Refinishing GTS black CL wheel to Turbo S black/silver?
#46
Which is a third of an inch. Unlikely to fudge the works, unless clearance is really tight back there. But it might look a little off to go with the TT wheels on the GTS; Sometimes even a 10mm spacer really helps the stance of the car visually, so removing nearly that much might have the opposite effect. But it would be subtle, at any rate.
#47
It would be further in to the body of the car.
Why not use this link, plug all you data in (use a 305 tire on it) and see a clear picture?
https://www.willtheyfit.com/index.ph...=12&offset2=56
Why not use this link, plug all you data in (use a 305 tire on it) and see a clear picture?
https://www.willtheyfit.com/index.ph...=12&offset2=56
#48
"ok yes that's what i thought. the higher the number, the more into the body of the car" - That is correct.
"so the turbo wheels will look weird" - Most of the turbo S wheels i came across were lower offset number, like 61 stock 991.2 GTS vs 56 Turbo S.
Do you want to gather your data one more time and post it so we can help you make a final decision?
Hope that helps.
#50
#51
Wheels (rear)12 J x 20 ET 63So with a 991.2 the Turbo S will stick out 7mm, giving you more space for internal clearance (caliper and suspension) and it is not noticeable to the human eye.
From Porsche 991.2 GTS:
https://www.porsche.com/usa/models/9...turesandspecs/
From Porsche 991.2 GTS:
https://www.porsche.com/usa/models/9...turesandspecs/
#53
With the missing .5 in the width, it makes up for that offset on the 991.1.
So while you loose on the offset, you gain on the wheel width.
You can't have that offset with a 12 as it will be too far out.
So with the 991.2, they gave you a wider rim @ 12 and shorten the offset so the wheel is closer to the clipper and the inside.
Look at the attached picture, this is the diff between a 991.1 GTS @ 11.5 with 51 and a Turbo S @ 12 with 56.
While the inner change, the otter of the wheel is identical.
Porsche figured that you are better off with a wider wheel in the 991.2 vs the 11.5 they had in the 991.1 and made up for it in the offset.
The Turbo S had it right all that time
Does that make sense?
So while you loose on the offset, you gain on the wheel width.
You can't have that offset with a 12 as it will be too far out.
So with the 991.2, they gave you a wider rim @ 12 and shorten the offset so the wheel is closer to the clipper and the inside.
Look at the attached picture, this is the diff between a 991.1 GTS @ 11.5 with 51 and a Turbo S @ 12 with 56.
While the inner change, the otter of the wheel is identical.
Porsche figured that you are better off with a wider wheel in the 991.2 vs the 11.5 they had in the 991.1 and made up for it in the offset.
The Turbo S had it right all that time
Does that make sense?
#54
Now, i know from first hand that it fits well, clears all internals and seats flush on the 991.2, but i haven't see it with my own set of hands ad eyes on a 991.1, but that picture shows you what it should look like.
Hope this is helping you and not adding more confusion
Hope this is helping you and not adding more confusion
#55
Now, i know from first hand that it fits well, clears all internals and seats flush on the 991.2, but i haven't see it with my own set of hands ad eyes on a 991.1, but that picture shows you what it should look like.
Hope this is helping you and not adding more confusion
Hope this is helping you and not adding more confusion
#57
#58
On the subject of creating a shiny front face on the spokes/rim, it might be possible to machine/shave the front profile of the wheel, then painted/powdercoated over in clear. That's the method I used to convert my Sport Technos from silver to black, using a local shop that has a CNC type machine. The end result is spectacular. If the all-black wheels are the same design as the black/silver Turbo wheels, then the machining profile already exists and it would be a roughly $200/wheel cost all-in to make them how you like. I had West Coast Wheel Repair do mine, in Fremont, CA. I have no affiliation with WCWR.
#59
On the subject of creating a shiny front face on the spokes/rim, it might be possible to machine/shave the front profile of the wheel, then painted/powdercoated over in clear. That's the method I used to convert my Sport Technos from silver to black, using a local shop that has a CNC type machine. The end result is spectacular. If the all-black wheels are the same design as the black/silver Turbo wheels, then the machining profile already exists and it would be a roughly $200/wheel cost all-in to make them how you like. I had West Coast Wheel Repair do mine, in Fremont, CA. I have no affiliation with WCWR.