Money aside. What rims do you prefer?
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997usa (08-10-2020)
08-10-2020, 12:40 PM
#17
Bottom, for sure - the straight-on pictures on the Porsche site make them look unattractive, but one of the later video review Turbo's had the option and they're very good looking from 1/4 and 3/4 angles, and when the wheels are turned out. I modified my order because of that.
08-10-2020, 07:38 PM
#20
Drifting
Tally is at 7 top and 8 bottom.
which one did you decide on?
which one did you decide on?
08-10-2020, 07:49 PM
#22
Advanced
I prefer the bottom wheels, although I appreciate the center-lock accenting of the top.
My dilemma is not the wheel type but rather the caliper color. I think the bottom wheels (painted black) with black calipers look amazing. Yellow calipers distract from visually absorbing the striking wheel pattern as a whole.
That said, I changed my configuration from black back to yellow when I submitted my order. My reasoning is that I don't get an instantaneous wild charge from a 911 with black calipers. I don't even notice them. As an enthusiast, though, I go delightfully spastic when I see yellow calipers.
Somebody else mentioned how these wheels distract from the astonishing body. Interesting point. Damnit. I have a month before my freeze date, and I will likely anguish over this decision until the last day.
My dilemma is not the wheel type but rather the caliper color. I think the bottom wheels (painted black) with black calipers look amazing. Yellow calipers distract from visually absorbing the striking wheel pattern as a whole.
That said, I changed my configuration from black back to yellow when I submitted my order. My reasoning is that I don't get an instantaneous wild charge from a 911 with black calipers. I don't even notice them. As an enthusiast, though, I go delightfully spastic when I see yellow calipers.
Somebody else mentioned how these wheels distract from the astonishing body. Interesting point. Damnit. I have a month before my freeze date, and I will likely anguish over this decision until the last day.
08-10-2020, 11:07 PM
#23
Rennlist Member
Did anybody notice in description wheels on bottom are 1/2” wider frt and rear... same tire sizes as top. So will fill out a little more visually while offering a slightly stiffer sidewall.
This would be my choice in black w black calipers
This would be my choice in black w black calipers
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frankchn (08-11-2020)
08-11-2020, 12:12 AM
#24
That said, getting the 5 lugs will also get you to the wider wheel size.
08-11-2020, 04:06 AM
#25
Rennlist Member
[QUOTE=Johnny_C;16834853]I prefer the bottom wheels, although I appreciate the center-lock accenting of the top.
Would be interesting to see these in person. At a quick glance it almost appears as the bottom wheel was designed for a 5-lug fitment vs. center locking. My guess is the bottom looks great in person. It is a similar transition they made with the Huracan when the 2016 came out. I opted for the standard spoke pattern but they offered a more stylish design, kind of retro Lambo, similar to the bottom pic. I never regret the decision but my neighbor picked one up with the other style and it looked great. I imagine the same outcome here, really can't go wrong with either wheel.
Would be interesting to see these in person. At a quick glance it almost appears as the bottom wheel was designed for a 5-lug fitment vs. center locking. My guess is the bottom looks great in person. It is a similar transition they made with the Huracan when the 2016 came out. I opted for the standard spoke pattern but they offered a more stylish design, kind of retro Lambo, similar to the bottom pic. I never regret the decision but my neighbor picked one up with the other style and it looked great. I imagine the same outcome here, really can't go wrong with either wheel.
08-11-2020, 04:30 AM
#26
08-11-2020, 08:07 AM
#27
Race Car
You are right! I did not notice this. The 1/2” wider wheels might also help fit 265 fronts and 325 rears better. There are not a lot of choices for the default 255/35R20 and 315/30R21 sizes, but going 10mm wider gets you Cup 2 N2 used on the 991.2 GT2/3 RSes.
That said, getting the 5 lugs will also get you to the wider wheel size.
That said, getting the 5 lugs will also get you to the wider wheel size.
