I'm trying to figure out what to do with some of this stuff. I had no interest but these were part of the package. I already have too many wheels for my cars and these don't fit my WB track car I run 9.5 and 11's on. But the look intrigues me. I might have to remount a tire and see how it looks while checking the stud length.
I appreciate the insight. I'm trying to figure out what to do with some of this stuff. I had no interest but these were part of the package. I already have too many wheels for my cars and these don't fit my WB track car I run 9.5 and 11's on. But the look intrigues me. I might have to remount a tire and see how it looks while checking the stud length.
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I am contemplating selling these. As much as I like them I have too many wheels and not enough space. I have 3 sets of Cup I's so maybe I should sell one of them instead or one set of each but the cost to buy more tires for such limited use isn't adding up.
#14
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"I have too many wheels" Bah.
I have been told by more than one person: "There's medication for this"
I have a lot of wheels for all of my vehicles. "A lot" is not the same as "Too many".
I have been told by more than one person: "There's medication for this"
I have a lot of wheels for all of my vehicles. "A lot" is not the same as "Too many".
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I settled for several.