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Old 12-31-2023, 07:31 PM
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Default White wheels on black 997.1

Was curious if anyone has gone down this route by chance? Haven’t been able to find much in my search but contemplating doing something of a retro “tuxedo” black and white look with some all white Fuchs style 18’s on my 997.1 c2 NB.

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Thanks!!
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Originally Posted by Mirrornior81
Was curious if anyone has gone down this route by chance? Haven’t been able to find much in my search but contemplating doing something of a retro “tuxedo” black and white look with some all white Fuchs style 18’s on my 997.1 c2 NB.
Thoughts?
Thanks!!
"Retro Tuxedo look?? My thoughts are it sounds peculiar.


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Doesn't sound like an attractive look to me. The only time I like white wheels is on a white car and actually want machines or polished accents on the wheels too - not solid white.

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Why not. It sounds like a fun combo. Here's a black 964 with white Cup wheels.


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I like the contrast but could see how more traditionalists may not.

However, it’s your car! I say it only matters what you like.

Go for it!
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I think it would look great IMO

https://mycarportal.net/2016/11/pors...s-gloss-white/



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Not a fan of white or black wheels in general......
OK partially black like on FUCHS
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I am a big fan of white wheels and I think they look great on a black car! Far better than a black wheel on literally any color of any car...
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Originally Posted by J.Tan
Why not. It sounds like a fun combo. Here's a black 964 with white Cup wheels.

Love that one!
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My buddy has an 89 928 GT that is black and he had Cup 1s powder coated white on it. It looks fantastic. I wouldn’t have thought so until I saw it.
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Originally Posted by TommyV44
Love that one!
same! Love the contrast and vibe!
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If that is your vision , why not ! A contrasting wheel is always sharp !

Bring some pasha into the cabin and you are future /retro (if there is such a thing )
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Been eyeing these Fuchs style wheels. Not sure fitament will work though (18x10f and 18x12r) but thinking it might be an interesting retro futuristic look combined with a flying ducktail? Not too dissimilar from this black gold 997 below


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The only big negative I see, is keeping them clean. Could be a full time job even with ceramic pads
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Originally Posted by BillB128
The only big negative I see, is keeping them clean. Could be a full time job even with ceramic pads
haha!! That’s a good call…😂


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