BABaracus

Guys,

Any ideas where I can purchase - hollow spoke turbo twist wheels i.e. the standard TT wheels.
Also, how much can I expect to pay for a set of 4 ?
Finally, is there much wieght difference between the hollow spokes and the solid ones I see advertised.

Thxs

- james

SPR

I hope you mean the 01 and up turbo rims. Might as well can get them anywhere for pretty cheap.

Jeff 993TT

From the archives:

..............................Technology (hollow spoke)....Turbo Look (solid spoke)
8x18 ET52 (Front).......993.362.136.00 - 19.95 lb.....993.362.136.01 - 25.57 lb
10x18 ET65 (R-Narrow).993.362.140.01 - 23.36 lb.....993.362.140.04 - 29.32 lb
10x18 ET40 (R-Wide).....993.362.140.00 - 25.13 lb....993.362.140.03 - 31.08 lb

But Turbo S rims are polished, so they look shinier than normal technolgoy rims. The weight differece is significant because it's rotating mass. I'd expect to pay anywhere from 1000-1600 for a set of technology rims without tires.

Are you thinking of getting a set of track wheels?

ca993twin

There is a set for sale on the 993 board... in the thread about "goodies for my 993: not 56k modem friendly" or something like that. $1200 and he says they're perfect hollow spokes off his C2S. Keep it in the family.

911/Q45

I think the C2S/C4S had the solid spoke wheels.

SPR

yup solids. dude quite messing around and get some 01 or newer hollow spokes.

Jeff 993TT

I think the C2s/C4s had optional hollow spokes. So just check the part number.

SPR, why do you like the turbo II wheels so much? Personally, I like the look of the stock 993 technolgoy wheels better.

nels415

I agree with you Jeff. I like the older ones better. I'm actually thinking about refinishing my turbo look wheels because they're so thrashed. It would be nice to get some new HREs, but I think I'd rather save $$ for a performance mod.

-nels

SPR

well I have the turbo technology on my 996 and I like the new ones better, cleaner is all. Plus they are hollow spokes lighter, and are wider for a better contact patch.

SPR

for the 996 though I really like the 02 carrera rims as they are lighter than the technology for c2 and have wider fronts. But that's for my c2- which is sitting still dead because of some dumb *** lady!

tmario

BABaracus

Hi, I am probably going to get some new wheels and would thus sell the stock 97TT wheels on my car. Excellent shape. I can send pictures if you are interested. Send me an email tmario@rentec.com

BABaracus

Jeff, I am considering replacing the wheels due to some scuff marks on them from the shipping straps.
Also, the rears have been fixed due to a flat, Bobby had when he owned the car. I am sure the fix was done properly, but I am very keen to replace these with new items, there is a pretty ugly weld on each rear wheel - towards the inside of the rim i.e. close to the engine.
Mario i will send you a pm / and or check the classifieds.
I may use the original wheels for track usage...However, the wheel fix and high speed track usage makes me cautious to use the fixed rims for this purpose.
At this stage I am looking for options, not sure which route I will ultimately go.

Regards

- james

Norske

Hi,

ebay has some great prices at Ernies alloys. he will also take yours in trade. You save 6 lbs on the fronts and 7 lbs on the rears. I bouhgt mine from another guy and only paid $2,100 for them and he gave me 800 for my regular turbo twists. Ernies are more expensive but he also gives more in exchange.

He is easy to deal with.

911/Q45

I've heard bad things about Ernie's.

titleist1

I bought a set of 993 turbo hollow spoke for my 98 c4s from Ernie and had no problems at all.