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Old 12-01-2017 | 03:22 PM
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Default 21" Wheel Ideas for the 991 (That don't break the bank?)

I know there are some great more affordable 20" wheel choices out there for the 991. Some that come to mind are the HRE FlowForms for example, which are a bit more cost effective than their forged wheels but still really great.

But most of these options (including FlowForms) mostly seem to come in 20" sizes.

I'd love to upsize my 991 C2S wheels to 21" this spring and am starting to search for ideas...

Would love suggestions or pictures of 21" options that don't break the bank!
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With all due respect, why? With 20 inch wheels, the tires are already 35 and 30 aspect ratio. Assuming you do not increase overall diameter, 21 inch rear wheels would need 25 series tires in the rear. That's a very short side wall--you must have very smooth roads.
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Originally Posted by bkrantz
With all due respect, why? With 20 inch wheels, the tires are already 35 and 30 aspect ratio. Assuming you do not increase overall diameter, 21 inch rear wheels would need 25 series tires in the rear. That's a very short side wall--you must have very smooth roads.
Not in Calgary, he doesn't!

My kidneys hurt just thinking about it.
Old 12-02-2017 | 01:24 AM
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The 991.2 GT3 RS uses 21 inches wheels in the rear ( still has 20's in front).
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I guess I've always run low profile tires on my ars in the past and the Porsche suspension is really good - I feel like it's definitely going to be tolerable to go up to 21's.

The front tires are fine but the rears... the tire just looks wrong to me, it looks too fat especially compared to the fronts. I agree with the GT3RS 21 in the rear is what looks best on this car.

I also feel like if I am going to spend the money on new wheels, I want to get the size that I think looks better than stock and looks different than stock. For me, this is a fun car, a toy car, a sunday driver, it doesn't need to be practical and there is no track here where I live, I just cruse on the street or highway.
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Originally Posted by Kor
I guess I've always run low profile tires on my ars in the past and the Porsche suspension is really good - I feel like it's definitely going to be tolerable to go up to 21's.

The front tires are fine but the rears... the tire just looks wrong to me, it looks too fat especially compared to the fronts. I agree with the GT3RS 21 in the rear is what looks best on this car.

I also feel like if I am going to spend the money on new wheels, I want to get the size that I think looks better than stock and looks different than stock. For me, this is a fun car, a toy car, a sunday driver, it doesn't need to be practical and there is no track here where I live, I just cruse on the street or highway.
Based on what you're saying, it just might work for ya.

And, hopefully, that track in Balzac actually happens.
Old 12-02-2017 | 05:59 AM
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Try signature forged wheels, they’re fully forged custom wheels for a very reasonable price. Ask for jimmy.
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Default Love my HRE P107 21s...

...but, i am sorely limited on brands, Pirelli, is it. Big fan of Michelin, but no 21s other than the Cup 2 for the rear.



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