I'm thinking of switching to Chrome C2 wheels as opposed to the flat.
Is it worth having mine chromed or am I better off just buying factory chromed?

 

I won't go into details what I think about chrome wheels in Porsches but FYI, aluminum wheels when chromed lose little bit of their strength.

Have you concidered polished aluminum aftermarket wheels instead? Kinesis, Fikse etc. makes nice wheels that are lighter & stronger & can be had with either polished lip or completely polished.

 

If you want chrome, try to buy them used, since they're essentially worthless. If you could find some they'd cost like $13 plus shipping. Or thereabouts. Might wanna post a "wanted to buy" thread in the Classifieds forum.

BTW, I don't think the factory did chroming, did they??

 

To answer your question, go with factory chrome if you can--that way you'll have your old wheels if you decide to switch back. To not answer your question, go with polished wheels--they look way better.

-NEK, Chicago

 

AFAIK, there were no "factory" chrome wheels for good reasons: they add needless unsprung weight & weaken the wheel. IMO, they also cheapen the refined, no gaudy chrome, look of a 993.

 

Flying Finn,
Did the C2 Cups come from the factory in polished?

Do these look polished or chromed?

 

Mine were chromed when I bought it, and am looking to change. I like the chrome, but like others better. Interested in purchase? I just mounted some Bridgestone RE750s maybe 1000 miles ago? I'd look up my records to be sure, but these tires have no track/autoX on them.

 

Porsche Aluminum Road Wheels

Model Group

All 4

Part Identifier Number

4410 9011
ATTENTION: Service Manager/Service Technician

This bulletin supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 4, Number 8705, Book D, page 163.

Models Affected: All

General Information: Porsche does not approve of chrome plating Porsche aluminum road wheels.

Corrosion tests by PAG on chrome plated aluminum wheels have shown heavy pitting, especially with winter use.

The high difference in potential between the base metal of the wheel and the plating material (chrome, nickel) may cause pitting and could reduce wheel strength.

Polishing road wheels is an acceptable alternative. When polished, the wheel's protective coating is removed. To avoid corrosion and discoloration, wheel maintenance will need to be increased.

Warranty Information: Corrosion and/or discoloration due to a lack of maintenance are not a warranty matter.

Important Note: Please make a copy of this bulletin and give to your dealership's Sales Manager and General Manager.

 

Jason I always appreciate your posts....some of the most authoritative on this board.

 

I agree - Jason, love the posts....

 

Bada Bling!

 

You asked Finn but I'll answer: I doub't it given the TSB posted above.

Those look chromed.

My car came with 18" chrome technology rims, I switched them to 17" stock cups. Very happy. My advice to you is to keep the rims you have and put the money toward a ROW height suspension.

 

Now there's a man with a great idea!

Scott

 

DEFINITELY! These cars look and drive so much better when they are not swaying up in the breeze at stock US SUV height....and....heck, the stock wheels don't look too bad once you lower that car.

 

No they didn't and those wheels in the photo are chromed.

I agree with the comment of lowering your car instead. Then later on get different wheels.
Let some time go by and I think you might realize chrome wheels aren't the best look for 993s.