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Old 01-10-2013, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Sue Esponte
I think I actually found the ones I saw on the 997!



-Eric
If you like these, take a look at the Forgestar F14. Pretty similar look at a less than ridiculous price...

Old 01-10-2013, 06:51 PM
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I may be biased but I have Victor Innsbruck's on my car too.
Old 01-10-2013, 09:21 PM
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I needed a second set for my '03 C4S track tires a few years ago. It was fun to think about all the options -- there are some great ones. But everything good was super expensive. In the end I simply got a second set of Turbo Twists I found on craigslist. $800 for the set, excellent condition, with a set of half-used Pilot Sports.

BUT ... if I had the dough I'd go straight for the HREs Dennis posted. Beautiful, clean and light.
Old 01-10-2013, 11:29 PM
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I went with a set of Fikse 18x9's and 18x11.5's , 245 fronts 315 rears...love it.
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Old 01-10-2013, 11:40 PM
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another shot...
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Old 01-11-2013, 12:02 AM
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Heima, those look great!
Old 01-11-2013, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 996_C4S
Heima, those look great!
Thanks! Honestly I love them more than any other wheel on my car... they are light too! cheers
Old 01-11-2013, 12:25 PM
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I love them on my car too.
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Old 01-11-2013, 02:01 PM
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They look awesome! And, so do the VE's on Hyper's C4S.

Those Forgestars look nice, too! I came across a few 'concave' options on eBay but most were only available on NB cars. WB options are the problem.

-Eric
Old 01-12-2013, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by chsu74
My advise on rims is to buy classic HRE, Champion, FIKSE or BBS styles used. You will get your money out of them when you sell. OEM wheels will continue to depreciate over the long haul.
+1 Here is my 996 with BBS RS-GT's. You should be able to grab a set for a wide body between $2,500 - $3,000 of fleabay or Craigslist.
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IMO most of what HRE has to offer looks great on any car.. My personal favorite wheels are the BBS e88.



I also attached a shot of one of my P40S'. I think HRE does an amazing job!

EDIT: I guess it didn't attach... Here we go:

Old 05-20-2013, 10:37 AM
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I'm still pondering this but I really kind of like the Forgestar F14s. Next question is what color works best on a Seal Grey cab (with a grey top)? I tend to prefer lighter color wheels (silver vs. black) but would appreciate other thoughts. What about gunmetal?

-Eric

P.S. Those BBS E88s are gorgeous....just a little out of my price range I'm thinking. Not to mention I'm eyeing a new car to replace my Volvo and if I make too many car related purchases in a short period of time it triggers my better half's spidey sense.
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OEM Sport Technos. Hollow spoke BBS made. I have a set for sale that are refinished.

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Victor Equipment makes their wheels to exact OEM specifications. I paid about $1,000 for my 18" Lemans. I believe the Lemans comes in chrome, gloss black, and machine finish.
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