Making sure the wheels fit..

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07-17-2008, 01:02 AM

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Well I got the new wheels today and they are really BIG... I just wanted to make sure they fit before I send them for powder coating for the final touches..

Wait till you see this.....

have fun with this
i successfully test fit & drove 19" carrera classics from an 07 997 last year.
305's on the rear
235's on the front

did you decide to not go with RUF?

cheers

Craig

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07-17-2008, 01:06 AM

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how about powder coating in purple the calipers
be careful some tire manufacturers make there tires wider than spec`ed

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07-17-2008, 04:39 AM

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Coating will be gloss black with the outer lip purple ( body color ).....

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Thanks guys.... Yes, the turbo script will also be purple...

Purple car
Purple rims
Purple script

Come on, fess up....You're really Prince, aren't you?

Good thing the Turbo has AWD... For driving in the Purple Rain, of course!!!

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07-17-2008, 05:08 PM

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Craig, You can't get the Ruf rears...the 19" have been on B.O. for a long time...

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07-19-2008, 11:21 AM

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Just sent the wheels to be Powder coated....Can't wait to see them.

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07-19-2008, 02:14 PM

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I would have test run with your tires for a while. Mount/dismount/mount is the cheapest part of the process. 8.5s are tight, but they can work. I've never heard of anyone running 11.5s without rolling fenders.

I hope I'm just "ignernt."