92silver964

I've gotten interested in updating my wheels from 5-spoke cup wheels (also silver) to a black center wheel. I guess it seems like I have too much silver. After reading all the wheel sizing threads, I want to stick with a 17" wheel, although that limits selection. After a good bit of searching, I came across this wheel, an HRE C70 from Wheel Enhancement. Kinda pricey though. I would get it in the 7.5 and 9.5 widths. I was wondering if by chance anyone else had gotten this wheel for their 964, particularly if another silver 964 had any pic's to show what it looked like. Any comments on the HRE wheels in general would also be appreciated. Or any other black center wheel suggestions too.

Thanks!

rotorheadcase

Mine are not as dark as those but similar style so it gives you some idea. Should look good on your car.

Neil

92silver964

Thanks, Neil. Your wheels and car look great. Can you tell me the maker of your wheels? Cheers.

CDILL

Not my car, but I am always a hugh fan of BBS LM's

92silver964

I asked Wheel Enhancement about weights for these wheels that I'm interested in, and got a prompt reply with what appears to be factual information.

He said "For your application the HRE C70 in 7.5x17 weighs about 17 pounds 10 ounces and 9.5x17 weighs about 18 pounds 4 ounces. The wheels you are using now (7x17 and 9x17 Cup 2's) weigh 20 pounds 7 ounces each front and 27 pounds 2 ounces each rear. "

The HRE's seem very light to me and I was wondering if others would think that also, perhaps raising the question as to their strength. Comments?

Thanks.

SuperUser

I really like any of the HRE C wheels, they look great. CCW also has a new steeped lip wheel http://www.ccwheel.com/files/wheelpr...ay.php?id=LM20

-dto

elquiosc

BBs lemans model no longer manufactured in 17, I can not find them in Europe.
For a 964 are precious

92silver964

Thanks, Daryl. I looked at that site, but I didn't see an option for black centers, which is what I am looking for. BTW, the price quoted was $3400 for the HRE C70 set. Does this seem quite high or not that unusual?

Oops. Just scrolled down to the back center option. Looks good. Thanks.

Dwane

Those CCW wheels are gorgeous!

Nine11

They aren't cheap.

92silver964

FYI - Just found out from CCW that the LM20's are not made for a 130mm bolt circle - that is apparently too large for them. Fella there said the LM20's were designed for "smaller cars". The only 17's they make which are suitable for the 964 are the "Classic" series.

PNine64

Have you looked at Forgelines?

http://www.forgeline.com/products/pr...ries/vr3p.html

92silver964

No, I hadn't. I will check them out. Thanks for the tip.

joey bagadonuts

Steve, Why not paint your Cup II's? Nice, five-spoke design, lightweight, priced right!

GeorgeK

Did BBS LMs exist in 17" for our 964s?