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Old 03-05-2018, 04:09 AM
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18" OZ Alleggerita on mye 98 C2.

Would like to test them out in bronze og gold.

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Old 03-05-2018, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Wheel Dynamics
This is an example of the closest you can get it dialed in to factory specs with the tire sizes being available at this time.

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
225/35-19 3.1in 12.6in 25.2in 79.2in 800 0.0%
315/25-19 3.1in 12.6in 25.2in 79.2in 800 0.0%

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
225/40-18 3.5in 12.5in 25.1in 78.8in 804 0.0%
295/30-18 3.5in 12.5in 25.0in 78.4in 808 -0.5%
Is there a reason why most people skip the 225/35/19 and go with the 235/35/19 instead?
Old 03-05-2018, 11:32 AM
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I went with the later model "Lobsta Forks". To me they look great and fit nicely.
Old 03-05-2018, 01:10 PM
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I had my original Sport Design's repaired (pothole and some curb damage). While we were at it, I had the spokes painted gold and the lip polished back to matte. I think they came out great. (Lighting makes them look a little yellower than they actually are).

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that color combination looks really nice!
Old 03-06-2018, 03:01 AM
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One more vote for the TechArt Formula.


Old 03-06-2018, 11:59 AM
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Here’s mine. Victor Innsbruck in black.
Old 03-06-2018, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by babylonboots
They may take a few minutes extra time to clean, but I really like the sports classics. I had the turbo twists, changed them for the sports design, and finally, got a set of the Sport Classic II.

Note, the 1st SCII photo is half clean, the other fully cleaned.
You sir, have the best looking wheel here. Without question. Ask me how I know...



And yes, they sorta suck to keep clean. But they sure are purdy for the 5 minutes they stay clean.
Old 03-08-2018, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by dwhitlow
I had my original Sport Design's repaired (pothole and some curb damage). While we were at it, I had the spokes painted gold and the lip polished back to matte. I think they came out great. (Lighting makes them look a little yellower than they actually are).

DWhitlow - Is that Seal Grey? how are the polished lips holding up? Did you clearcoat them....or some kind of wax/sealer? They came out VERY nice!

Have a set of Sport Design's that I'm going to have the centers powdercoated and trying to decide what to do with the lips...clear or wax/seal (and maintain).
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Another set of Victor Equip Innsbruck that came on the car. Looking for some black Porsche center caps, though. Nice wheels, but not easy to clean.
Old 03-09-2018, 12:30 AM
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My favorite wheel design that Porsche makes is the 997 Turbo wheel. These are 19 inch on my 996, but you can find them in 18 inch. I wish I had gotten the 18's for every day smoother ride.
Old 03-09-2018, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by AdamIsAdam
You sir, have the best looking wheel here. Without question. Ask me how I know...



And yes, they sorta suck to keep clean. But they sure are purdy for the 5 minutes they stay clean.
I almost always get compliments on my SC II's... % minutes may be pushing it a little bit...
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Hollow spoke turbo twists look pretty I think for a factory wheel.

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Old 03-09-2018, 08:11 PM
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Another one in the O.Z. Alleggerita camp.. for good reason though. Love mine and they look the business


Old 03-10-2018, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by jandackson

What about these? Already classic!
Will be my first choice.

Not mine, but I dig the combo.
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