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Old 10-13-2010, 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by David in LA
Those may look better with machined or polished spokes...photoshop?!?
I agree with David. Might look better with the spokes polished out. Not really feelin' it on your car though. I think the Rufs look better.

Just one shmuck's opinion.



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Old 10-13-2010, 07:12 AM
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the problem with this wheel is the outer rim band is just too wide for the wheel well. A polished look would possibly blend in the classic fuch look with the outer rim better. IMHO 19" just not a good size for a 993 overall, remember the new fuchs were made for a much bulkier car - 997.
Old 10-13-2010, 07:27 AM
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LOVE the look , 19" is just perfect for a 993, all those little wheels (16,17 and 18) are so overrated
Old 10-13-2010, 07:37 AM
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Those look phenomenal! I really like the way those wheels help to tie the classic lines of the 993 back to her ancestry and yet give a modern spin with the sizing. Where did you get those from? I had originally planned on getting Speedlines when I get my 993 but think you have changed my mind.

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Old 10-13-2010, 08:04 AM
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I imagine if a respectable wheel manufacturer made those wheels in 18 inch fitments, they would replace hollow spokes as the standard 993 look.
Old 10-13-2010, 11:38 AM
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WOW! Those wheels really do look good on a 993. Thanks for posting pics......on another note, are those wheels seriously $7,500?

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Old 10-13-2010, 02:41 PM
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I also like the look of those wheels but is it me or the profile of the tires might be a little big?

I posted a couple days ago this white C2S with what I'm told to be 19" and think they look awsome on the car in the end its a matter of personal taste maybe also rims style.

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Old 10-13-2010, 02:53 PM
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BTW..Thanks Nick for posting the 997 fuchs on a 993!
Old 10-13-2010, 03:53 PM
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Freaking AWESOME!!!

I vote for body color on the spokes and maybe satin and anodized lips...
Old 10-13-2010, 07:18 PM
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I think they look great! If I wasn't so darn cheap I'd purchase the same setup.
Old 10-13-2010, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MIK911
I think they look GREAT on your car. Nice stance, color combo (black wheels on silver car), gives an overall classic 911/Fuchs look.
Originally Posted by RollingArt
I agree with David. Might look better with the spokes polished out. Not really feelin' it on your car though. I think the Rufs look better.

Just one shmuck's opinion.



Phil
Originally Posted by 2L8IWON
Those look phenomenal! I really like the way those wheels help to tie the classic lines of the 993 back to her ancestry and yet give a modern spin with the sizing. Where did you get those from? I had originally planned on getting Speedlines when I get my 993 but think you have changed my mind.

- Jesse
As expected - quite a mixed response... That's what makes this place great though. There are dozens of wheel styles out there that just need to be "tried on" so that we can all form an opinion...

I do like the idea of machining the face of each spoke to recreate the RSR look. Perhaps we should see that too.

Originally Posted by simpsoap
WOW! Those wheels really do look good on a 993. Thanks for posting pics......on another note, are those wheels seriously $7,500?

Andy
Andy - I never pay retail! Sunset sells them for an extremely good discount with tires included.
Old 10-13-2010, 11:43 PM
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Nice but I am not sold.

How about a nice set of Polished 19" HRE540?
Old 10-14-2010, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ilko
I think 19" wheels look too big on our cars. And I'm not a huge fan of these particular wheels. The spokes are too skinny compared to the originals. Sorry.
agreed, while the wheels are attractive, I don't think the package works on a 993. <= 18" max on a 993
Old 10-14-2010, 09:14 AM
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Style of the wheel is very nice and would look great in an 18. I'm in the 'they're to big for the 993' camp.

Old 10-17-2010, 06:16 PM
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Made a quick rendering of what this type of wheel might look like on a narrow body black 993.
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