Canyon56

I don't know where the "easily bent" comes from(?) Anybody have real stats? I've always heard it the other way around. And the roads in LA are, well, yeah, never mind. Let me just say they ain't too good.

I have them because I like the way they look. Plus they are a perfect fit for a lowered WB and 295/235. And I did not want to use spacers.

BUT, here's something that happened to me that you should watch out for: if the wheels have been refinished (or will be) BE SURE to have them done by somebody who is very good at it. Or, if they are used and the history is unknown, be sure to have them checked out carefully.

What can happen is that during refinishing, crud can get into a spoke thru the valve (they are hollow, after all) if the person's not careful. Or it can happen if there's been moisture and/or dirt introduced into a spoke during tire replacement, etc.. Any dirt or other material will mix with moisture and spin itself onto a spoke side and throw off your wheel balance permanently. Apparently it gets stuck/fused to a spoke side as the wheel spins.

This happened to me. I couldn't get a balance on one of the fronts. Luckily, the person who sold me the rim was apologetic and found me a new one, free of charge. He said it happens once in a while (he didn't refinish the fronts, just the rears and they're perfect.)

I'd be cautious and get them from somebody reputable or at least try to know the history behind them.

Anyway, just my 2 cents.....

PS: This refers to my experience with the 996TT hollows and not the 993......

Edward

Hey Kevin,

OT question, but where did you get that avatar photo? It looks like that was the one shot from our N meets S Cali Rennlist Rumble several years back?

Edward

beers4all

Pardon my ignorance but is there a problem straightening hollow spokes or are they toast once bent?

Paul902

FWIW, I have solid spoke "turbo twists" and one of my rears went out of round a few years ago. IE the inside of the rim where it is not supported by the spokes got slightly bent. My garage was able to send it away for repair, and no problem since.

lthatch

FWIW...I have a set of hollow spoke turbo wheels in mint condition with good rubber (Bridgestone?...iwill have to double check) from my 97 turbo (gone). I would sell the set for $1500 plus shipping. email me at drlennyt@gmail.com and i will send pics. These ar OEM 993 hollow spoke turbo wheels.
BTW...these are not "weak". it would take a major impact with a curb or substantial pot-hole to bend them.

boulderbobo

I recently picked up a set of 993 hollow spokes for my '96 NB. Part nos.

993.362.136.00 - 8x18 ET 52 - 19.95 lbs.
993.362.140.01 - 10x18 ET 65 - 23.36 lbs.

I changed from the oem 17" cup wheels. I purchased the wheels from a guy locally on Craigslist for $500. The wheels were definitely used. Lots of cosmetic damage and some minor out of roundness. I had them refinished and straightened by a place locally that specializes in wheel repair and refinishing. Apparently they refinish wheels for all the local Porsche dealers. The cost to straighten all 4 wheels to within original specification and powder coat was $400. The total cost for the wheel set was $900. I really like the look and feel/drive of my car with these wheels. I wish I could provide better info on the difference between the wheels but I also changed, tires, suspension (pss10), sways (MO30), and strut brace (Perfect Power).



Bob-

95_993

^^^^

Bob....those are some good looking wheel wells.

boulderbobo

Thanks man. I am doing a "deep clean" in parallel with my mods.

In addition to being a blast to dive, these cars are great garage art



Bob-

Pete Lech

What is the weight difference between the hollow spoke and solid spoke wheels?

I bought some hollow spokes and found they are 11 lbs per wheel lighter than the Speedlines. This reduction in unsprung weight really improved the ride quality.

boulderbobo

993.362.136.00 - 8x18 ET 52 - 19.95 lbs. hollow vs 25.57 lbs solid993.362.140.01 - 10x18 ET 65 - 23.36 lbs. hollow vs 29.39 lbs solid

KMASS993

$400 for refinish is very cheap. Maybe I should just do some more calling around to see if I can get a better price locally.

jungleboy

I am sure you could probably tell by part no... but, is there any way you could physically tell a hollow spoke apart from a solid spoke?

cmat

The hollow spoke wheels are smooth across the back side of the spokes and have a solid stem on the air valves. The non-solid wheels have groves in the back sides of the spokes.

Terry Adams

The difference in handling - crisper turn in - was worth it to me when I ordered my 993 with them.

It takes a deep and sharp pothole to dent one, but I did. Got it reshaped at

http://www.wheeltechniques.com/wheelrepair.html

About $220 per wheel, but that was about 10 years ago.

Maybe you have someone like them local to you.

jungleboy

ahh... got it, thanks.