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Old 04-16-2022 | 07:36 PM
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Does anyone know a source of a quality modern aluminum wheel in a 18in or 19in size in the style of the old 356 that's fits a modern Porsche?

Old 04-16-2022 | 10:36 PM
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Brings back memories of my '62 356 Super 90 and I think it's be a very cool look, but to be honest, to do that would require bespoke production of those wheels...Great idea but lots of $$ if possible at all.
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That looks like a Porsche 550. Here’s a link to the Beck options page for their 550 replica that uses those wheels. Maybe a starting point…

http://www.beckspeedster.com/showmespyderoptions.html
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The Porsche outlaw guys repurpose the wheel from a Porsche 944 collapsable spare. I agree that in 18/19" diameter, with the correct offset, you are going to be hard pressed to find something.
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I've wondered how that would look too. Rotiform makes a steely look wheel, but I think just in SUV/truck sizes and they probably weight a ton. I think they might look pretty cool in silver on a Cayman or Boxster though.
https://www.rotiform.com/wheel/65233/2022-styles-stl/?styleID=5712
https://www.rotiform.com/wheel-gallery/37361/stl/


Edit: Just found this as well... https://hotrodsbyboyd.com/porsche-re...or-911and-356/

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Augment wheels is doing a lot of one offs and retro wheels. https://www.augmentwheels.com/
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I had a set of Augument wheels made and wasn't too happy. The HRBB wheels look pretty awesome, I love the idea of getting a set for my red Boxster.
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I also landed on those HRBB wheels but they have yet to pick up the phone or respond to emails on numerous attempts. Not sure what the deal is there but I'd love those in an 18!
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Originally Posted by Surfguygriff
I also landed on those HRBB wheels but they have yet to pick up the phone or respond to emails on numerous attempts. Not sure what the deal is there but I'd love those in an 18!
I shot them an email this morning and they just replied, they do make the wheels.
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I love these (and they are on a 987 chassis)! 19"


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Very cool retro look!
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Found the manufacturer of them!.

https://www.imagewheels.co.uk/billet-904-alloy-wheel/




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