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992 Wheel Choice by Weights... Classics v Spyders? Who’s lighter?

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Old 03-06-2020, 05:21 PM
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Wheels are such a personal preference, would a weight difference really sway you one way or another? I like the Spyders, but they're too busy for my eye. I went with the Classics sight unseen and am the opposite as some of the others, I liked them more after I saw them live and think they look great against white.
Old 03-06-2020, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by JCWLS3
Agreed on this. I personally love the style of the RS Spyders, but I hand-detail our cars regularly, including the wheels. Way too many angles and crevices for my OCD brain to handle.
I hand detail my cars as well but I really liked the RS Spyder wheels so I talked to my detail guy today that does PPF, ceramic coating, etc. and he will ceramic coat the wheels (inside & out) plus the calipers for $75/wheel which I'm very happy about. Now if the car would ever get made and delivered I'd be really happy (not due until mid-June).
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Old 03-06-2020, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by russbert
I hand detail my cars as well but I really liked the RS Spyder wheels so I talked to my detail guy today that does PPF, ceramic coating, etc. and he will ceramic coat the wheels (inside & out) plus the calipers for $75/wheel which I'm very happy about. Now if the car would ever get made and delivered I'd be really happy (not due until mid-June).
I had my Classic wheels ceramic coated as well, but you still have to clean them, and a more open wheel is always easier--the brake dust does come off a little easier with the coating though. Not the only reason I got the Classic--I too thought the RS Spyder was too busy..
Old 03-11-2020, 12:01 PM
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Hey guys- thanks for all the input and as an update I decided to go with the RS Spyders and pick her up tonight!
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Old 03-13-2020, 10:35 PM
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It looks like the RS wheels have the same mesh pattern that was on the 991.1 GTS (with centerlock). It took time, hard work, and banged-up hands to keep them clean, especially with track pads. If you like these wheels you need to get the Porsche-Approved Wheel Monkey. He lives in the frunk, comes out at night to clean your wheels and best of all, works for peanuts. Don't leave any food in the car or your garage, because he will have digestive problems. Seriously, those RS wheels look great, but without PCCB they will drive you crazy.
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Originally Posted by gcurnew
Which other wheels are forged?
I can't remember!

Old 03-14-2020, 01:28 PM
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The exclusive design wheels are the only ones that are forged



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