Jeff A 993

Received my 18's today. Immediately put them on.

I had previously touched up the center caps, and refinished the lugs in a metallic silver to match the wheels.

Photos do not do the change justice, but going from the stock 16's made a huge difference in the stance/proportions of the car.

Not to mention the better view of the cross-drilled rotors.

Thanks for all of the info in the various posts.

By the way, the rears are 285/30's, and while a tight fit, I have not had any rubbing problems (suspension is stock).

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jdoc7

Great wheels! Love the look! All that's left is to get rid of the SUV ride height.

Jeff A 993

I know, I know. Too high.

But, since I got the wheels, I had to purchase new familyroom furniture (wife wants things balanced).

So if I get new suspension, it will cost me thousands ('cause more furniture or something will have to be purchased!)

Carrera Mike

Nice! White 993 with new shoes !!

Jeff A 993

Now I'm going to paint my calipers yellow!!

No Mike, just kidding.

Perhaps blue? Not that I need another project (or more things to clean).

Freier

Great upgrade!

993chaz

Loer me, Lower me!!

Jeff A 993

I kind of like the stock ride height. It gives it that Paris-Dakar look.

Mark in Baltimore

That's a big change from the dinky 16" rims. Congrats!

Jon 'Bama

I want to do the same thing but new baby = no funds for car stuff I would love to do the exact same wheels, they are my favorite current wheel

what are you doing with your extra set of 16's? Mine is one of the few others riding on 16's



Jon

Agro1

Jeff - If you don't mind me asking; where'd ya get'em and how much ?

Jeff A 993

Regarding the old 16 inch wheels: My son has a '93 bmw 3 series, haven't tried to see if they might fit (not sure if by chance the bolt patterns are the same, or if the off-sets will allow fitment).

Otherwise, any suggestions? Planters for the yard, tables for the basement?

Jon 'Bama

how about free set of track wheels for me I'll even pay shipping

actually if you plan on driving in winter I would keep them for winter tires. If not let me know what you think they are worth, maybe I can scrape enough up for a track set. We don't have winters down here

Jon

Tech-Law

It looks great but it's just sreaming to be lowered now...

SLVR

Porsche wheels don"t fit on a BMW.

I was riding my bike from the office to the gym yesterday when I spotted a 964 Turbo wheel hung on a wall and in use as hose reel... :-)

That leaves you only three planters.