Ben in Plano, TX

Hi all,

Well my S-O2's were worn out, car needed alignment, and the turbo twists we're showing their age and wear so I popped for some new rims, tires, and alignment.

<a href="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/newrimsside640x480.jpg" target="_blank">Side View</a>

<a href="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/newrimsfrqtr640x480.jpg" target="_blank">Front Quarter View</a>


I opted for the new 18" 5-spoke Carrera wheels from Porsche - got a good deal, like the way they look, they're light, a quality product. On the tires - I went with the P-Zero Rosso's. Now before you all complain too loudly about putting a 'comfort' tire on the car remember that I do track the car and have a second set of rims with r-compound tires for spirited driving. Honestly, I really like the Rosso's - they are quiet and reduce the harshness of the PSS-9 and RS bar setup on poor road surfaces.

For those of you interested - it seems I have the car too low to align it to RS spec so here's where it ended up.

Camber Lft Frt: -2.03
Camber Rt Frt: -2.01
Caster Lft Frt: 5.02
Caster Rt Frt: 5.02
Toe Lft Frt: 0.05
Toe Rt Frt: 0.05

Camber Lft Rear: -2.02
Toe Left Rear: 0.15
Camber Rt Rear: -2.05
Toe Rt Rear: 0.15

Regards,

Ben

DKP 97 C2 Coupe

Hi Ben,

Nice work on the wheels IMHO! I have considered doing the exact same thing to my car...I feel that the new factory 5-spoke wheels are very sharp but I was wondering how they would look on a 993...but you took the plunge and I think they look superb.

Brad '95 C4

Ben--

Wheels look great on your car!! I've also been wondering how they would look on our cars. Makes me want to sell my 18" polished hollow spokes--anyone interested?

Cheers, Brad

Mr Michael B

Ben,

Those are sweeeet wheels.

AND your not kidding... Wow they ARE lightweight - 20+ ft. / 22+ rr.

Excellent choice.

KINGSRULE

Ben,

What size spacer did you use in the rear?

last993

Ben, if you don't mind me asking you, what kind of deal did you get from the dealer ? I think that the last time I check w/ the Sunset Porsche, the out the door price w/ a comple set of tires was close to $3000. Thanks.

Jack667

last993
Seems like the best way to buy these is as "take-offs". You would need to take the stock tires, but you could change later. Try <a href="http://www.wheelenhancement.com" target="_blank">http://www.wheelenhancement.com</a>

Martin S.

Like minds...my wheels arrive on Monday. I'll have to post a pic later in the week. I like the way the wheels give the brakes some breathing room.

Gert sells these wheels for about $2,200 delivered to the US. <img src="graemlins/bigok.gif" border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" />

Ben in Plano, TX

GJ - It takes a 1" spacer - same as I had on the old narrow body turbo twists that were on the car.

Last993 - with the trade-in of the old wheels I paid a price similar to Gert's for the wheels and the Pzero's. I do a LOT of business with my local dealer - they appreciate a loyal customer. I understand that what I paid amounted to slightly above their cost.

Note: In a fit of conscience I have removed the explicit pricing - I was asked to be discrete about it and shouldn't have disclosed hard numbers. Suffice to say that if you have a good relationship with a good local dealer they can be very competitive. Thanks to all the great folks at Boardwalk Porsche for treating me well!

Ben

ZAMIRZ

Ben, your wheels look fantastic! Wow, I think this is a great choice and offers plenty of room for a crazy brake upgrade.........how about some PCCBs to fill that extra room up? Anyway, have fun with the new suspension and keep the shiny side up.

later,

amir

Ben in Plano, TX

Thanks to everyone for the kind comments.

Hope this helps others making similar decisions.

Regards,

Ben

revhard

I was going to buy these wheels off one of my buddies here at work but I have one question, will these wheels work on a 1997 narrow body C2?

A.J. - 95 993

Yeah, they look very good. I may be a rare bird, but I don't think they look good on the 996. I don't know what it is, but it doesn't seem to match the car. But your 993 looks perfect with them!

AvsFan

Newbie question-

Are you using spacers to fill in the wheel wells or is it really a performance inhancing issue to get the wider track?

When would one know if changing wheels when a spacer is warranted?

Thanks.

Burnham

Yep, I agree they look fantstic. I was considering a set of RS replicas but the 5 spokes really do suit the 993...and at Gerts price.....Arrrggggghh here we go again..