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Old 02-28-2017, 01:09 PM
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First post. New 2004 996 Turbo x50 cab. Just bought. Could anyone recognize the manufacture of these wheels. I want to replace them with factory wheels. Any suggestions appreciated.
Hope these pics are attached.
Feel free to call if you want to make this happen, we have a couple of factory sets available...

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What about these? Already classic!
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I'm going to get these wheels:

(pic courtesy jeffmeunier in the thread "996 turbo picture thread")
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I'm going to get these wheels:

(pic courtesy jeffmeunier in the thread "996 turbo picture thread")
Customer of ours went with a very similar design but in a custom brush-tinted version in 19".... It came out very nice....




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Originally Posted by Bmartin
First post. New 2004 996 Turbo x50 cab. Just bought. Could anyone recognize the manufacture of these wheels. I want to replace them with factory wheels. Any suggestions appreciated.
Hope these pics are attached.
If you are looking to sell those let me know I am interested
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Originally Posted by Wheel Dynamics
Customer of ours went with a very similar design but in a custom brush-tinted version in 19".... It came out very nice....

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Cool, except I don't want 19" wheels. I hit a hard wall trying to find tires to fit on the 996 Turbo. Every tire available on 19" wheels does not match OEM outside diameter for tires on 18" wheels. From what I've read here and on 6SO, that can cause issues with the 4-wheel drive system, not to mention your speedo will be off, and I also have a clearance issue with my Bilstein PSS9 lowered car.


That's why I'm subscribed to a thread about 18" wheels...
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Originally Posted by mark_schnell
Cool, except I don't want 19" wheels. I hit a hard wall trying to find tires to fit on the 996 Turbo. Every tire available on 19" wheels does not match OEM outside diameter for tires on 18" wheels. From what I've read here and on 6SO, that can cause issues with the 4-wheel drive system, not to mention your speedo will be off, and I also have a clearance issue with my Bilstein PSS9 lowered car.


That's why I'm subscribed to a thread about 18" wheels...
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%
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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%


That's pretty close, but...
Tire Rack doesn't carry those sizes:


We found (0) tires for: 225/35-19 (Front) & 315/25-19 (Rear)
I just ordered the BBS SR wheels in 18", so I can use stock tire sizes.
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Originally Posted by mark_schnell
That's pretty close, but...
Tire Rack doesn't carry those sizes:
I just ordered the BBS SR wheels in 18", so I can use stock tire sizes.
FYI: Discount Tire does....



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Originally Posted by Hurdigurdiman
Which either you decide upon. Go for something easy to clean. Not like mine Sport Classic 2. 18inch. They are a great looking wheel but a PITA to clean. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...ed=0CEQQ9QEwAQ
I just bought a set of those! They arrived at the house today. I didn't think about cleaning them.
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Although mine are 19", Kinesis F110's were also made in 18". Fell in love with them the moment I saw them.
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How about these gems? 17 inches of originality. Actually, I just bought some 5 spoke MY02 wheels which are in transit.
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I love these wheels!!!!! Victor Equipment Zehns


Sorry, a little dirty, but enjoying the intended purpose of this vehicle!
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