Sue Esponte

I've come across lots of threads on the best looking rim options for a variety of 996es but most people seem to take the "bigger is better" route with upgrades. I don't want 19s on my C4S for reasons varying from from comfort to engineering. I've seen nice 19" set-ups but I'm really not interested; not to mention that the tires currently on the car barely have 1K miles on them.

Are there any decent 18" options to fit a WB 996? I happen to love the OE Turbo-look Twists on the car but I've been thinking about different options recently. I love the look deep dish rims but all of the ones I seem to come across are 19s or bigger. I also like BBS-style rimes (CH, CH-R, etc.) but the smallest of those, too, seem to be 19s. I should probably add that I'm not looking for a track wheel so, while weight is important, a wheel with similar heft isn't an issue.

Any thoughts (other than, "how about a set of 19s?")?

-Eric

kromdom

what's your budget?

Redbarn

Hi Sue

I'm not sure if its only aftermarket you're after but I really like the OEM 18's on my C4.

Cheers
Rob

andys-944

Here's pics of mine with summer and winter 18" wheels.
The Winter are Cayman wheels not sure what the summer wheels are they came on the car.

Dennis C

Sport Technos!

There are also some very nice options available in 18" from HRE.

fbgh2o

I like the Victor Equipment Innsbruck.... A lot. I would think that they have an offset that works...

Dr Mitch

18" perfect fit... (Victor Equipment Innsbruk)
Not a lot of options for direct fit 18's for the wide bodies.

Dennis C

Those Victor Equipment Innsbruck wheels look really good...

dotframe

Don't judge me! But I'm partial to painted turbo twists more than any other wheels on a C4S. And I'm not usually all 'get of my lawn' about wheels but there is something about the look I really like. I've also seen a LOT of aftermarket wheels that ruin the lines of the 996. Just my opinion.

mpd425

Porsche Sport Design wheels

Dennis C

This is the HRE R43 in an 18" diameter. It's the one that I'm most seriously considering for my C4S.

nick49

I thought about this long and hard for months before I made a decision. What was important to me was:

A good quality wheel

Something that was easy to get if I needed a replacement

One that used stock lug bolts, and that was hub-centric

One that took OE sized hub caps

Something lighter than the hollow spokes and actually as light as possible

One that looked attractive, clean, simple, light and open

One that did not dominate or become the focal point of the car but enhanced the existing lines

One that was fairly priced

I preferred to spend around $2500 and up to $3k

I went with the Victor Innsbrucks in black. Over a year later, I'm very pleased with my decision

Vonschmidt

Some great wheels out there we ran techart on our 996 and 997 cars. Greet look. Have them in 19 for the gt2 but changed out for Oz racing wheels. Highly reccomend these in the alcherite color it hides any brake dust. Great

z06801

Those look great! BTW did you get any of this good snow?

jordanturbo

I have the same dilemma at the moment. I love the Turbo Twists on my C4s but am craving something else . It seems impossible to choose something in an 18" that I will like as much as my current twists. I have it narrowed down to a few... As you can see I have a fetish for Japanese wheels

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