944/951guy

Im considering buying these because I want lighter wheels on my car but dont want to spend the $$$$ for BBS.

What do you think?

ebay link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-8-...Q5fAccessories

Also seller told me the front weights around 25 and the rears 29, He wasent sure if thats right or not. What do the real MY02's Weight?

timothymoffat

I bought the "Made in Italy" versions from Wheel Dynamics a few years ago. Almost identical but not exact in appearance and a few pounds heavier per wheel. The stock MY02s are ~21lbs front and ~23lbs rear. Many will say to watch out for "made in China" versions or ANY replica. If you're going to track the car I'd agree. The stresses on a wheel are massive.

Here's a couple pics of the replicas, first pic on the 95, second when they were on the black 97 (like yours).

944/951guy

I think it looks Great. How much weight will I save from my Twists do you think? They arent hollow spoke.

Sooner

I have a set of the made in Italy version from Wheel Dynamics as well. I think they are fine for the street. Here's the weights they provided to me 23lbs front 28lbs rear, I have not verified on a scale.

Kika

Real one are about 19 and 21 lbs. If they are strictly for street, I wouldn't worry about the weight.

If you are patient, deals will occasionally come up here, ebay and craigslist. I waited for about a year, and got a set of real ones for $800 and my Cup IIs.

Cactus

What makes the reps so heavy? They are both cast correct?

944/951guy

How sure are you on the weight? Did you weight them?

ilko

They add lead for softness. It's a good thing, believe me!

Kika

going by a previous post. see below, not sure who posted them, maybe from Steve Timmins? weights in Kgs. No, I have never actually weight them, but when I changed them, Cup IIs to MY02s, they are both very light, and comparable weights.

verhag

So are you saying that these, Italian Made wheels, from Wheel Dynamics are ok for track use. They look great and seem much more affordable. If not ok for track, I could use them on street and use my twists for track...just curious and a little confused....just be cautious of other versions...China made, etc...but Wheel Dynamics, Italian made, are strong enough for track use ??

944/951guy

So the Solid spoke twists I have now weight 25.1 front and 28.8 Rear? They are called " Solid Spoke Technology Narrow" on the list?

and 18" Ruf's weight 25.5 Front and 27.1 Rear? So the rear wheel is lighter then my rear wheel now?

and are the MY02's the "Porsche OEM 996 Cast" on the list which weight 19.6 Front and 22.9 Rear?

If im looking at this right then I definatly want the MY02's because saving 5.5lbs per front wheel and 5.9lbs per rear wheel will make a HUGE diffrence in Performance. Thats like taking out 200lbs from the car.

Slow Guy

FYI, I emailed WheelEnhancement.com asking about MY02 wheels last week, this is their reply.
However I forgot to ask if their replica (aftermarket) wheels are made in Italy or China.
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A set of new 8x18" and 10x18" Porsche Factory 2002 996 Carrera 5-spoke wheels is $3,085.00, plus shipping.
A set of used 8x18" and 10x18" Porsche Factory 2002 996 Carrera 5-spoke wheels, that have been stripped and refinished to original, is $2,400.00, plus shipping.

A set of 8x18" and 10x18" aftermarket 2002 996 Carrera 5-spoke replica wheels is $1,190.00, plus shipping.
Please call us at (310) 836-8908 or e-mail us if you have any questions or would like to place an order.

Kika

yes, Porsche OEM 996 cast are the MY02s.

NP993

I have the aftermarket MIM Italian replicas. Awesome wheels and a great price. I've put a lot of miles on them -- they hold up very well, cosmetically too. The Chinese ones I personally wouldn't use.

goofballdeluxe

Here are a few shots of some OEM MY02's on my C4S. Pricey, but nice. I got them at Wheel Enhancement. If you're patient, you can find them for less on eBay, etc.