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Old 12-16-2021, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by shyamvenky
I thought the Carrera Sport wheels were forged and hence light. In any case, I didn't want to fork out $6k for a new set.
I found a wheel manufacturer based in Hong Kong on eBay via a recommendation here in the 997 forum => https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ew-wheels.html
They make forged wheels of decent quality - in the league of Ferrada, Rohanna etc
Several members there had wheels ordered from the same company and all had positive experiences.
I had a positive experience too - the seller can customize the look of the wheels and powder coat them per your ask.
You can whatsapp the seller and track the progress - I got pictures of the bare forged wheels before powder coat
They even sent center caps to match the wheels. I went for the Carrera Sport look.
I was shocked by how light they were - very much comparable to the stock S wheels on the 991.
Coming from aftermarket cast wheels on my 997 (Starke SC19/18 fuchs knockoffs), these are waaaaaaaay lighter!
Here's a picture =>

you didn’t weigh them before mounting?
Old 12-16-2021, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by vanlieremead
Before I answer, is this a sport wheel?
I believe these are the Carrera S wheels. Which look 100% better than the Carrera sport wheels.
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Old 12-16-2021, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Dark_horse
I believe these are the Carrera S wheels. Which look 100% better than the Carrera sport wheels.
big agree.

My winter wheels are NB carrera S wheels, and my summers are proper offset black glass sports. I wish it were the other way around.
Old 12-17-2021, 05:25 PM
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I have the Carrera wheels on my T but would like a set of the Sports they're just classic imo and should have been called "Classic Sport" or "Retro" wheels.

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Old 12-17-2021, 10:09 PM
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Got a Carrera 4S, Carrera wheels and Carrara white, I sense a pattern here.
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Old 12-17-2021, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Speed2k
you didn’t weigh them before mounting?
Nope - I was just too excited that I could lift the shipping boxes with the wheels with ease
But really - they're closer to the OEM wheels - definitely far away from aftermarket cast wheels.
Old 12-17-2021, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 991_T
I have the Carrera wheels on my T but would like a set of the Sports they're just classic imo and should have been called "Classic Sport" or "Retro" wheels.
You should get some!
Old 12-17-2021, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by CayenneBlack
You should get some!
I'm looking for set with no luck so far
Old 12-18-2021, 09:20 AM
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My ‘winter set’ …for ease of cleaning, and less concerned about a few extra pounds with my ‘winter weight’… I would still prefer the T painted titanium color (if anyone wants to swap for these).




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Old 11-29-2023, 06:45 PM
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Anyone have the actual weight for these?
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Poll needs a third option: "Eh, they're ok."

Have them and would happily trade for the Carrera S wheels above. They're ok, and they look good painted, but I much prefer spilit 5 spokes aesthetically.



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Old 11-30-2023, 09:08 AM
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Another thread on these...

Pictures of Carrera Sport wheels on 991s

after seeing one in miami blue with the carrera sport wheels, I instantly knew that was my favorite combo


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Old 11-30-2023, 10:05 AM
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These are my favorite set of wheels and would love to get a set in silver for my 991.2 at some point.
Old 11-30-2023, 12:58 PM
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I have the SportClassics in gloss black. More Fuchs-y.
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