MarinS4

The problem lies in the number of bolts holding the assembly together. The wider the inner rim half the greater the flex around the bolt head. When you combine aggressive camber, wide wheels and lower bolt counts the flexing takes its toll. I would consider stepping down to some 11’s if it were an ongoing problem. Some of the 5 spoke designs had higher bolt counts. Those never had problems. Joungbloed said they had a stronger inner rim half too.

Its not that common here in NorCal with all of the SCARGO customers. I personally had one cracked inner and replaced both. That’s 17 years between two 993’s. Not bad IMHO.

Foxman

Has anyone tracked with the relatively new 18” wheels from Fuchsfelge USA? Reportedly weighing in at a scant 18 lbs for the 18x8 and 19 lbs. for the 18x10, these are even lighter than the BBS wheels and far cheaper. Are these wheels capable of track duty?

Holger3.2

Intersting
same weight as the OZ Alleggerita, but $200 more per rim ...
they should work well

Trevor-uk

Not sure I agree that they don't work on a 993 (I am biased)

NoleenELT

Another vote for the OZs. The weight makes a huge difference.


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Tlaloc75

Those are great looking wheels!

Mark in Baltimore

Marin, thanks for all of that info. I had no idea that was an issue specific to Fikse wheels and have never thought to count the bolts of a two or three piece wheel.

chsu74

BBS recommends replacing rim bolts when you R&R them. I saved old bolts from my E88s when I refurbished them but think there is no reason to keep them.

pirahna

Here is a pretty good list of the factory wheel weights.
http://www.944racing.de/felgengewichte.php

Mark in Baltimore

Thanks, Chao. I had to split one or two of my old Fikse rims to reseal it and never thought to replace the bolts. No issues.

Hope it’s many years before I have to worry about my LMs.

Foxman

Funny,BBS refuses to sell replacement bolts for their RS GT wheels.

chsu74

Thinking 2 pc wheels have one stress point whereas 3 pc wheels have two stress points on the bolt?

6cyclone6

I think the E88 or MY02 is where I am headed. I know they are way different choices but I like both for different reasons. I like the weight of the OZ's but I agree with most, they do not do it for me on the 993. The Volks are nice but (used market) close enough in cost I would rather have the BBS..... SO pretty soon I will have some twists and cup2s for sale

Foxman

Good choices, either way. The BBS wheels are distinctly lighter, but the MY 02’s (also a BBS wheel) are a great factory alternative that only weigh about 3 lbs. more. The MY 02’s look great, they’re a great value at about $1,500/set, and they’re easy to clean. The E88’s will dent your wallet a bit more, but they’re worth it.

Bill Verburg

I'd look into Forgeline, custom width, finishe and ET, American made, great service and very strong, light wheels

8.5 & 10 x18, 21.25 & 22#