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Old 12-12-2018, 08:31 AM
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Default 918 rims on 991.2

I just found a complete winter wheels set for my 991.2 S. They are Michelin pilot pa4 mounted to aftermarket 918 wheels.

i can't find pictures online of this setup so im curious to know everyone's opinion on how this will look.
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Originally Posted by machdown
I just found a complete winter wheels set for my 991.2 S. They are Michelin pilot pa4 mounted to aftermarket 918 wheels.

i can't find pictures online of this setup so im curious to know everyone's opinion on how this will look.
Would they even fit? These are the specs for the 918:

Front 9.5 J x 20 with 265/35 ZR 20 Rear 12.5 J x 21 with 325/30 ZR 21

991.2S:Wheels (front)8.5 J x 20 ET 49 Tires (front)245 / 35 ZR 20Wheels (rear)11.5 J x 20 ET 76Tires (rear)305 / 30 ZR 20
Most people go same size or even a size smaller (19" versus 20") for a winter wheel set. 21" in the rear for a winter wheel set?
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The 918 wheels that I'm looking at just look like the 918 wheels. Below are the specs

Specs:
Bolt Pattern: 5x130
Front - 20x9 - CB71.6 - ET 48
Rear - 20x11 - CB71.6 - ET 55

245 35 R20 (Front) & 295 30 R20 (Rear)


I'm pretty sure they will fit. Just looking for feedback on the aesthetics of the setup
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Are they these wheels:


https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU918MAG.html

Or these wheels?

https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU918SWSSTN.html

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These ones



https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU918SWSSTN.html[/QUOTE]
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I think the ones im buying are black whereas the ones in your pick are titanium.

Below are the pics of the wheels from the shop I found.








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if they are the optional magnesium wheels, they cost $34,000 set
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These are aftermarket. Cost is 3k cad installed
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I think they will look good
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Originally Posted by machdown
These are aftermarket. Cost is 3k cad installed
Ah, that would explain the sizing.
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Personally, not my taste. But if you like them, go for it!
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I don't love them but the price is fair and theyre available immediately.

ill post some before and after pics for the group.
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Likely easier to clarify these are replica 918 wheels in 911 fitment... some of the comments above are funny though.
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Originally Posted by Vise
Likely easier to clarify these are replica 918 wheels in 911 fitment... some of the comments above are funny though.
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aftermkt, what brand , how do you know?


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